What Is 
Cause and Effect Writing?

This video and accompanying materials provided to you by your teacher are all you'll need to begin to understand the Cause and Effect Writing process and how to compose your own rockstar piece!

Cause and Effect Essays

The Introductory Paragraph

The Body Paragraphs

The Conclusion Paragraph

What Is Cause and Effect Writing?

In this video, we'll define cause and effect writing and help you decide which writing graphic organizer to use depending on your essay topic. 

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers 
 

Is This a Good Topic?

In this video, we'll share key words to look for in a writing prompt so you know to write a cause and effect essay.  

No handouts needed for this video. 

 

Gathering Evidence

In this video, we'll share a simple and beneficial document to keep track of your research for a cause and effect essay.

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Cause and Effect Evidence Tracker
 

Investigation Trail 

This video explains an investigation trail activity that will help you practice identifying the relationship between causes and effects before you write a cause and effect essay.

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Cause and Effect Investigation Trail
 
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