write an essay in which you explain a cause-and –effect relationship. Include these elements in your essay:

• a thesis statement in which you clearly identify the cause-and-effect relationship you will explore
• an effective and logical method of organization
• well-chosen, relevant supporting evidence and examples that suit your audience and purpose
• transitions that smoothly and clearly connect your ideas
• error-free grammar, including correct pronoun-antecedent agreement

In this assignment, you are asked to pick a specific cause and effect. A Cause or Effect Essay is an essay in which you write about the causes of something or the effects of something. Essays explaining the causes of home burglaries or the effects of a good diet or a good exercise program can often advance a personal point of view, which is, of course, an excellent reason for writing.

A Cause or Effect essay should always contain at least THREE PARTS. The three parts are (1) Introduction, (2) Body, and (3) Conclusion.

Your five-paragraph essay should look like this:

1. Paragraph One: Get the reader’s attention, introduce your topic and the three main points.
2. Paragraph Two: Write about the first main point and add support.
3. Paragraph Three: Write about the second main point and add support.
4. Paragraph Four: Write about the third main point and add support.
5. Paragraph Five: Summarize the entire essay and leave your reader with a good impression.