Cause/Effect Essay Outline Name: _______________
1) INTRODUCTION
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Hook:
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Background Info:
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Thesis (topic + controlling idea + 3 main points):
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2) BODY
A.
1 st
Cause/Effect (topic sentence):
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ICE = Introduce point / 1 st Sub-point of 1 st Cause/Effect:
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 ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your topic:
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ICE = Introduce point / 2 nd Sub-point of 1 st Cause/Effect:
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ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your topic:
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iii.
Concluding Sentence (restate topic sentence and include two sub-points):
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B.
2 nd Cause/Effect (topic sentence):
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ICE = Introduce point / 1 st Sub-point of 2 nd Cause/Effect:
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ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your ii.
ICE = Introduce point / 2 nd
Sub-point of 2 nd
Cause/Effect:
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ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your topic:
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Concluding Sentence (restate topic sentence and include two sub-points):
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C.
3 rd
Cause/Effect (topic sentence):
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ICE = Introduce point / 1 st
Sub-point of 3 rd
Cause/Effect:
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ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your topic:
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ICE = Introduce point / 2 nd
Sub-point of 3 rd
Cause/Effect:
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ICE = Cite Source (citation) / Paraphrase or summary from article:
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*Where does this evidence come from (include p./para., author, title, date)?*
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ICE = Explanation / Analysis of paraphrase/summary in connection to your topic:
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Concluding Sentence (restate topic sentence and include two sub-points):
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3) CONCLUSION
A.
Restate Thesis Statement (including summary of 3 main points):
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B.
Final thoughts for your reader:
(Here are some different ways to end your essay: advice/suggestions/predictions for future; asking a provocative question; call for action; suggest possible consequences; offer warning to your reader – 2-4 sentences. DO NOT add any new information in your conclusion!)
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