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Cause Effect Essay
1. Introduction
Sentence 1: Just introduce the Main topic!
An increasing concern for many people around the world is (noun phrase)
An increasing concern for many people around the world is that SVX
One of the most topical issues in modern society is …
In modern times, the issue of …… has become highly controversial.
In the modern era, ……………. have become an essential part of everyday life.
The last few decades have seen enormous changes in the way people’s lives are affected by ….
These days, more and more …………… are ………
Sentence 2: Specific Line for Cause Effect!
The causes of this phenomenon are varied and have led to a wide range of effects on human life.
There are a wide variety of reasons why this occurs and it has resulted in …
While there are many factors which lead to this, the outcome has been that …
Sentence 3: Tell what you want to say! (Thesis statement)
This essay will outline the reasons why (X) is occurring, and discuss the results it can have on
people/society/the world.
I will outline in this essay why (X) is occurring, and discuss the impacts it can have on people/society/the
world.
I will outline in this essay why (X) is occurring, and offer some measuresto tackle this issue.
2. Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence of the Body Paragraph 1:
From an overall perspective, there are two main reasons why SVX
Fundamentally, there are two main causes of (noun phrase)
Generally speaking, there are two main reasons why SVX
Idea sentences: one for each idea (Cause #1 & #2 from your planning)
The primary cause of … is…
It has been proven that…
It is a well-known fact that…
Secondly; Furthermore; In addition
Another cause of (X) is…
Supporting Sentences: to develop your ideas!
Example
* For example,
* A good illustration of this is that
Cause
This is because
This is due to …
Effect
The result of this is that, ………………... , which in turn leads to …………………….. . *Important for this essay type*
(e.g. The result of global warming is that sea levels rise, which in turn leads to a loss of land)
Double Comparative (More/more)
The (comparative adjective) (there is/are), the (comparative adjective) it/they will be.
Double Negative
Not Only X but also Y
(Past) whereas (Present)
Unlike in the past, people today + v
Conditional
Etc.
3. Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence of the Body Paragraph 2:
There are two main consequences of (X)
The results of (X) are numerous and potentially serious.
Idea sentences: one for each idea (Effect #1 & #2 from your planning)
Perhaps the most serious consequence is…
Perhaps the most far reaching consequence is…
A second consequence is that …
It is widely known that there is a direct link between X and Y
Supporting Sentences: to develop your ideas!
Example
For example,
A good illustration of this is that
Cause
This is because
This is due to …
Effect
The result of this is that, ………………... , which in turn leads to …………………….. . *Important for this essay type*
(e.g. The result of global warming is that sea levels rise, which in turn leads to a loss of land)
Double Comparative (More/more)
The (comparative adjective) (there is/are), the (comparative adjective) it/they will be.
Double Negative
Not Only X but also Y
(Past) whereas (Present)
Unlike in the past, people today + v
Conditional
Etc.
4. Conclusion
Conclusion Sentence
In conclusion, it must be said that (X) has become a complex issue with no easy solutions.
In conclusion, (X) is a topic which is very relevant to modern society.
In conclusion, (X) is an issue which will continue to demand our attention for the foreseeable future.
Optional Sentence?
(up to you – maybe say why this problem is important)
Final Sentence
A conditional works well here:
If the government/authorities chooses/choose to ignore this issue, the future of our planet/people will be in
danger.
Or
Whether or not (X) will (verb) remains to be seen.
It is not unrealistic that…/to hope/expect that…