Cause and Effect Essay Directions: For each mistake, one point will be deducted from the maximum amount that can be awarded for each section. Name___________________________________ Introduction ____________/15 Begins with a technique to grab the reader’s attention Link provides background information on topic (general to the specific) Thesis statement is ONE sentence, located at the end of the first paragraph Body Paragraphs ____________/25 Transitions are at the beginning of paragraphs and within paragraphs Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that states cause and effect relationship Facts and details are given to support topic sentences Paragraphs are between 8-10 sentences Transitions are within the paragraphs Sentence structure is correct (i.e. subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, spelling, etc…) Conclusion Paragraph _________/20 Transition is appropriate for final paragraph Thesis is restated in conclusion Main points are summarized Essay ends with a clear clincher Grammar and Spelling ___________/20 Few spelling errors made SENTENCE VARIETY IS CLEAR Vocabulary is extensive and sophisticated Usage and mechanics are in order Formatting __________/20 MLA Formatted Essay is double spaced Essay has a title ___________/100 Total