Paragraps plan: Information about paragraphs Opinion paragraphs Couse and effect paragraphs paragraps

Body Paragraphs (Causes): Start with what you feel is the main cause of the event, providing evidence to back up your argument. Then, follow with describing secondary causes.

Body Paragraphs (Effects): Just as with the causes, here you’ll start with the biggest or most important effect of the situation. Again, provide evidence to back up your argument. Subsequent paragraphs can then discuss other effects worth noting.

Conclusion: Reiterate your thesis statement and summarize the main points of your essay, showing how they support your thesis.

Alternatively, you may choose to discuss the effects before you talk about the causes. It depends on the argument you’re trying to make or where you’d like to place greater emphasis. If you want to focus more on the causes, that section can be larger than the section on effects, for example. Either approach is acceptable, as long as your essay flows naturally.