Cause-Effect

Develop the following skills. These writing skills will contribute to your success in this class and future academic courses. § write paragraphs that contain clear main ideas supported by specific details, examples, and explanations § organize the ideas through the thesis statement, topic sentences, and connecting words § use accurate grammar with a variety of sentence types and academic vocabulary In this paper, you will pick one of the following topics: 2. Write an essay discussing the effects of an important event in your life. Some possibilities include the addition of a family member, the death of someone close to you, or a surprising discovery about yourself or someone you know.