-explains why something happens or what results a particular event produces.
a. Paragraph emphasizing cause
b. Paragraph emphasizing effect
CAUSE AND EFFECT
THE FOLLOWING GUIDE QUESTIONS CAN BE USED FOR CAUSE-EFFECT DEVELOPMENT:
WHY DID IT HAPPEN?
WHAT CAUSED IT?
WHAT DOES IT CAUSE?
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?
HOW IS IT RELATED TO SOMETHING ELSE?