Create A Diagram

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a pre-writing organizational tool for students preparing to write a cause and effect essay. It introduces the concept of the essay as an exploration of the relationship between two subjects and offers different strategies for constructing a thesis. The space provided at the bottom of the page is intended for students to create a visual diagram that maps out the specific cause(s) and effect(s) they plan to discuss in their essay, with additional fields to note the number of causes and effects they will consider.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the value of organizing their thoughts and structuring their essays before the actual writing process begins. It shows the importance of having a clear thesis that guides the direction of the essay and suggests using diagrams as a way to visually lay out and understand the connections between causes and effects. This method helps students to systematically approach their writing, ensuring that their essays have a logical flow and that all relevant points are addressed coherently. By learning to visualize their arguments, students can improve the clarity and effectiveness of their cause and effect essays.