Topic And Thesis

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to assist students in forming a thesis for a cause and effect essay. It explains that a cause and effect essay is an argumentative form that establishes a relationship between two subjects, with one subject influencing the other. The worksheet outlines three different approaches to constructing a thesis for such an essay: focusing on a single cause-and-effect relationship, showing how one event causes multiple effects, or exploring how a single phenomenon has multiple causes. It provides a table for students to fill in with their topic focus, causes, and effects.

The worksheet is teaching students how to structure a thesis statement for a cause and effect essay by considering different angles of causality. It guides them to narrow down their topic by selecting one of the three outlined approaches, which helps in creating a focused and coherent argument. By filling in the table with specific details about their chosen topic, students learn to organize their thoughts and lay the foundation for their essay. This process aids in developing a clear and directed thesis that will drive the rest of their writing.