Outline Organizer

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a visual organizer for students to outline a cause and effect essay. It prompts the student to specify a topic and thesis at the top, followed by sections to fill in the primary cause, supporting details or evidence, the primary effect, more supporting details or evidence, and a conclusion. This layout is designed to help students think systematically about the structure of their essay, ensuring they clearly establish a causal relationship and back it up with evidence.

The worksheet is instructing students on how to build a coherent and logical cause and effect essay. It teaches the importance of starting with a focused thesis that guides the direction of the essay. The subsequent sections reinforce the need to substantiate the main cause and effect with concrete details or evidence, which is essential for crafting a persuasive argument. Finally, it encourages students to conclude their essay effectively, tying together their thesis and supporting points.