SAMPLE ESSAY: One cause and several effects

1. Introduction:
(A)Nowadays, many teenagers spend too much time writing and sending messages. (B)Texting has three
main effects on this age category: bad grades, health troubles, and social problems.
2. Body:
(A)One effect is that texting can lead to bad school grades. (a) For example, some students try to text during
class or while they are doing their homework; therefore, the concentration becomes difficult and they are more
likely to make mistakes.
(B)Another effect is that texting can cause many health troubles. (a) So much texting usually makes the eyes
sore. (b) What’s more, some people text late at night and don’t get enough sleep, they consequently become
run-down or even sick.
(C)A third effect of texting is on our social lives. (a) Texting is great because it keeps people connected.
However, it can also lead to rudeness. Instead of talking to the people we’re with, we ignore them so as to text
others. Sometimes, it seems like we have forgotten how to talk!
3. Conclusion:
In a nut shell, I think texting is a great and useful means of communication as long as people choose the right
place and time to write and send messages.

OUTLINE AND USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

1. Introduction: The first paragraph states what we will cover in the essay.
A. General Statement:…………is a big problem in modern society Or Nowadays many people like to.…
B. Thesis Statement (Guide): There are three main causes/effects of…..…..in ….…….:______, ______, and______.

2. Body: -Each topic sentence states one cause.

-Examples and details support the topic sentence and help explain the cause.
A. Topic sentence 1: One cause /effect of…………..a. Supporting sentence/example 1b.Sup sentence/example2
B. Topic sentence 2: Another cause /effect o……….. a. Supporting sentence/example 1b.Sup sentence/example 2
C. Topic sentence 3: A third cause /effect of………… a. Supporting sentence/example 1b.Sup sentence/example 2

3. Conclusion: The concluding paragraph summarizes the points made in the essay.
In conclusion/ To sum up/ In a nut shell, people must/should/ought to/shouldn’t…………...
Or In conclusion/ To sum up/ In a nut shell, I think /from my point of view …………….…….

MY ESSAY: One effect and several causes

TOPIC: Thousands of students leave educational institutions every year. Write to your school magazine
about the reasons why students drop out of school.
INTRODUCTION:
Nowadays, …………………………………………………for three main reasons:……………….., ………………and …...........................
BODY:
The leading cause of …………….……. .………….………is…………………………..…. For example, ………………………………………….;
therefore,…………………………………….…. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Another major cause is ……………………………………………………A large number of students leave school before finishing
their studies because ………………………………………….……..……………………….. ..…………………………………………………………………….
A third reason for ……………………………….is …………………………….. Many students quit school due to….................
…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………
CONCLUSION:
To sum up, …………………………..........…………………………………… and in order to put an end to this hazardous phenomenon I
think that………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………