Writing Paragraphs showing

Cause & Effect Relationship

MELC Code: EN5WC-IIB-2.2.5

APRILYN L. MIGUEL
Adviser
 CAUSE AND EFFECT
• Is the relationship between
two things when one thing
makes something else happen.
CAUSE
EFFECT
Example:
• Because people neglect following health
protocols such as social distancing,
handwashing, and wearing of face mask
and face shield, COVID-19 cases continue
to rise.
Effect:
COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Cause:
Because people neglect following health
protocols such as social distancing,
handwashing, and wearing of face mask and
face shield.
 Signal words used in stating effects:
so, so that, therefore, thus,
consequently, as a result, result to
and also the semicolon(;)
Signal words used in stating cause:

because
since
due to
for
If your immune system is weak,
you will be easily infected with
COVID-19.
Hospitals are full
because of pandemic.
 Steps in Writing a Cause-and-
Effect Paragraph
1. Determine the cause and effect.
2. Organize the main idea and the
supporting details. (Graphic
Organizer)
 Steps in Writing a Cause-and-
Effect Paragraph
1. Determine the cause and effect.
2. Organize the main idea and the
supporting details. (Graphic
Organizer)
3. Use transition or signal words to
show cause and effect.
 The habitats of birds
are destroyed..

The number of nest

sites is reduced.
People cut
down trees. Fewer baby birds are
hatched.

The bird population

declines.
SCORING RUBRIC
 Assignment: Make a graphic organizer showing
cause-and-effect relationship using the paragraph.
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