Cause and effect essayTopic: Cause and effect essay What effect does a happy and fulfilling marriage have on a person's health? Introduction 5 sentences a. Hook: 1 sentence b. Background Information:

Topic: Cause and effect essay What effect does a happy and fulfilling marriage have on a person's health?

Introduction 5 sentences

a. Hook: 1 sentence

b. Background Information: 1-3 sentence

c. Thesis Statement: 1 sentence; last sentence of Intro para; provides 3 reasons that will be discussed in the Body paras

· Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3……………………………….

· ………………………………. Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3

· …………… Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3 …………………

1. Body 1: Reason 1

a. Mini-introduction: on Reason 1 (at least 1 sentence)

b. Supporting Detail 1/Example 1 (at least 1 sentence)

c. Supporting Detail 2/Example 2 (at least 1 sentence)

d. Supporting Detail 3/Example 3 (at least 1 sentence)

e. Mini-conclusion on Reason 1/Transition to Reason 2 (at least 1 sentence)

2. Body 2: Reason 2

=Repeat Body 1=

3. Body 3: Reason 3

=Repeat Body 1=

4. Conclusion 2 sentences