Writing a Cause Writing a Cause ParagraphParagraph

Writing a Cause Writing a Cause ParagraphParagraph

Do you remember the writing process?

1. Choose a topic

2. BRAINSTORM for ideas

3. Create an outline to organize your ideas

4. Write!

Following this process will help you have good STRUCTURE and

CONTENT in your writing.

• Make a list of causes • Then narrow down that list to

include only the most important causes

• Explain each cause or effect in the paragraph in as much detail as possible.

• Likely you will need to offer a little effect to a cause paragraph just to give it context.

Causes of Obesity

• CAUSES• eating too much

fatty food• lack of exercise• sleeping

disorders

• EFFECT

• OBESITY

Causes of Stress • CAUSES• Lack of relaxation • Excessive

worrying • Financial

problems • Traffic jams

• EFEECT

• STRESS

Topic Sentence• Write a clear topic sentence. • It should state the main idea of your

paragraph. • In other words, what point are you

trying to make?

Useful Sentence patterns for Cause Paragraph

1.There are several caues ________reasons for _____

There are several causes of obesity.

2. There are three main reasons why ___________four important reasons why

________sevaral interesting resons

why_______

There are three main reasons why I want to get my own apartment.

3. The reason why ______is to______

The reason why many people exercise is to have a healthy life.

4. Probably the most well known reason of _____ is _______.

Probably the most well known reason of obesity is eating too much.

• Write at least three supporting sentences.

• Give details and examples to expand your ideas.

Istanbul the most attractive city

Istanbul is the most attractive city in Turkey for various reasons. One reason is that, there are more job opportunities in Istanbul than other cities. People can find a variety of jobs in many fields like architecture, engineering, marketing, finance, and teaching. Besides, big companies such as Sabancı and Koç have lots of firms and branches where you can find many different kinds of well-paid jobs. Another reason why people find Istanbul appealing is that it has beautiful places to visit. Actually, Istanbul is one of the liveliest cities in the world. Lots of tourists from all over the world visit Istanbul because of its historic places and picturesque view of the Bosphorus. A final reason is that the social and cultural life in this megacity attracts people. For example cinemas, theatres, restaurants, bars and cafes, there are hundreds of where you can spend a good time with friends. Especially, the nightlife is colorful and entertaining. In short, if you are looking for a great place where you can work, live, and of course have fun, Istanbul is a great city for you.

1st Supporting idea:job opportunitiesDetail 1: variety of jobse.g.Architecture,engineeringDetail 2: big companies Well-paid jobse.g.Koç,Sabancı

2nd Supporting idea:

beautiful placesDetail 1:

lively city/touristse.g.historic

places/the Bosphorous

3rd Supporting idea:Social & cultural lifeDetail 1: e.g.cinemas,theatresDetail 2: Colourful & entertaining life

Istanbul the most attractive city

Istanbul is the most attractive city in Turkey for various reasons. One reason is that, there are more job opportunities in Istanbul than other cities. People can find a variety of jobs in many fields like architecture, engineering, marketing, finance, and teaching. Besides, big companies such as Sabancı and Koç have lots of firms and branches where you can find many different kinds of well-paid jobs. Another reason why people find Istanbul appealing is that it has beautiful places to visit. Actually, Istanbul is one of the liveliest cities in the world. Lots of tourists from all over the world visit Istanbul because of its historic places and picturesque view of the Bosphorus. A final reason is that the social and cultural life in this megacity attracts people. For example cinemas, theatres, restaurants, bars and cafes, there are hundreds of where you can spend a good time with friends. Especially, the nightlife is colorful and entertaining. In short, if you are looking for a great place where you can work, live, and of course have fun, Istanbul is a great city for you.

What IS good CONTENT? Main Subtopics:

Topic: Caueses for prefering Istanbul Subtopics:1: you can find a variety of jobs. 2: it has beautiful places.3: the social and cultural life attracts peopleDo you think these are good subtopics for this topic? Why or why not?

Transitional Words

• Use transitional words in your paragraph, such as: First,second,also, in addition, thus, because, as a result,and finally.

Learning A Foreign LanguagePeople want to become fluent in a foreign language because of several factors. One reason for learning to communicate in a foreign language is that people can expand their social networks. For example, people who know to speak English can contact with people all over/around the world and can increase the number of their friends. Another reason is that mastering a foreign language opens you up to a world of opportunities. Big companies like Sabancı, Koç, and other international firms prefer to work with employees who can interact with foreign customers in a foreign language effectively. Also, such employees get a high income. Finally, by studying a foreign language, individuals can equip themselves with two sets of lenses which help language users to view the same reality through different cultures. For instance, a person who knows Spanish can also think like a Spanish person by being aware of their culture and traditions. In short, knowing a language brings along varied advantages and opportunities.

What IS good CONTENT? Main Subtopics:

Topic: Learning a foreign language Subtopics:1:. soial networks2: job opportunities 3: diffrent views about different culturesHow do these subtopics compare to the first ones?

Do these subtopics make the paragraph easier to

write? Do they make it more interesting to read?

Concluding Sentence• Start with an appropriate connecting

word: in short, to summarize, and so on.• Summarize the main points

OR

• Paraphrase the topic sentenceIn brief, if you are looking for a great place where you

can work, live, and of course have fun, Istanbul is a great city for you.

In short, knowing a language brings along varied advantages and opportunities.

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