The document discusses the concept of cause and effect, explaining its relevance in various contexts and providing examples of real-world issues. It emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating the relationship between causes and effects in writing. Additionally, it prompts readers to consider the consequences of their actions and to write a cause and effect essay based on a community issue.

2. Do not be deceived. God
is not mocked. For
whatever one sows, that
he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7

3. GOOD
AFTERNOO
N!

4. WHY?
BECAUSE
…

5. CAUSE AND
EFFECT

6. • is what makes a particular thing
happen
• it answers the question 'why'
CAUSE
EFFECT
• is what results from a particular
situation, activity, or behavior

7. EXAMPLES:
1. When the ocean is extremely polluted, coral reefs die.
2. There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, therefore
global warming is happening.
3. The Philippine rainforest is now 90% depleted
because of illegal logging.
CAUSE
CAUSE
CAUSE
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT

8. PURPOSE
We write cause and effect
paragraphs:
• to discuss why a certain
phenomenon occurs
• to discuss the results of a
phenomenon, event,
feeling or action
• to understand a situation
• to solve a problem
• to predict an outcome
• to persuade

9. POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
M
E
T
H
O
D
S
FOCUS ON CAUSES
analyzes the ways in which one or more causes lead to
a particular effect
PROCRASTINATION
IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE/
MOBILE GAMES
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS

10. POVERTY
M
E
T
H
O
D
S
FOCUS ON EFFECTS
analyzes the ways in which one or more effects can
result from a particular cause
MALNUTRITION
CHILD LABOR
CRIMES AND THIEVERY
BAD LIVING CONDITIONS

11. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
CAUSE:
• For
• Becaus
e
• Since
• Due to
EFFECT:
• So
• But
• For this reason
• As a result
• Consequently
• Otherwise
• Therefore
• Thus

12. BRAINSTORMING
TECHNIQUES
List the causes
List the effects
Use a graphic organizer

13. Headaches can have several causes. One obvious cause
is stress. People have hectic lives and frequently have multiple
stressors everyday, like work, family and money. Another
reason for headaches in some people has to do with diet.
Some get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine.
Other people may be allergic to salt, or they may have low
blood sugar. The environment can also cause this
uncomfortable condition. Allergens such as household
chemicals including polishes, waxes, bug killers, and paint can
lead to headaches. Lowering stress, controlling your diet and
HEADACHES

14. • When writing a cause-and-effect paragraph,
bear in mind that if you want to make it
reasonable or logical, you must not take it
for granted that event A causes event B
simply because event A precedes event B. In
other words, you must explain clearly what
really brings about a particular result.
• Keep possible shift in order. In cause-and-
effect writing, it seems convenient to state
the effect first and then analyze the causes.
The reverse order; however, is to be
preferred when one cause leads to a
REMINDERS

15. SHOW THE
ISSUE

16. DRUG ADDICTION TEENAGE
PREGNANCY
SCHOOL DROPOUT
CHILD LABOR GANGS/

17. Why is it important to
consider the consequences of
our actions?
What will you do to have a
positive outcome of your
actions?
What are the values that one
should have to achieve
positive outcomes in life?

18. YOU ARE
THE
REASON
Make a cause and effect
paragraph base on the video

19. QUESTIONS
?

20. ASSIGNMENT
Think of an observable issue in
your community and write a
cause and effect essay about it.
1 whole sheet of paper/
writing notebook

21. THANK YOU