Thirty-Second Class Period: Cause and Effect Essay

Mr. Stone distributed the graded midterm exams to the class to give them a chance to review their results. The class discussed the organizational pattern of their third essay: cause and effect. Mr. Stone shared an illustration of why he's an extrovert. He suggested students might enjoy reflecting on the cause of personal character trait, passion, or aversion (strong dislike). About of a third of the class shared the idea they were considering for the cause-and-effect essay. Mr. Stone distributed an essay planning guide. Students should complete as much of the planning guide as possible for tomorrow, but the they should complete all of the table included in this link: Cause and Effect Prewriting Table.