Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 21

Write Cause-and-Effect Essays

A cause-and-effect essay explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect). These essays help readers understand real-world events, scientific phenomena, and social issues by showing the connections between actions and outcomes.

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