2.  This is your supporting sentence
 A cause is something that makes something
else happen.
 Out of two events, it is the event that
happens first.
 To determine the cause, ask the question
“Why did it Happen?"

3.  This is your topic sentence.
 An effect is what happens as a result of the
cause.
 Of two related events, it’s the one that
happens second or last.
 To determine the effect, ask the question
“What Happened?"

4.  The boy kicked the ball.
 The ball rolled.
 The girl teased the cat.
 The cat growled.
 Sally studied hard for a test.
 Sally earned an A on her test.
 Joe became really tired.
 Joe went to sleep early.

5. EXAMPLES:
 because, so, consequently,
therefore, due to the fact,
since, as a result, the reason
for, thus, nevertheless

6.  Because joins one clause with another clause.
It introduces a cause (reason) for the situation
stated in the other clause. A comma is used
when the connector is in initial-sentence
position.
 Consequently serves as a transition from one
sentence to the next. It introduces
an effect of situation stated in the sentence
before it. A comma is used after the
transition word.

7.  Because Janice got home late, she missed
her TV program.
 Janice got home late, so he missed her TV
program.
 Janice got home late; consequently, she
missed her TV program.

8.  Alvin missed the bus. He woke up late.
 My brother does not sleep very well. The
neighbourhood is noisy.
 Cities have grown very large. Factory jobs
attracted people.
 She needs a job. She needs to be able to
support herself.

9.  Give her praise because she's a good student.
 She visits the cafe because she wants to
check on her employees.
 We are confident because we are getting your
overwhelming support.

10.  Give her praise if only because she has shown
up to school on time everyday.
 She visits the cafe if only because she wants a
bite to eat.