Cause & Effect Checklist
Be sure to keep this checklist in view as you prewrite, write, and edit your cause and effect writing prompt.
I will earn my best score if I...
_____ use the correct topic sentence.
_____ include at least three effects of not getting up on time.
_____ make sure my paragraph has a beginning, middle, and end.
_____ have a concluding sentence.
_____ do not use the same words over and over.
_____ use vocabulary that makes my meaning clear.
_____ have varied sentence structure.
_____ check for accurate capitalization and punctuation.
_____ use my very best spelling.
_____ have shown my best handwriting.
© Ellen Gabor, 2003