Question

I just can’t understand how to write a cause and effect paragraph. To me, cause and effect has always been “Cause: I killed Timothy. Effect: I’m going to prison for life”. So can anyone please tell me how to write a cause and effect paragraph on why birds migrate during different seasons?

Answer 1

Remember a cause is something that happens, and an effect is something that changes because of it. Example:

Cause: George was sick

Effect: He couldn't come to the sleepover

Birds migrate south because food supplies become scarce and the cold winters make survival harder, so they migrate closer to the equator, where temperatures are warmer.

Cause: Winter arrives, making survival difficult

Effect: The birds move south for the winter season

Remember: The cause is an event that happens, and an effect is something  else that happens because of it.