T greets Ss. Then, T elicits information about the set of linking words dealt with during the previous lessons in writing (purpose, concession, addition, contrast). Ss read the definitions of cause and effect suggested on p, 42. Then, T elicits information from Ss about the meaning and difference between “cause” and “effect”.
A cause is something that makes something else happen. To know the cause, we ask the question “why did it happen?” (cause = reason)
Warmingup Eliciting Guessing
15 min
Defining Questioni ng
An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. To know the effect, we ask the question “what happened?” (effect = result = consequence)
While readi ng
T elicits and explains the form and uses of a set of linking words to express cause.
Eliciting
Cause
Guessing
A) ____effect__________ ********* _______cause___________ because / as / since
Example: he was ill. He didn’t go to school He didn’t go to school because he was ill as since
B) _____effect___________ ******** ______cause___________ because of due to thanks to
verbing noun the fact that
Example: he didn’t go to school because of being ill his illness the fact that he was ill
Questioni ng Illustratin g
30 min
M o W
T elicits and explains the form and uses of a set of linking words to express effect.
Therefore / consequently / for this reason / as a result / that’s why
Example: he didn’t go to school. He was ill He was ill. Therefore, he didn’t go to school
Post writin g
Consequently For this reason As a result That’s why
Questioni ng Practicing Writing Drafting
Ss join two pairs of sentences suggested on p, 42 “task F” using different sets of linking words to express both cause and effect. 1) Daily exercise strengthens the heart. Many people who exercise daily have healthy heats. 2) Cakes and candy are high in sugar. Cakes and candy are bad for the teeth. 3) I got home late. I missed my TV favorite programme. 4) The country’s economic crisis. It has been very hard for poor families to pay their bills.
