Life Along the Mississippi

In “Life Along the Mississippi,” the writer uses a cause-and-effect text structure. Examine the causes and effects of the changes occurring in towns along the Mississippi River. Think about what has caused the deterioration of the towns and what effects the declining economies have had. Write two paragraphs in which you make inferences and draw conclusions about the variety of causes that have led to the current situation in towns along the Mississippi River. Use evidence from the article to support your inferences and conclusions.