Cause and Effect / Compare and Contrast

Front

Forest fires can start from natural events like lightning strikes, especially in dry forests with little rainfall. These fires can threaten homes and businesses, forcing people to flee.

Back

a lightning strike

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

Suri falls while rock climbing after attempting a new skill.

Back

Suri smashes her hand.

Front

Storm water runoff carries trash, leading to pollution and health hazards for wildlife.

Back

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

Amelia auditioned for plays, took acting classes, and subscribed to an acting magazine because of her determination to be a famous actor.

Back

her determination to be a well-known actor

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Words signaling cause-and-effect:

Back

since, as a result of, due to

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

Cause of Colds: The common cold is caused by a virus that travels through the air into the nose.

Back

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Front

Roller coaster design is based on physics. Which detail does NOT support this?

Back

Wooden roller coasters are scarier than steel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Situations for comparison: voting for class president, writing an essay on 1980s vs 1880s, or analyzing differences in Harry Potter books.

Back

All of the above

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Kelvin writes about Greek myths focusing on heroes' quests. He is ________.

Back

comparing and contrasting Greek myths

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Before writing a compare and contrast essay, you should...

Back

pre-write for your essay using a Venn diagram.