Cause and Effect- 5th Grade

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What is a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the result or outcome that occurs due to a specific cause.

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'The ground was wet because it rained.'

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It rained.

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Identify the effect in the sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'

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She passed the test.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect; the cause is the reason something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.

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Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship in daily life.

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If you water a plant (cause), it will grow (effect).

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What is a key indicator that a sentence describes a cause?

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Look for words like 'because,' 'since,' or 'due to' that indicate a reason.

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What is a key indicator that a sentence describes an effect?

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Look for words like 'so,' 'therefore,' or 'as a result' that indicate a consequence.

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In the sentence 'He was late because he missed the bus,' what is the cause?

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He missed the bus.

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In the sentence 'The sun set, so it became dark,' what is the effect?

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It became dark.