Cause and Effect

Front

What is the definition of 'cause' in a cause and effect relationship?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the definition of 'effect' in a cause and effect relationship?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

In the sentence 'Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner,' identify the cause.

Back

The cause is 'I got straight A's'.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

In the sentence 'Because my shoe lace was untied, I tripped,' identify the effect.

Back

The effect is 'I tripped'.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

Back

Look for the part of the sentence that explains why something happened.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

Back

Look for the part of the sentence that describes what happened as a result.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the role of conjunctions like 'because' in cause and effect sentences?

Back

Conjunctions like 'because' indicate the cause of an effect.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is a common mistake students make when identifying causes and effects?

Back

Students often confuse the cause with the effect, identifying the result as the reason.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

In the sentence 'Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert,' what is the cause?

Back

The cause is 'Brandon misplaced his drumsticks'.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3