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What is the definition of 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What are some key words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Key words include: because, if, when, so, 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

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What is the definition of 'compare and contrast'?

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Compare and contrast is a method of examining the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What are some key words that indicate a compare and contrast relationship?

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Key words include: however, similarly, like, unlike.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What are some key words that indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Key words include: problem, solution, resolution.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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How can you identify a cause and effect relationship in a text?

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Look for signal words and phrases that indicate causation, such as 'caused by' or 'leads to'.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast in writing?

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To highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, helping readers understand their relationships.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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Eating ice cream too quickly can cause an ice-cream headache.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Comparing chocolate and strawberry ice cream: both are delicious, but strawberry may contain fruit pieces.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3