Cause and Effect 3rd grade

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

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

Front

What caused the milk to come out too quickly?

Back

The milk was almost full and it was heavy.

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What was the effect of the milk coming out too quickly?

Back

The bowl overflowed; cereal and milk spilled all over the counter.

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What caused Ethan to stay up past midnight?

Back

He was reading a good book and couldn't stop.

Front

What was the effect of her dropping the papers?

Back

The boy helped her.

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What was the effect of Ethan staying up past midnight?

Back

He missed his alarm and woke up late.

Front

How can you identify a cause in a sentence?

Back

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

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How can you identify an effect in a sentence?

Back

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