Cause and Effect

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What is a Cause?

Back

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

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What is an Effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Identify the Cause: "I was late for school because I missed the bus."

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The cause is: I missed the bus.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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Identify the Effect: "The ground was wet after the rain."

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The effect is: The ground was wet.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is a Cause and Effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Example of Cause: "She studied hard for the test." What is the likely Effect?

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The likely effect is: She passed the test.

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What does it mean to infer a cause?

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To infer a cause means to deduce or conclude what caused an event based on evidence.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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What is a possible cause for being tired?

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A possible cause for being tired is not getting enough sleep.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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What is a possible effect of eating too much sugar?

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A possible effect of eating too much sugar is feeling hyperactive.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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Identify the Cause: "The plants died because I forgot to water them."

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The cause is: I forgot to water them.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3