Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

Front

Give an example of a cause and its effect: The sun shines.

Back

Effect: The flowers bloom.

Front

What signal word indicates a cause?

Back

Because.

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What signal word indicates an effect?

Back

So.

Front

Identify the cause: The dog barked loudly.

Back

Cause: The dog barking.

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Identify the effect: It rained all night.

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Effect: The ground is wet.

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What happens if you don't water a plant?

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Effect: The plant wilts.

Front

What is a signal phrase that shows cause and effect?

Back

As a result.

Front

Identify the cause: She studied hard for the test.

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Cause: Studying hard.