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.

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Identify the cause in this sentence: 'Because it rained, I got soaked.'

Back

it rained

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Identify the effect in this sentence: 'Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.'

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students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

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What part of the sentence is underlined? 'Due to the upcoming storm, we put our bikes in the garage.'

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Effect

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What was the effect of Mila selling her old games and toys at the garage sale?

Back

Mila was able to buy a set of books she had been wanting.

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What was the effect of Amaya helping Kyle?

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Kyle got a B+ on his math test.

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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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Give an example of a cause-and-effect relationship.

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If it snows (cause), then school may be canceled (effect).

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What is a signal word that indicates a cause?

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Because.