Making Connections

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. For example, if it rains, the ground gets wet. The rain is the cause.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens because of a cause. For example, if you drop a ball, it bounces. The bouncing is the effect.

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What happens first in a sequence?

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The first event is the one that occurs before all others. For example, if you wake up, then eat breakfast, waking up happens first.

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What is a sequence of events?

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A sequence of events is the order in which things happen. For example, first you brush your teeth, then you get dressed.

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What does it mean to make connections?

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Making connections means linking ideas or events together to understand how they relate.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If you water a plant (cause), it grows (effect).

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What is the effect of someone telling a joke?

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The effect is that people might laugh.

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What is the cause of a surprise?

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The cause of a surprise can be an unexpected event, like a surprise party.

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What does 'first' mean in a story?

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'First' means the event that happens before all others in the story.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a way to show the order of events over time.