Cause and Effect

Front

What is a Cause?

Back

A cause is the reason why something happens.

Front

What is an Effect?

Back

An effect is the result of what happened.

Front

In the sentence 'Jessica played in the mud and she got very dirty', what is the cause?

Back

Jessica played in the mud.

Front

In the sentence 'Today is Alanna's birthday', what could be an effect?

Back

She got birthday cake.

Front

In the sentence 'Since I left the pizza in the oven, it started to burn', what is the effect?

Back

It started to burn.

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect.

Front

Can you give an example of a cause?

Back

It rained heavily.

Front

Can you give an example of an effect?

Back

The ground became wet.

Front

What happens if you don't water a plant?

Back

The plant will wilt (effect).

Front

What is a simple cause and effect chain?

Back

Cause: It was sunny. Effect: We went to the park.