Cause and Effect Writing

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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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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

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Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground became wet.

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What does it mean to write about cause and effect?

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It means to explain how one event leads to another.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect.

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What is a signal word for cause?

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A signal word for cause is 'because'.

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What is a signal word for effect?

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A signal word for effect is 'therefore'.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the part of the sentence that explains why something happened.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the part of the sentence that explains what happened as a result.

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What is an example of a cause leading to multiple effects?

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Cause: A storm. Effects: Trees fell, power went out, and roads were blocked.