Cause and Effect Lesson

Cause and Effect Lesson

5th grade

Multiple Choice

It was raining and Chris didn't have an umbrella, for that reason, he got wet.

What is the Cause in this sentence?

• Chris didn't have an umbrella.

• Chris got wet

Multiple Choice

Because the students were quiet in class, the teacher gave them a big reward.

What is the Cause in this sentence?

• The students were quiet.

• The teacher gave then a reward.

Multiple Choice

Shelby stayed up late last night, as a result, she was tired in class today.

What is the Cause in this sentence?

• Shelby stayed up late.

• She was tired in class.

Multiple Choice

It was very hot outside so we decided to go to the beach.

What is the Effect in this Sentence?

• It was very hot outside.

• We decided to go to the beach.

Multiple Choice

Robert ate too much at the birthday party yesterday. That’s why he’s feeling sick today.

What is the Effect in this sentence?

• Robert ate too much at the birthday party.

• Robert is feeling sick.

Multiple Choice

Lydia skipped breakfast this morning, so she was very hungry at lunch.

What is the Effect in this sentence?

• Lydia skipped breakfast.

• Lydia was hungry at lunch.

Multiple Choice

Cause: Josh dropped the glass on the floor.

What is the Effect? Choose the best response.

• So, it shattered and went everywhere.

• The glass slipped.

• He walked away without cleaning it up.

Multiple Choice

Cause: We placed seeds in the ground.

What is the Effect? Choose the best response.

• A garden started to grow.

• It started to rain.

• A rabbit ate the seeds.

Multiple Choice

Cause: Wyatt lost his favorite toy.

What is the Effect? Choose the best possible response.

• He was very upset.

• He went shopping.

• He did not really care about the toy.

Multiple Choice

Cause: Parker ate too much food at Thanksgiving dinner.

What is the Effect? Choose the best possible response.

• That is why she has a stomach ache.

• But she still ate dessert.

• Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

Multiple Choice

Effect: He won first place at the horse races.

What is the Cause? Choose the best possible response.

• Chase's horse ran fast.

• Chase ran fast.

• He got a medal.

Multiple Choice

Effect: Jake had to get glasses.

What is the Cause? Choose the best possible response.

• He ran very fast

• His glasses were very cool.

• He had his eyes tested because he could not see well.

Multiple Choice

Effect: The food burned.

What is the Cause? Choose the best response.

• He ordered pizza.

• My mom was cooking his favorite meal

• My mom forgot about the food that was cooking.

Open Ended

Read the sentence and determine the cause and effect.

He got checked out of school early since he had a dentist appointment.

Open Ended

Read the sentence and determine the cause and effect.

A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.

Multiple Choice

What is a Cause?

• Something that happens

• Something that causes something else to happen.

• The last thing that happened.

• The result of something happening.

Multiple Choice

What is an effect?

• Something that causes something else.

• The first thing that happens.

• Something that happens because of a cause.