Cause and Effect Module 2

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand the relationship between cause and effect in stories?

• It helps us predict the future

• It helps us understand what happens and why it happens

• It helps us memorize facts

• It helps us write longer stories

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a cause and an effect?

• A cause is the reason something happens, while an effect is what happens because of the cause.

• A cause is what happens after the effect.

• An effect is always negative, while a cause is positive.

• A cause and effect are always the same thing.

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the first two slides, what is the effect if it rained all night?

• The playground was wet.

• The sun came out.

• Children played outside.

• The rain stopped.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signal words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?

• because

• so

• and

• therefore

Open Ended

List two signal words that can help you identify a cause and effect relationship in a story.

Open Ended

What is the cause and effect?

The class was quiet because the teacher was giving instructions.

Cause: __________

Effect: __________

Open Ended

Read the sentence and identify the cause and effect:

Maria wore a jacket because it was cold outside.

Cause: __________________

Effect: __________________

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of understanding cause and effect? Choose all that apply.

• Explaining why events happen

• Becoming a stronger reader

• Ignoring story details

• Understanding stories better

Match

Match the cause to the correct effect.

• It rained all night.

• Maya forgot to set her alarm.

• The sun was shining brightly.

• He studied hard for the exam.

• They left the door open.

The bike became wet and rusty.

She arrived late to school.

They decided to go for a picnic.

He scored high marks.

A stray cat wandered in.

• The bike became wet and rusty.

• She arrived late to school.

• They decided to go for a picnic.

• He scored high marks.

• A stray cat wandered in.