Cause & Effect Part 2

Earlier than the 1700s, people did not climb high mountains for sport. However, they did climb for other reasons. Some climbed to build a religious structure. Others climbed to get a full view of the territory. And still overs climbed to study the environment. CAUSE: Throughout history, people have wanted to see certain areas form above. What was the EFFECT?

• They created a map by guessing how that area looked.
• They climbed a mountain.
• They built a mountain out of rocks.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Mountain climbers are adventurous. Once one group has reached the top of a certain mountain, others may look for new challenges. they may try to find a new route up the mountain. If all previous climbs were in summer, they may attempt to climb the mountain in winter. EFFECT: Other climbers may take a new route up the mountain. What is the CAUSE?

• Mountain climbers want new challenges.
• Sometimes several groups race up a mountain
• All mountains have at least three routes up

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Mountain climbers are careful to stay balanced. Of their two hands and two, they try to have any three touching rock at all times. They avoid jumping to try to grab a higher piece of rock. They look ahead frequently to figure out a safe way to advance.  CAUSE: If a mountain climber is careless, he could fall. What is the EFFECT?

• Mountain climbers jump to keep their balance
• Mountain climbers always hold on to rock with one hand
• Mountain climbers scan the area in front of them to plan their path

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Sherpas are people who are from various Asian countries including Nepal. Sherpas often have strong mountaineering ability. Mountain climbers often hire Sherpas to go with them up Mountains. The Sherpas guide them and help them carry their gear. EFFECT: Mountain climbers hire Sherpas to help them ascend a mountain. What is the CAUSE?

• Sherpas work for free
• Sherpas have excellent mountain climbing skills
• Sherpas do not get cold

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Jill and Tom agreed to meet in the movie theater lobby at 6:30 p.m.  Jill was punctual but Tom was late. Jill could not reach Tom on his cell phone so she went into the movie alone. Tom arrived a few minutes after 7 p.m. CAUSE: Tom did not show up at the movies on time. What was the EFFECT?

• Jill went into the movie without him
• Jill did not call him
• Tom went to the wrong cinema first

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Gary took his dog, Meadow, for a walk in the park. meadow saw a squirrel and began to chase it. She tugged the leash out of Gary's hand. Gary called for Meadow, and his god returned right away. Gary asked meadow to leave the squirrels alone. EFFECT: Gary lost his grip on the leash. What was the CAUSE?

• Meadow thought a squirrel was a bird
• Meadow started to chase a squirrel
• Gary told Meadow not to bother squirrels

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Belinda and her dad went to the diner for breakfast. She ordered blueberry pancakes and a glass of orange juice. As she reached for the syrup, she knocked over the juice. None of it spilled on her--but it splashed all over her dad's shirt. CAUSE: Belinda reached for syrup. What was the EFFECT?

• She ruined her father's pants
• She did not eat her panckaes
• She knocked over a glass of juice.

A tornado touched down in Kansas just before noon. Marvin saw it form a distance and ran inside. He told his family to move away from doors and windows. the tornado did not reach their house. It stopped before anyone got hurt. EFFECT: Marvin's family protected themselves. What was the CAUSE?

• The windows in their house were broken
• Marvin warned them about lightning
• They thought a tornado might pass over them

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Emily's father showed her his old comic book collection. She said it must be valuable. He said he learned a lot about science and mythology by reading comics. Emily was curious so she read a few. she liked them more than she thought she would. CAUSE: Emily's father told her what he had learned from comic books. What was the EFFECT?

• Emily read some of her father's comics
• Emly siad they must be valuable
• Emily had learned the same things from reading books.

The newspaper printed a sale ad for a local supermarket. It read "Gallon of milk: 19 cents." Dozens of shoppers came at once. The store said it was a mistake. It was supposed to read $1.19. The store honored the wrong price anyway.  EFFECT: The supermarket sold milk for 19 cents. What was the CAUSE?

• The newspaper wanted milk to be 19 cented
• The store ran an ad where the price of milk was too low.
• People were angry that the store lied to them.