✰ Cause and Effect ✰

Cause: I studied all night for my spelling test.

What is the effect?

• I got an A+ on the test!

• Studying is important.

• My teacher told me to study.

• The spelling words were difficult.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

Effect: My chocolate ice cream melted!

What is the cause?

• The ice cream was delicious.

• I was sad.

• I left the ice cream tub on the counter too long.

• My friend wanted ice cream.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

Cause: I forgot to water my plants.

What is the effect?

• My plants grew so tall.

• My plants dried up.

• I took good care of my plants.

• I was too busy.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

I got a drink from the water fountain, because _____________________.

• I was hungry.

• I was thirsty.

• I felt better.

• I was not thirsty anymore.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

The dog escaped from the house, so _________________.

• The door was left open.

• My little sister let him out.

• We had to go find him.

• He ran from our backyard.

What is a cause?

• The reason that something happens.

• The result that happens.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

What is an effect?

• The reason that something happens.

• The result that happens.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

Cause: It was raining outside.

What is a possible effect?

• I had to use an umbrella.

• Everything was wet.

• I had to put my rain coat on.

• All of the above!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

Effect: I was late for school today.

What is the cause?

• I had to go to the office.

• I woke up late this morning.

• I missed part of class.

• I was sad.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

What are some signal words for cause and effect?

(Hint: select ALL the answers you think are correct!)

• so

• because

• as a result

• therefore