Cause and Effect

"I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off."

What is the CAUSE?

• I was late to school today

• My alarm didn't go off

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

"Because my shoe lace was untied, I tripped."

What is the EFFECT?

• My shoe lace was united

• I tripped

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

"I stayed up late Saturday night, so I slept in Sunday morning."

What is the EFFECT?

• I slept in Sunday morning

• I stayed up late Saturday Night

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cause:

Effect: The plant died.

• The plant did not get enough water.

• The girl took care of the plant.

• The plant got plenty of sun.

• The plant was pretty.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cause:

Effect: I did not understand what we were doing.

• I was not paying attention.

• I did all my homework.

• I ate an apple.

• I got a 100 on the test.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cause: We are out of milk.

Effect:

• My dog ran away.

• We missed the bus.

• We could not have cereal for breakfast.

• We had sandwiches for lunch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cause: Paul overslept.

Effect:

• He was late for school.

• He was very hungry.

• His dog kept barking.

• His parents bought a new car.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.

CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.

EFFECT:

• He was trapped for three hours.

• His mother found him at sundown.

• He was visiting the farm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work hard every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.

CAUSE:

EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.

• She worked hard on Tuesdays.

• She took lessons every day.

• She wanted to be a dancer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.

CAUSE:

EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.

• He went to a show every Monday.

• He forgot to lock his door.

• It was very late.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3