Cause and Effect

Cause: It was very hot today. What is the effect?

• I ate a popscicle.
• I put on a coat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

 Effect: I bought Sam a gift. What is the cause?

• Sam is my friend.
• Sam invited me to his birthday party.

Cause: Geese are migrationg to the south. Effect: What is the effect?

• Geese are migrating to the south
• It is very hot.

Cause: Seeds are planted in the garden. What is the effect?

• It is summer.
• New plants grow in the garden.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Effect: Christopher Columbus discovered America. What is the cause?

• He is a pirate.
• Christopher Columbus sailled across the Atlantic Ocean.

Effect: I got sunburned. What is the cause?

• I forgot to put on sunscreen at the pool.
• I went swimming at night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Effect: Our old car broke down. What is the cause?

• My dad won the lottery.
• My dad bought a new car today.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cause: Last night the electricity went out. What is the effect?

• My mom lit a bunch of candles.
• We watched tv.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Effect: My dad is mad at my dog. What is the cause?

• My dog won the pet show.
• My dog chewed my dad's new shoe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Effect: I took an umbrella to school. What is the cause?

• I took it for show and tell.
• The weatherman says it will rain today.