Cause and Effect

Cause: It was hot outside. What could be an effect?

• I ate a popsicle.

• I put on a coat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

Effect: I couldn't write anything. What could be a cause?

• I drank too much water.

• I lost my pencil.

It was windy outside, so I flew my kite.

What is the cause?

• It was windy outside.

• I flew my kite.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

My shoes were untied, and I fell down.

What is the effect?

• My shoes were untied.

• I fell down.

I forgot to brush my hair, so my hair was messy.

What is the cause?

• I forgot to brush my hair.

• My hair was messy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

It was raining outside, so I took my umbrella to school.

What is the effect?

• I took my umbrella to school.

• It was raining outside.

Tags

CCSS.SL.2.3

Name the red part of the sentence:

The sun came out and as a a result, the snow began to melt.

• Cause

• Effect

Name the red part of the sentence.

It is finally summer vacation, so we are headed to the beach.

• Cause

• Effect

How do you feel about cause and effect?

• I'm a professional! 😁

• I still need a bit of practice. 🙂

• I am lost. 😖

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3