Cause and Effect

Thomas was feeling sleepy because he stayed up late doing his homework.

What is the cause?

• Thomas was sleepy

• He stayed up late doing homework

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"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

Jason and Kate were not alone on the path.  They could hear footsteps behind them.  "Walk quickly," whispered Jason.  "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the best CAUSE?

• He could hear footsteps.

• He saw Kate on the path.

• He and Kate were alone.

• He dreamt the night before of someone following him

At one time, policemen rode horses or went on foot.  Today, outlaws use fast cars to get away.  Many policemen now ride in fast cars or motorcycles.  They could not chase a fast car on horseback.  
CAUSE: Outlaws use fast cars to get away.
What was the EFFECT?

• Policemen chase cars on foot.

• Horses are used by most policemen.

• Policemen ride in cars or on motorcycles.

Rick and Bruce went for a long walk in the desert. They saw many desert animals. Rick thought he saw a rattlesnake. "Look out!" he cries. Bruce laughed. "It's just a harmless lizard," Bruce said.

EFFECT: "Look out!" cried Rick.

CAUSE: _________

• A lizard was on his arm.

• He saw a desert rat.

• He thought he saw a rattle snake

Mountain climbers wear special shoes. The shoes have sharp spikes. These spikes dig into the ice. This makes climbing easier. It makes slipping or falling less likely.

CAUSE: The spikes dig into the ice.

EFFECT: _________

• Climbers wear special shoes.

• They make climbing easier.

• They are very sharp.

Donna and I went to visit a beekeeper. He sold the honey that he got the beehives. I was afraid that the bees would sting me. I was afraid to go near the beehives.

EFFECT: I did not go near the beehives.

CAUSE: _________

• We visited a honey store.

• I thought the bees would sting me.

• The bees stung Donna.

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.

What is the effect of Suri's fall?

• Suri decides to try a new skill.

• Suri smashes her hand.

• At first, she is successful.

• Suri is rock climbing.