Cause/Effect Text Structure

Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework. 
What is the cause? 

• Tim forgot his math book
• so he was unable to complete his homework

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What is the effect?

• Keegan was hungry
• because he skipped lunch

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?

• Erin's car had a flat tire
• so she called a tow truck

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard. 
What is the effect? 

• Gina couldn't find the cookies
• Papa hid them in the cupboard

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Keith lost her job due ... cutbacks in the department.

• as a result

• to

• thanks

• because

• because of

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?

• eating ice cream
• someone telling a joke
• drinking water
• sorting laundry

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The student doing very well on the test
• The student doing very badly on the test
• The student doesn't have to take the test
• The teacher smiles

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which sets of key words are used to show cause and effect relationships?

• because, and, since, so

• answer, question, problem, solved

• first, next, then, last

• different, the same, both

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.

CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small

EFFECT:

• He went fishing with his father.

• His father's fish were very little.

• He had to throw them back.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3