Cause/Effect Text Structure

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure is a way of organizing information where the author explains reasons (causes) for events or situations and the results (effects) of those events.

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Identify the cause in the following sentence: 'Keith lost her job due to cutbacks in the department.'

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The cause is 'cutbacks in the department.'

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What is the effect in the following scenario: 'Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well and was trapped for three hours.'

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The effect is 'He was trapped for three hours.'

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In the sentence 'Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'Erin's car had a flat tire.'

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What is the effect of using dogs in police work according to the provided text?

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The effect is that dogs can track down criminals or stolen items.

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What is a common signal word that indicates a cause?

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A common signal word that indicates a cause is 'because.'

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What is a common signal word that indicates an effect?

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A common signal word that indicates an effect is 'therefore.'

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How can understanding cause and effect help in reading comprehension?

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Understanding cause and effect helps readers make connections between events, enhancing comprehension and retention of the material.

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What is the difference between a cause and an effect?

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A cause is an event or situation that leads to another event, while an effect is the outcome or result of that cause.

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Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship in everyday life.

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An example is: 'It rained (cause), so the ground is wet (effect).'