Cause and Effect Structure

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', 'due to', and 'since'.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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The cause often answers the question 'why' something happened.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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The effect often answers the question 'what happened' as a result of the cause.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How do you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for the most important information that summarizes the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.