Cause and Effect Plot

The (a)   is the reason why something happened.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which graphic organizer is commonly used to show cause and effect relationships?

• cause and effect diagram

• Bar graph

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

How can cause and effect be portrayed in literature?

• Cause and effect can be portrayed in literature through plot structure, character actions and consequences, and the exploration of themes and motifs.

• Cause and effect can be portrayed in literature through the use of vivid descriptions and imagery.

• Cause and effect can be portrayed in literature through the use of dialogue and conversations between characters.

• Cause and effect can be portrayed in literature through the use of humor and satire.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the purpose of using cause and effect graphic organizers?

• To represent the relationship between effects and causes

• To organize unrelated information

• To confuse the reader

• To visually represent the relationship between causes and effects.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What are some ways to analyze cause and effect in a text?

• Identifying the theme, analyzing the author's biography, looking for symbolism, considering the genre, evaluating the character development

• Identifying the point of view, analyzing the author's purpose, looking for foreshadowing, considering the audience, evaluating the narrative structure

• Identifying key events, examining relationships, looking for patterns, considering motivations, evaluating consequences

• Summarizing the main idea, analyzing the author's tone, identifying the setting, examining the plot structure, evaluating the writing style

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

How does the cause-and-effect relationship impact the plot of a story?

• The cause-and-effect relationship only affects minor details in the story

• The cause-and-effect relationship makes the plot confusing

• The cause-and-effect relationship shows how events are connected and drive the narrative forward.

• The cause-and-effect relationship has no impact on the plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

How do authors use cause and effect to create a cohesive plot structure?

• By introducing random events that have no connection to the plot

• By skipping key events to confuse the reader

• By using cause and effect in reverse order

• By establishing a chain of events where one action leads to another, creating a logical sequence of events that drive the narrative forward.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Explain how a character's actions can cause a chain of events in a story.

• A character's actions can trigger reactions from other characters or the environment, causing a series of events to unfold.

• A character's actions always lead to a happy ending

• A character's actions have no impact on the story

• A character's actions only affect themselves

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What effect does a major event have on the development of the plot?

• A major event only confuses the audience

• A major event can significantly impact the development of the plot by changing the course of the story, revealing new information, or resolving conflicts.

• A major event has no impact on the plot development

• A major event always leads to a predictable outcome

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

Describe a situation where a character's decision leads to a significant change in the story's direction.

• The main character's decision to take a nap instead of confronting the antagonist

• The main character's decision to confront the antagonist instead of running away

• The main character's decision to order pizza instead of dealing with the antagonist

• The main character's decision to go on vacation instead of addressing the antagonist

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3