Cause and Effect

Cause: It was very hot today. What is the effect?

• I ate a popscicle.

• I put on a coat.

Effect: I bought Sam a gift. What is the cause?

• Sam is my friend.

• Sam invited me to his birthday party.

Cause: Seeds are planted in the garden. What is the effect?

• It is summer.

• New plants grow in the garden.

Effect: Christopher Columbus discovered America. What is the cause?

• He is a pirate.

• Christopher Columbus sailled across the Atlantic Ocean.

Signal questions include: What happened? Why did it happen?

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Signal questions include: What happened? Why did it happen? What caused it to happen?

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What happened? Why did it happen? What caused it to happen?

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• problem and solution

Cause: Last night the electricity went out. What is the effect?

• My mom lit a bunch of candles.

• We watched tv.

Effect: My dad is mad at my dog. What is the cause?

• My dog won the pet show.

• My dog chewed my dad's new shoe.

Effect: I took an umbrella to school. What is the cause?

• I took it for show and tell.

• The weatherman says it will rain today.