Cause and Effect

What is an Effect?

• An effect is a type of cause that leads to an event.

• An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

• An effect is a synonym for a problem or issue.

• An effect is a random occurrence without any cause.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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In the sentence 'He got a cold because he was outside without a jacket,' what is the effect?

• He got a cold.

• He was outside without a jacket.

• He felt cold outside.

• He wore a jacket.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What is a real-life example of cause and effect?

• Cause: 'I forgot to set my alarm.' Effect: 'I woke up late.'

• Cause: 'I studied hard for the exam.' Effect: 'I failed the test.'

• Cause: 'I watered the plants.' Effect: 'The plants died.'

• Cause: 'I left the door open.' Effect: 'The room got cold.'

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Identify the cause: 'The dog barked loudly, so the neighbors complained.'

• The neighbors complained.

• The dog was barking.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog was outside.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

• Think of it as 'Why did it happen?' (Cause) and 'What happened?' (Effect).

• Consider it as 'What caused this?' (Effect) and 'What was the result?' (Cause).

• Remember it as 'What is the reason?' (Cause) and 'What is the outcome?' (Effect).

• Visualize it as 'What triggered this?' (Cause) and 'What followed?' (Effect).

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What is a Cause?

• A cause is a type of effect that results from an event.

• A cause is something that makes something else happen.

• A cause is an event that occurs without any reason.

• A cause is a synonym for consequence.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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What happens if you don't water a plant?

• The plant may wilt or die.

• The plant will grow faster.

• The plant will produce more flowers.

• The plant will become more resilient.

Give an example of a cause and its effect.

• Cause: 'I studied hard for the test.' Effect: 'I passed the test.'

• Cause: 'I forgot to set my alarm.' Effect: 'I woke up late.'

• Cause: 'I watered the plants.' Effect: 'The plants died.'

• Cause: 'I exercised regularly.' Effect: 'I gained weight.'

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Identify the cause in this sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park.'

• The sun was shining.

• We went to the park.

• It was a sunny day.

• The weather was nice.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

• A cause leads to an effect.

• An effect leads to a cause.

• Causes and effects are unrelated.

• Causes are always negative.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3