Cause and Effect in Historical Events

The video tutorial explains the concept of cause and effect, using examples to illustrate how one event can lead to another. It begins with a simple example of studying for a test and doing well, then moves on to a detailed analysis of the Titanic's sinking. The tutorial emphasizes identifying key events and their consequences in texts, using signal phrases like 'as a result' to pinpoint effects. The goal is to help students understand how to find and analyze cause and effect relationships in various texts.

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

• Watching TV and reading a book

• Eating breakfast and feeling hungry

• Studying for a test and doing well on it

• Sleeping late and waking up early

What was the Titanic's status on the fourth day of its trip?

• It had reached its destination

• It was still docked at the port

• It was a large ship with many passengers

• It had already hit the iceberg

What was the immediate effect of the Titanic hitting the iceberg?

• The ship turned around and headed back

• The ship reached its destination safely

• The ship filled with water and began to sink

• The ship caught fire

What happened to the Titanic after it hit the iceberg?

• It was towed back to port

• It snapped in two and sank to the ocean floor

• It was repaired and continued its journey

• It floated on the water

Why is it important to identify cause and effect in events?

• To create more events

• To understand why things happen and their consequences

• To avoid making mistakes

• To predict future events

What signal phrase indicates an effect in the text?

• In conclusion

• As a result

• In addition

• For example

What was the fate of many people on the Titanic?

• They swam to safety

• They were rescued by another ship

• They all survived

• Many people died

What question should you ask to find a cause in a text?

• What happened next?

• Why did something happen?

• Who was involved?

• Where did it happen?