Describing Connections Between Sentences and Paragraphs Task Cards Set 1

First Name

Last Name

Homeroom Teacher

• Marler/McCullen
• Chmielowicz
• Steidl

Which words in the paragraph signal a contrast?

• both, however
• however, while
• and, also
• both, and

Which words in the paragraph signal a problem and solution?

• might, breathing
• suffer, feeling
• upset, stress
• suffer, solution

Which words in the paragraph signal a cause and effect?

• as a result, because
• expedition, because
• became, symbol
• knowledgeable, as a result

Which words in the paragraph signal a sequence?

• This, first
• Finally, observe
• First, Then
• This, finally

Which word in the paragraph signal a cause and effect?

• As a result
• increase
• makes
• affects

Read the sentences below about snails and slugs. What is the relationship between the first and second sentences?

• The first sentence tells a problem. The second sentence shows the solution.
• The first sentence tells a similarity. The second sentence describes the differences.

Read the sentences below about hand washing. What is the relationship between the first and second sentences?

• The first sentence tells the cause. The second sentence shows the effect.
• The first sentence tells the similarities. The second sentence describes the differences.