Nonfiction Cause & Effect

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What is a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the result or outcome that occurs due to a cause.

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Give an example of a cause: "It was raining outside."

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The effect could be: "We stayed indoors."

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What does it mean to identify the cause and effect in a sentence?

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It means to determine what event led to another event happening.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked because it saw a stranger,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'it saw a stranger.'

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In the sentence 'She studied hard, so she passed the test,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'she passed the test.'

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect in nonfiction texts?

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To explain how events are related and to help readers understand the reasons behind actions.

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

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The cause is 'The sun was shining.'

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Identify the effect in the sentence: 'He was tired because he stayed up late.'

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The effect is 'He was tired.'

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What is a signal word that indicates a cause?

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'Because' is a signal word that indicates a cause.