Cause and Effect 3rd Grade

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. It is the reason why an event occurs.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It is the outcome of an event.

Front

In the sentence 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park,' what is the cause?

Back

The sun was shining.

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In the sentence 'I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet,' what is the effect?

Back

I got wet.

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

Back

It means to find out what events lead to other events and how they are connected.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground became wet.

Front

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

Back

She studied hard.

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In the sentence 'He was tired because he stayed up late,' what is the effect?

Back

He was tired.

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What is the purpose of understanding cause and effect?

Back

Understanding cause and effect helps us make sense of events and predict what might happen next.

Front

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

Back

It saw a stranger.