Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'It got dark because the sun set.'

Back

The sun set.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'Mark fell asleep in class because he was very tired.'

Back

Mark was very tired.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is a possible effect of a windy day?

Back

David flew his kite.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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Identify the cause in the sentence: 'My sister was afraid of the mouse, so she screamed for help.'

Back

My sister was afraid of the mouse.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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What is a reason someone might not do their homework?

Back

You left your folder at school.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; the effect is the outcome of the cause.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

Back

Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is a common phrase used to describe cause and effect?

Back

Every action has a reaction.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3