Cause and Effect

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What is the definition of 'Cause'?

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

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What is the definition of 'Effect'?

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

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What are some key words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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because, due to, since, so

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In the sentence 'It rained, so the ground is wet', what is the cause?

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It rained.

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In the sentence 'It rained, so the ground is wet', what is the effect?

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The ground is wet.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in nature?

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If it rains (cause), then plants grow (effect).

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the event that leads to the outcome, often introduced by words like 'because' or 'due to'.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the outcome or result that follows the cause, often introduced by words like 'so' or 'therefore'.

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What is a real-life example of cause and effect?

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If you study hard (cause), you will likely get good grades (effect).

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What is the role of context in understanding cause and effect?

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Context helps clarify the relationship between events and can influence how we interpret causes and effects.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3