Exploring Cause and Effect in Writing

What does not automatically indicate that one event caused another?

• An official scientific study

• Direct interaction between two factors

• A clear connection between two events

• One event happening after another

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CCSS.RI.4.3

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How can cause and effect enhance an essay?

• By complicating the plot

• By adding humor

• By making connections clear

• By introducing new characters

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CCSS.RI.4.3

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What is a common mistake when identifying cause and effect?

• Overemphasizing the effect

• Confusing it with correlation

• Focusing only on immediate causes

• Ignoring the sequence of events

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Why might Uncle Bertrand's visits correlate with full moons?

• Because he plans his visits accordingly

• It's purely coincidental

• Due to a scientific phenomenon

• Because of his behavior changes

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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What indicates a direct cause and effect relationship?

• Two events happening simultaneously

• One event directly resulting from another

• A theoretical connection between events

• A repeated pattern of events

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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What action did Uncle Bertrand's behavior directly cause?

• The Red Sox winning a game

• A family gathering

• His being sent home

• A change in weather

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CCSS.RI.4.3

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What was the effect of Uncle Bertrand tearing up the carpet?

• He had to pay for repairs

• He was never invited again

• He had to apologize

• He received a gift

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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What resulted from a neighbor's visit while Uncle Bertrand was present?

• A friendly chat

• A neighborhood party

• Uncle Bertrand barking

• A new friendship

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What humorous twist concludes the discussion on cause and effect?

• A scientific breakthrough

• Uncle Bertrand becoming a Red Sox outfielder

• Uncle Bertrand's transformation under a full moon

• A family secret revealed

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