Cause and Effect Module 2
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3rd Grade
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Naomi Drissi
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10 Slides • 9 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand the relationship between cause and effect in stories?
It helps us predict the future
It helps us understand what happens and why it happens
It helps us memorize facts
It helps us write longer stories
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between a cause and an effect?
A cause is the reason something happens, while an effect is what happens because of the cause.
A cause is what happens after the effect.
An effect is always negative, while a cause is positive.
A cause and effect are always the same thing.
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Multiple Choice
Based on the information in the first two slides, what is the effect if it rained all night?
The playground was wet.
The sun came out.
Children played outside.
The rain stopped.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are signal words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?
because
so
and
therefore
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Open Ended
List two signal words that can help you identify a cause and effect relationship in a story.
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Open Ended
What is the cause and effect?
The class was quiet because the teacher was giving instructions.
Cause: __________
Effect: __________
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Open Ended
Read the sentence and identify the cause and effect:
Maria wore a jacket because it was cold outside.
Cause: __________________
Effect: __________________
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are benefits of understanding cause and effect? Choose all that apply.
Explaining why events happen
Becoming a stronger reader
Ignoring story details
Understanding stories better
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Match
Match the cause to the correct effect.
It rained all night.
Maya forgot to set her alarm.
The sun was shining brightly.
He studied hard for the exam.
They left the door open.
The bike became wet and rusty.
She arrived late to school.
They decided to go for a picnic.
He scored high marks.
A stray cat wandered in.
The bike became wet and rusty.
She arrived late to school.
They decided to go for a picnic.
He scored high marks.
A stray cat wandered in.
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