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What is the cause in the scenario where Billy's gerbil escaped?
What is the cause in the scenario where Billy's gerbil escaped?
Which of the following is an effect in a cause-and-effect relationship?
Which of the following is an effect in a cause-and-effect relationship?
Which clue word indicates a cause?
Which clue word indicates a cause?
Why is identifying cause-and-effect relationships important for readers?
Why is identifying cause-and-effect relationships important for readers?
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What might be a reason to use a cause-and-effect graphic organizer?
What might be a reason to use a cause-and-effect graphic organizer?
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In the example of Billy and his gerbil, which event directly caused him to leave the cage unlocked?
In the example of Billy and his gerbil, which event directly caused him to leave the cage unlocked?
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Which of the following pairs contains both a cause and an effect?
Which of the following pairs contains both a cause and an effect?
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What technique can be used if a graphic organizer is not available?
What technique can be used if a graphic organizer is not available?
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What does the word 'therefore' indicate in a cause-and-effect relationship?
What does the word 'therefore' indicate in a cause-and-effect relationship?
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In a cause-and-effect relationship, how is the cause defined?
In a cause-and-effect relationship, how is the cause defined?
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Study Notes
Cause and Effect Relationships
- Identifying cause-and-effect relationships improves understanding of stories and information.
- A cause is the reason something happens; an effect is what happens as a result.
- Cause-and-effect relationships are in both informational and fictional texts.
Identifying Cause and Effect
- Recognizing causes and effects helps readers conclude and infer.
- Readers may need to determine why something occurred or why a character feels a certain way.
Clue Words
- Authors use clue words to show cause-and-effect relationships.
- Cause Clue Words: since, because, if, due to
- Effect Clue Words: so, then, therefore, as a result
Tools
- Graphic organizers help analyze causes and effects.
- Highlighters can be used to identify causes and effects in texts.
Examples
- Example 1: Billy's gerbil escaped (effect) because Billy forgot to lock the door (cause). Clue word: because
- Example 2: Ella's hard work led to her being elected class president (effect) Clue word: as a result. The cause: Ella’s hard work
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Description
This quiz explores the importance of identifying cause-and-effect relationships in both informational and fictional texts. You'll learn about clue words that indicate these relationships and how graphic organizers can aid comprehension. Test your knowledge with examples and improve your reading skills!
