What is Cause and Effect?
5th GradeELA25 min
aligned to Ccss Ri.5.3
Learning Objective
I can explain how one event can cause another event to happen.
Lesson Flow
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Cause and Effect | Award Winning Teaching Cause and Effect | Reading and Comprehension Strategies
GrammarSongs by Melissa
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The cause is the reason why something happens, and the effect is the result or consequence.
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The word 'because' is a great signal word to use to figure out which is the cause and which is the effect.
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Common signal words for cause are because, since, due to, if, and when.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Give an example of a cause-and-effect relationship. Explain what the cause is and what the effect is in your example.”
Teacher Guide
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