Cause and Effect

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Objective

I can describe what happened and why it happened.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the difference between a cause and an effect in your own words.

2

Give an example of a cause-and-effect relationship in your daily life.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Maria missed the school bus, so she was late for school. What happened and why did it happen? The dog barked loudly because a stranger walked past the house. What happened and why did it happen? The plant didn't get any water; therefore, it died. What happened and why did it happen?

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