List three signal words or phrases that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, as presented in the video.

Because, as a result, therefore

Identifying Cause and Effect

Name: Identifying Cause and Effect
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · ELA · 10 min

I can identify cause and effect relationships in a text.

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The cause is the reason why something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.
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If your mom asks why you lied, the effect might be that you start sweating.
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Words like because, since, and as a result can help you identify cause and effect relationships.

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