What is Cause and Effect?
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can explain how one event can cause another event to happen.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
GrammarSongs by Melissa · 9:53Vetted channel
We don't generate video — this one is by GrammarSongs by Melissa on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The cause is the reason why something happens, and the effect is the result or consequence.
- 2
The word 'because' is a great signal word to use to figure out which is the cause and which is the effect.
- 3
Common signal words for cause are because, since, due to, if, and when.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
What is the difference between a cause and an effect?
Which of the following sentences correctly identifies a cause-and-effect relationship?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Give an example of a cause-and-effect relationship. Explain what the cause is and what the effect is in your example.”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson