Cause & EffectExamples

created by Mrs. Goertzen’ 4th grade class2011 - 2012 school year

Lora says,“Because I fell off the swing,”

“The effect is that Iscraped my knee.”

Nicolas says,“Because I yelled at the teacher,”

“The effect is that I gotsent to the office.”

Aliah says,“Because I took a test on a bookthat I didn’t read all the way,”

“The effect is that I failed the AR test.”

Zeb says, “Because I looked at the sun,”

“The effect is that my eyes burn.”

Trenton says, “Because I ran into the door,”

“The effect is that I fell down.”

Aaron says, “Because I stood on my desk,”

“The effect is that I fell down.”

Matt says, “Because I was running in the hall and

bumped into someone,”

“The effect is that I fell on the ground.”

Gentry says, “Because I ran into a pole,”

“The effect is that I got knocked out.”

Belle says, “Because I had paper”

“The effect is that while Mrs. G

read out loud, I got to draw.”

Luke says, “Because I ran in the hallway,”

“The effect is that I got in trouble.”

Rachel says, “Because I was doingcartwheels in the hallway,”

“The effect is that I had to go

to the principal’s office!”

Harlea says, “Because I got in trouble with Mrs. G,”

“The effect is that I had to sit out during recess.”

Michael says, “Because I wasn’t listening to the teacher,”

“The effect was that I had homework.”

Brooke says, “Because it’s cold outside,”

“The effect was that I’m wearing a coat.”

Christina says, “Because I was sneaking

my nameinto the Webkinz

drawing box,”

“The effect was that I couldn’t

play for 3 weeks.”

Emma says, “Because I rocked backin my chair,”

“The effect was that I got in trouble with Mrs. G.”

Briggam says, “Because I got my

foot stuck on the rope,”

“The effect is that I fell and hurt my knee.”

Haley says, “Because I was jumping in the hall,”

“The effect is that I had to go seethe principal.”

Ty says, “Because I was sneaking outsidebefore recess,

“The effect was that I had to stay in during recess.”

Josiah says, “Because I was running on the stairs,”

“The effect was that I fell.”

Dean says, “Because Iwas sitting on my desk,”

“The effect was that I hurt my arm.”