ESL Slide

Ms. Hamiltons3rd Grade class

Cause and Effect

causeWhat makes something happenThere can be more than one causeExamples:Maria lost her keysRichard left the door openThe high wind and heavy raineffectWhat happensThere can be more than one effectExamples:The baby started to cryThey went to the hospitalElizabeth couldnt eat or sleep

Signal wordsWords that indicate a relationship exists between two events (a cause and an effect)as a resultbecauseconsequentlysincesoSignal word examplesAs a result of not wearing a jacket while playing in the cold weather, Robert got sick.Steven passed the test because he studied.They didnt clean their rooms; consequently, they werent permitted to go to the park.Since Cathy lived on a farm, she had a pony.It was raining so the children played inside.They won because they practiced.Causeeffect

As a result of farmers milking cows, we get dairy products such as milk, cheese, and ice cream.Causeeffects

7Since he was drinking, talking, and reading while driving, he had an accident and broke his leg.Causeseffect

summary

A cause makes something happenAn effect tells what happensSignal words show a relationship exists between cause and effect

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