Instructional Focus for Structural Patterns Grade 4 Digital English Instructional Focus for Structural Patterns Grade 4 Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04

Fourth Grade Reading: Standard 2.1 Students identify structural patterns found in informational text to strengthen comprehension. Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 2

Definition of Cause and Effect Fourth Grade Definition of Cause and Effect The cause is why something happens. The effect is what happens; it’s the result. Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 Animate- each sentence to come in separately 3

Fourth Grade Rosa saved her money for more than one year, so now she is planning to buy a new bike. saved her money year, so now she is planning to buy a new bike. Last year, many students ate too much greasy food. Last year, many students ate too much greasy food. As a result, they gained too much weight. greasy food. As a result, they gained too much weight Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 Tou studied politics; therefore, he became a lawyer. Tou studied politics; therefore, he became a lawyer. studied politics 4

5 The weather was cold; consequently, Sarah put on her scarf. Fourth Grade The weather was cold; consequently, Sarah put on her scarf. weather was cold put on her scarf In 2002, numerous rainforests were cut down. As a result, the habitats of many animals were destroyed. rainforests were cut down As a result, the habitats of many animals were destroyed Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 5

6 Cause Effect Fourth Grade Rosa saved her money. She is planning to buy a new bike. Students ate too much greasy food. They gained too much weight. Tou studied politics. He became a lawyer. The weather was cold. Sarah put on her scarf. Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 Numerous rainforests were cut down. Habitats of many animals were destroyed. 6

Cause and Effect Signal Words Fourth Grade Cause and Effect Signal Words for this reason so due to since because consequently as a result therefore Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 Each word to appear separately, one at a time. 7

Fourth Grade Rosa saved her money for more than one year, so now she is planning to buy a new bike. so Last year, many students ate too much greasy food. As a result, they gained too much weight. As a result Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 Tou studied politics; therefore, he became a lawyer. therefore 8

9 The weather was cold; consequently, Sarah put on her scarf. Fourth Grade The weather was cold; consequently, Sarah put on her scarf. consequently In 2002, numerous rainforests were cut down. As a result, the habitats of many animals were destroyed. As a result Checked by MH 6-29-04 and TR 6-29-04 9