Writing and understanding cause and effect?

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Listen up! You have a job to do. Decide what happened and why it happened! Effect Cause

A. The stream is moving rapidly. Cause Effect Cause Effect A. The stream is moving rapidly. B. This mountain is steep.

B. He cautiously twirls the baton. Cause Effect Cause Effect A. The baton is on fire. B. He cautiously twirls the baton.

A. The water is battering the stones. Cause Effect A. The water is battering the stones. Cause Effect B. A large canyon is carved away.

B. There are dangers all around for a squirrel. Cause Effect A. The squirrel clutched his food with his paws so he could watch for danger. Cause Effect B. There are dangers all around for a squirrel.

A. A triumphant Neil Armstrong jumps across the surface of the moon. Cause Effect A. A triumphant Neil Armstrong jumps across the surface of the moon. Cause Effect B. Until 1969 no human had ever been on the moon.

A. In formation these jets fly only inches apart. Cause Effect A. In formation these jets fly only inches apart. Cause Effect B. The 360 degree turn must be done cautiously.

A. The Green Tree Boa peered into the forest. Cause Effect A. The Green Tree Boa peered into the forest. Effect Cause B.The snake must hunt for its food.

So, do you get it? OK, quick review! Cause: Why it’s happening. Effect: What is happening.

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More Practice A Real Friend Can you find the Cause and Effect? A Real Friend The score was tied in the bottom of the ninth, but the other teams best batter was at the plate. Just thinking about it made Marcie nervous. Crack! The ball flew high into the air and headed for Marcie in right field. Marcie looked up, but the sun blinded her. She dropped the ball. “Way to go, Marcie,” her teammates cheered. Keesha spoke up. “You know the sun made it impossible to see that ball. If we all play better, we’ll win next time.” Marcie smiled at Keesha. She knew a real fiend when she saw one.  

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Now it’s your turn… Can you identify the Cause and Effect ? Another First   The Cincinnati game was only the beginning for Jackie Robinson. Some teams said they would not play against the Dodgers because Robinson was part of the team. They did play, though, since Ford Frick, the National League president said they had to. The Dodgers were soon glad to have Robinson on their team. Partly because of his solid skills, the Dodgers won the National League pennant. In September of 1947, Jackie Robinson scored another first. He was the first African American to compete in a World Series.