1. Mrs. Ransey’s Second Grade
Cause and Effect
Mrs. Ransey’s Second Grade

2. Cause…
A cause is something that makes something else happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. To determine the cause, ask the question "Why Did it Happen?"

3. Effect…
An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Of two related events, it’s the one that happens second or last.  To determine the effect, ask the question "What Happened?"

4. Cause & Effect
You use cause and effect every day when you solve problems and make decisions. Understanding causes and effects is important in both day-to-day living and long-range planning. Learning to identify cause and effect relationships can help you understand what has happened.

5. Examples The boy kicked the ball. <- Cause
The ball rolled. <- Effect

6. Sally studied hard for a test. <- Cause
Sally earned an A on her test. <- Effect

7. Joe became really tired. <- Cause
Joe went to sleep early. <- Effect

8. The girl teased the cat. <- Cause
The cat growled. <- Effect

9. Pairing… Practice pairing causes and effects with these activities:

10. Connecting Words
Look for the connecting words that show cause-and-effect relationships.
Here are some common words that frequently connect cause and effect :
because so if…then
Since as a result therefore
due to this is how

11. Practice Connecting
Practice selecting connecting words for sentences with this activity:

12. Listen for Cause and Effect Examples…

13. Internet Resources

14. Noraa Ransey
North Calloway Elementary