1. Cause and Effect

2. Definition: C E Cause—The cause is why something happens Effect—The effect is what happens; it is the result

3. Purposes: To recognize relationships between main ideas/events and results To make reasonable or likely predictions and inferences To draw accurate conclusions

4. Cause Words: problem, cause, contributed to Effect Words: because, as a result of, effect, outcome

5. Cause Effect Graphic Organizer

6. 5 inches of snow School cancelled Busses couldn’t get out of parking lot Roads are unsafe Example

7. Problem/ Cause Solution/ Effect Graphic Organizer

8. Problem/ Cause Solution/ Effect Example 5 inches of snow on the ground School cancelled due to unsafe road conditions.

9. Short Answer Format: Claim: Evidence: (detail/quote) Evidence: reasoning: Example: School was cancelled due to snow. There was 5 inches of snow on the ground and the roads were unsafe. Since the busses could not pick up students due to the snow, school was cancelled.

10. Multiple Choice: Look for the answer in the text! You should find hints or clues in the reading. Often you will find key words as signal words to let you know there is a cause/effect relationship. Cause Words: problem, cause, contributed to Effect Words: because, as a result of, effect, outcome