1. Understanding Cause and Effect Relationships Explanation: Sometimes something happens that causes another event. Why it happens is called the CAUSE, and what happens as a result is called the EFFECT. Cause Effect: my pants are ruined. so I fell in the mud,

2. Special words can help indicate to you that a cause/effect relationship exists. Examples of these words are:

3. Causes Complete each sentence with a cause that might lead to the following effect: Example: _______________, so I missed my flight. I arrived at the airport late, so I missed my flight. If I _______________, then I will not have cavities. If I _______________, then I will win the race. I _______________, so I ran out of gas. I _______________, so I felt better the next day.

4. Effects Complete each sentence with an effect to go with the cause that is provided: Example: I forgot to study, so ______________. I forgot to study, so I failed my test. I ate too much supper, so ___________________. I forgot to wear my helmet, so __________________. If I watch the weather, then ___________________. If I remember to clean my room, then __________________.