Vocabulary
Wrapped in Ice
Cause & Effect
1

What is the definition of cozy?

Cozy (n.) - warm and comfortable

1

What kind of weather was in the story “Wrapped in Ice”?

a winter storm - snowy
1

What is a cause?

A cause is a reason why something happens

2

What is the definition of gather?

Gather (v.) - to bring or people together into a group

2

Why did the lights go out in Kim’s house?

An icy branch broke and knocked down the power lines.

2

What is an effect?

An effect is what happens after or as a result

3

What is the definition of yard?

Yard (n.) - the ground or land around a house or building

3

What materials did Kim’s mom grab when they pretended to camp?

Logs, flashlights, and games

3

Cause: The air is very cold

What is an effect?

Trees were coated with ice, or raindrops freeze when they land on cold surfaces

4

What kind od word is pretend?

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Adverb

B. Verb - Action word

4

How does Kim’s mom make her feel better about the bad weather?

Kim’s mom pretends they are camping.

4

Effect: The power went out

What was the cause?

Branches fell on the power lines

5

Use covered in a sentence.

Example: The snow covered the branches after the blizzard.


*Student answers may vary

5

What does Kim compare the icy driveway to?

A skating rink

5

Create your own cause and effect scenario!

Hint: What did the reporter advise? What was the cause?

Example Cause: Freezing rain made the roads icy

Effect: The reported advised children to stay home from school. 

Students answers may vary.

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