Vocabulary
What is the definition of cozy?
Cozy (n.) - warm and comfortable
What kind of weather was in the story “Wrapped in Ice”?
What is a cause?
A cause is a reason why something happens
What is the definition of gather?
Gather (v.) - to bring or people together into a group
Why did the lights go out in Kim’s house?
An icy branch broke and knocked down the power lines.
What is an effect?
An effect is what happens after or as a result
What is the definition of yard?
Yard (n.) - the ground or land around a house or building
What materials did Kim’s mom grab when they pretended to camp?
Logs, flashlights, and games
Cause: The air is very cold
What is an effect?
Trees were coated with ice, or raindrops freeze when they land on cold surfaces
What kind od word is pretend?
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Verb
D. Adverb
B. Verb - Action word
How does Kim’s mom make her feel better about the bad weather?
Kim’s mom pretends they are camping.
Effect: The power went out
What was the cause?
Branches fell on the power lines
Use covered in a sentence.
Example: The snow covered the branches after the blizzard.
*Student answers may vary
What does Kim compare the icy driveway to?
A skating rink
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.