Cause & Effect
What happens when one event makes another event happen?
Cause and Effect
What does compare mean?
Tell how things are the same
When you use clues and what you know to figure something out, it’s called _____.
Making an inference
What text feature shows the title of each section?
Heading
Who writes the text?
the author
Which comes first: the cause or the effect?
The cause
What does contrast mean?
Tell how things are different
True or False: An inference comes only from your opinion.
False
What feature explains a picture in nonfiction?
Caption
Why would an author write a funny story?
to entertain
Read:
“Sam forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.”
What is the cause?
Sam forgot his umbrella
How are a dog and a cat the same?
both are animals/pets
The character is shivering and wearing a coat. What can you infer?
It is cold
Where would you look to find what a book is mostly about?
The title
Why would an author write facts about sharks?
to inform
What is the effect in this sentence?
“The dog was hungry, so it ate all its food.”
The dog ate all its food
How is a classroom different from a playground?
One is for learning and one is for playing
If the text says a girl practiced daily and smiled on stage, what can you infer?
She felt proud or confident
How do diagrams help readers?
How can the author’s feelings show in their writing?
through word choice and tone
Why is it important to understand cause and effect in a story?
It helps explain why things happen.
Why do readers compare characters or texts?
To understand them better
Why do good readers make inferences?
To understand what the author doesn't say directly
Why are text features important in nonfiction books?
they help readers understand information
Why should readers think about the author’s purpose?
It helps understand the message of the text