Cause & Effect
The sun came out, so the snow began to melt.
Is the bolded part the Cause or the Effect?
Effect (The melting is what happened because of the sun).
“Bees fly from flower to flower gathering nectar. While they do this, they spread pollen which helps new flowers grow. Bees are essential for a healthy garden.” Summarize this in 3 words.
Answer: Bees help flowers (or similar).
Identify if "Happy" is an emotion or a characteristic.
Emotion (it changes quickly).
Give a synonym for the word "Large."
Big / Huge / Gigantic.
Which grade levels did Miss Landers teach? (there are 12)
Kinder
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Vito forgot to charge his Chromebook last night, so it died during the lesson.
Is the bolded part the Cause or the Effect?
Cause (This is why the computer died).
200: “Soccer players must run for long periods, practice their footwork daily, and learn to work as a team. It is a sport that requires a lot of physical energy and focus.” Identify the topic of this paragraph.
The hard work/requirements of soccer.
Identify if "Honest" is an emotion or a characteristic.
Characteristic (it’s part of who you are).
Give an antonym for the word "Difficult."
Easy / Simple.
How many tattoos does Miss Landers have?
2
Sebastian wanted a 3-D printer, so ___________
Give me an effect.
answers will vary
“Recycling helps keep our oceans clean. By reusing plastic bottles, we prevent trash from hurting sea animals. Everyone should do their part to protect the Earth.” Give this paragraph a new title.
Saving the Earth / Why We Recycle
Someone who always finishes their work on time and keeps their desk clean has this characteristic.
Organized / Responsible / Logistics Manager.
Give a synonym for the word "Quick."
Fast / Speedy / Rapid
How many instruments can Miss Landers play? (extra points for naming each instrument)
1) Piano
2) Guitar
3) Mallets (xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, etc.)
4) Percussion (drums, etc.)
"The plants grew tall because they were given plenty of water and light," is the phrase "The plants grew tall" the Cause or the Effect?
Which is the cause and which is the effect?
Effect (Even though it comes first in the sentence, the growth is the result of the water and light).
“Reading every night builds your brain like a muscle. It helps you learn new words and understand how other people feel. It is one of the best ways to become a better student.” State the point the author is making.
Reading makes you smarter/better.
If you are shaking before a big test, you are feeling this emotion.
Nervous / Anxious.
Vivid - producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Give an antonym for the word "Vivid."
Dull / Boring / Gray
What is my dog's name? How old is he? (200 points/question)
Maui and he is 3 years old.
Topic: Basketball OR drawing
Write a cause and an effect
Wave threw the basketball too hard, so the window broke.
Vito made a three-pointer and the crowd went wild.
The drawing was so beautiful that the crowd cried.
“Aiden’s father told him to learn a trade like welding. He explained that having a special skill is the best way to earn a high salary.” Identify the lesson Aiden’s father is teaching.
Education/Skills lead to better pay.
Identify the characteristic of a person who keeps trying to solve a hard math problem even when it is difficult.
Persistent / Determined / Hard-working.
Give a synonym for the word "Construct" (like building a bridge).
Build / Create / Make.
Which grade levels did Miss Landers teach? (there are 12)
1 (a younger brother)