What is the CAUSE?
Alex got an A on his Spanish test because he studied hard over the weekend.
He studied hard over the weekend
Amber came home soaking wet after a walk in the rain.
Amber came home soaking wet
Fill in the blank with a signal word that makes sense:
He broke his arm, ______ the doctor put a cast on it.
a) because
b) so
c) consequently
d) since
b) so
How old was King Tut when he became King?
9 years old
Pinch is to pain
Cause: Pinch Effect: Pain
Marcus got a bellyache after eating all his Halloween candy in one day
Eating all his Halloween candy in one day
I went swimming today because it was so hot.
I went swimming today
Identify the signal word in the sentence
A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
As a result
How many years did King Tut rule?
10 years
I ate all my lunch because I was hungry.
Cause: I was hungry Effect: I ate all my lunch
Practicing everyday helped Marissa win the race.
Practicing everyday
Jared fell off his skateboard and broke his arm.
Broke his arm
Write ONE sentence using ONE signal word for why someone might feel happy.
She was happy because her family got a dog.
What were two reasons the Nile River was dangerous?
I run everyday, now I am losing weight.
Cause: I run everyday Effect: I am losing weight
Because I helped my father, he took me to the movies.
I helped my father
Because my dog ran away, now he has to stay on his leash when we walk.
Now he has to stay on his leash when we walk
Fill in the blank with a signal word that makes sense:
I never brush my teeth, ______ I have 5 cavities.
a) because
b) this led to
c) consequently
d) since
c) consequently
How did King Tut die?
Caught a disease after an injury
The dog wags his tail when he's happy.
Cause: He's happy Effect: The dog wags his tail
Mandy lives way up in the hills, so she has a great view of the city.
Mandy lives way up in the hills
Jason got grounded after he came home three hours late.
Jason got grounded
Write two sentences using two signal words for why someone needs help.
She did not pay attention in class so she did not turn in her homework. She needs help because her mom will ground her.
What type of treatments were used to help sick people?
Herbal Treatments
He got checked out of school early since he had a dentist appointment.
Cause: He had a dentist appointment Effect: He got checked out of school early