Cause
True of False: The cause comes before an effect.
True!
True of False: An effect happens before the cause.
False!
The students listened to their teacher during class. They got an A in the class.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: they listened to their teacher
Effect: they got an A in the class
upon
I have 5 people in my _____, including myself.
family
A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
What is the cause?
A tornado blew the roof off the house.
Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
What is the effect?
The ice cream in the freezer melted.
They were in great shape due to exercising 5 times a week.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: They exercised 5 times a week.
Effect: they were in great shape
Get _____ from me! Leave me alone.
away
My favorite ice cream flavor is Chunky Monkey. It's ____ ice cream with walnuts and chocolate chunks.
banana
Because the alarm was not set, we were late for work.
What is the cause?
The alarm was not set.
Fred was driving 75 mph in a 35-mile zone, therefore he got a speeding ticket.
What is the effect?
He got a speeding ticket.
I forgot to go to the grocery store so we have no food in the house.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: didn't go grocery shopping
Effect: No food in the house
Take a _____ of us, please!
picture
Let's ______ to Italy!
travel
The baby was crying, so Dad picked him up.
What is the cause?
The baby was crying
Coral reefs die when the ocean water is heavily polluted.
What is the effect?
Coral reefs die.
State your own cause and effect sentence (about anything).
Answer will vary.
Jack is pretty weird. He says ____ things all the time that make no sense.
random
On the ____ hand, . . .
other
Effect: the sailboat moves faster.
What is a logical cause?
Answers may vary:
The wind speed increases.
There's a big wave, etc.
Cause: Mary did not floss her teeth.
What is a logical effect?
Mary has a cavity.
Mary's dentist scolds her.
Answers will vary.
State your own cause and effect sentence about a little dog who is lost.
Answers will vary.
Grace is running for class _____.
President
Pour the batter _____ into a baking pan.
mixture