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Thomas did not feel well this morning; therefore, he did not go to school.
therefore
Cause: I did not eat any breakfast.
Possibly Effects:
a. I got hungry before lunch
b. I didn't make the soccer team
c. I had a bad hair day
a. I got hungry before lunch
Effect: I was cold outside
Possible Causes:
a. I didn't wear a coat
b. It was sunny
c. It was Wednesday
a. I didn't wear a coat
Sam did not study, so she got a bad grade.
So
Cause: I did practice for my soccer game.
Possible Effects:
a. I had pasta for dinner
b. I didn't make any goals
c. My shoe came untied
b. I didn't make any goals
Effect: My tooth chipped.
Possible Causes:
a. I was eating jello
b. My dog bit my hand
c. I hit my mouth on the play set.
c. I hit my mouth on the play set
Causing
Possible Effects:
a. I wore an orange T-shirt to school
b. I was given gifts and cards
c. I got a cold
b. I was given gifts and cards
Effect: I saw colorful fireworks
Possible Causes:
a. My birthday was yesterday
b. It was New Years Eve
c. It was the last day of school
b. it was New Years Eve
Trevor was sent home from school, since he could not follow directions.
Since
Cause: I slept through my alarm.
Possible Effects:
a. I took a shower
b. My mom made pancakes
c. I missed the bus
c. I missed the bus
Effect: I had to do multiplication
Possible Causes:
a. We were in art class
b. I was playing at recess
c. I was taking a math quiz
c. I was taking a math quiz
The family did not pack any snacks for the road trip resulting in everyone being hungry.
Resulting
Cause: I got a 100% on our reading test.
Possible Effects:
a. I ate a sandwich
b. I got a piece fo candy from Mrs. Kison
c. I wore a warm jacket
b. I got a piece of candy from Mrs. Kison
Effect: We did not go outside
Possible Causes:
a. It was raining today
b. It is Friday
c. I didn't eat any lunch
a. It was raining today