Cause and Effect
Something that happens
What is compare?
The similarities between two things
What is making predictions?
Guessing what will happen next
What is main idea?
What the text is mostly about
What is sequencing?
The order of events
What is effect?
The result of the cause
What is contrast?
The differences between two things
What parts of a text help you make a prediction?
details, pictures, titles
Where can you find the main idea?
First or last sentence of the text.
What are clue words to help us identify sequence in text?
first, next, then, last
a timeline of dates
yesterday, today, tomorrow
What comes first, cause or effect?
Cause
What are some clue words that can help identify when two things are being compared?
same, also, alike, both
The clouds are looking dark. What will happen next?
It will rain
If the main idea is not clearly stated, how can you find it?
The topic and the details of the text
Why is sequencing important?
It helps the story make sense
As the wind speed increases, the sailboat moves fast. Which part is the effect?
The sailboat moves faster
What are some clue words that can help identify when two things are being contrasted?
unlike, different, only
The girl had $20. She wanted to buy a new movie, a snack and a drink. The total for all of these items is $22 though. What will the girl do?
Put something back
What supports the main idea?
Details from the text
What is one example of text where we can use sequencing?
recipe, directions, etc- teachers digression
It rained for 3 days and the temperature dropped to 15 degrees. What will the effect be?
The rain will freeze
S- used to color
D- one is liquid and one is solid
John was running late for school, so he missed the bus. His parents were already at work. His only option was to ride his bike. But he got a flat tire on the way to school.
A- He skips school B- asks a stranger for a ride C- Walks his bike the rest of the way to school D- Turns around and goes home
C- Walks his bike the rest of the way to school
Why do you think Main Idea is important to know when reading a text?
To help us understand what we are reading about
When I woke up the first thing I did was got dressed. Next, I combed my hair. Then, I ate my breakfast. Last, I brushed my teeth. What do you think this sequence of events is talking about?
Getting ready for work/school/the day.