Cause and Effect
Name a signal word that may help identify a cause and effect relationship
Because, so, since, as a result
What does the word dentist mean?
A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth
True or false:
Narrative nonfiction texts are completely made up and not based on facts.
False
Formal changes made according to official procedures
Amendments
To reach an agreement by having each side give up part of its demands
Compromise
Because it was raining, we could not go play outside.
What is the effect
We could not go play outside.
The Latin root multi means many.
What does multiple mean?
Having or involving several parts
True or false:
Narrative nonfiction texts are presented in a logical, organized order.
True
Variation of an original, different impression
Version
Laws that are made or passed
Legislation
The light bulb burnt out in my lamp so it would not turn on.
What is the cause?
The light bulb burnt out.
What does the word benefit mean?
An advantage gained from something.
A narrative nonfiction is told in the form of a story
Eventually
Government by the people
Democracy
As a result of not studying, she failed her spelling test.
What is the result?
She failed her spelling test.
The Latin root spect means look.
What does inspect mean?
Look at closely
True or False:
The author of a narrative nonfiction text never gives their opinion on the topic.
False
A sense of obligation toward something
commitment
Complete the sentence:
I made a __________ to go to the banquet with my mother.
Commitment
I didn't go to school yesterday because I was sick.
What is the cause?
I was sick.
The Latin root vac means to empty.
What does evacuate mean?
Remove from a place of danger to a safer place
Name a text feature that may be in a narrative nonfiction text
Ex: Headers, photos/illustrations
A special right or benefit held by a certain group of people
Privilege
In a __________, it is important to vote for government officials.
Democracy