Actions and Outcomes with Dr. Seuss

Understanding Cause and Effect Using The Tooth Book Grade 1 ELA Lesson

What Are Actions and Outcomes?

An ACTION is something someone does An OUTCOME is what happens because of that action Actions and outcomes are connected! Let's look for examples together

Meet The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss

Listen and Look for Connections

Listen carefully as we read Look for what characters DO Think about what HAPPENS next Raise your hand when you notice a connection!

Actions and Outcomes in The Tooth Book

{"left":"Brushing teeth every day\nEating healthy foods\nTaking care of our teeth","right":"Healthy, strong teeth\nNo tooth pain or problems\nBeautiful smiles"}

Turn and Talk Time!

Turn to your partner and discuss: What action did you notice in the book? What happened because of that action? How are they connected?

Real-Life Connections

Healthy habits help our whole community Washing hands keeps everyone healthy Brushing teeth prevents problems Eating good food gives us energy Taking care of ourselves helps others too!

Draw Your Own Action and Outcome

Draw a person doing something Show what happens because of their action Write a simple sentence about your picture Be ready to share with the class!