🎯 I Can Statement

I can identify cause and effect relationships in simple sentences.

Success Criteria: I will find the reason (cause) and the result (effect) in each example.

📚 Part 1: Find the Effect

Read each cause. Choose the best effect.

1. It rained all day.

The grass got wet.

The sun was bright.

Birds were singing.

2. Maria forgot her lunch.

She played at recess.

She was hungry at school.

She did her homework.

3. The ice cream was left in the sun.

It melted.

It got colder.

It turned purple.

4. Tom studied hard for his test.

He forgot everything.

He got a good grade.

He was late to school.

5. The dog was hungry.

It took a nap.

It ate its food quickly.

It played with a ball.

✏️ Part 2: Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks to complete each cause and effect.

6. Because it was very cold outside, ____________________.

7. The plant died because ____________________.

8. Since Sarah practiced piano every day, ____________________.

9. Because the alarm clock didn't ring, ____________________.

10. The cookies burned because ____________________.

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners)

Write your own cause and effect sentence:

💡 Differentiation Support

For extra help: Look for signal words like "because," "since," "so," and "as a result."

Dyslexia-friendly tip: Use a colored overlay or highlight key words in each sentence.

Cause and Effect Practice

Cause and Effect Practice

🎯 I Can Statement

📚 Part 1: Find the Effect

✏️ Part 2: Complete the Sentences

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners)

💡 Differentiation Support

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