The waves crashed against the beach. Thunder cracked and lightning lit the sky. The wind howled and bent trees over. People put shutters on their windows, bought supplies and were ready. 1. Where were they?
1. At the beach
Last Friday, the boy found a kitten in the middle of the road on his way home from school. It was very tiny so he picked it up. Soon it grew, and got bigger. What did the boy find? Where did he find it? When did he find it?
a kitten/in the middle of the road/Last Friday
Tad looked at his watch and frowned. "I'm in trouble now. I was supposed to be home at 5:00," he thought. Effect: Tad is in trouble. What is the cause?
Cause: He is late/He was supposed to be home at 5:00
Every day after school, LaToya walks home. She and her dad live there. She gets home about 4:00 and her dad is home by 6:00. LaToya doesn't mind staying alone expect when it's raining. Where? Who? Why?
school/her dad/she doesn't like staying alone in the rain
The girl showed the lady her ticket. Then she walked down the stairs and found her seat. The players ran onto the court. They got into their positions. The ball went up in the air and the game began. Where is the girl?
at a basketball game
Effect: Marley was drenched in the rain
Cause: She forgot her umbrella/raincoat.
Cause: Michael cheated on his GMAS test
Effect: He will get in trouble with his teacher.
The girl sneezed. Her dad felt her forehead and took her temperature. She told him her throat hurt. He pulled the blankets over her. He told her to try to sleep while he emailed her teachers. What is wrong? Why did he email her teachers?
the girl is sick/he emailed her teachers because she is sick and won't be coming to school
The room was a mess! Pots and pans were piled in the sink. Drawers and cabinets were flung open. Chocolate chips dotted the floor and empty cartons were on a sticky counter, but the smell was delicious. 1. Why was the kitchen a mess?
1. Because the person was baking cookies.
The waves crashed against the beach. Thunder cracked and lightning lit the sky. The wind howled and bent trees over. People put shutters on their windows, bought supplies and were ready. 1. What was happening?
1. A hurricane
Cause: Jamie stole money from his dad's wallet.
Effect: His dad was angry./ Jamie got caught/Jamie was put on punishment.
Mr. Slaton woke up with a start. He heard his front door open. "Oh no!" he thought. "I wonder if I remembered to lock the door?" Effect: Someone is coming in Mr. Slaton's house in the middle of the night. What is the cause?
Cause: Mr. Slaton forgot to lock his door.
Effect: My mom called a mechanic to pick up her car.
Cause: My mom's car broke down on the way to work.
Keshia saved all her money. It was exactly what she wanted. She liked the leather seats and the sunroom. The color was a perfect candy apple red. What did Keshia buy?
a new car
The beat ate lots of nuts and fish. Her fur got thick. She prepared her den. The leaves fell from the trees and the days turned colder. What season is it?
Fall
Tara opened the refrigerator door. "Yuck! Something sure smells," she thought. "Dad must have forgotten to clean out all the leftovers from last week." Effect: Something in the refrigerator smelled bad. What is the cause?
Cause: Dad forgot to clean out all the leftovers from last week
Effect: Jordan missed the bus to school.
Cause: He woke up late./ He forgot what time the bus comes.
The room was a mess! Pots and pans were piled in the sink. Drawers and cabinets were flung open. Chocolate chips dotted the floor and empty cartons were on a sticky counter, but the smell was delicious. 1. Where in the house are they?
1. The kichen
The young woman looked down at her long white dress. She felt like a princess. She walked down the aisle to her groom. What is happening?
A wedding
Chloe was a lonely 8 year old girl. She was lonely because she lived on a farm million of miles from her friends in town. How was Chloe feelings? What do you think the effect of her loneliness was?
lonely/sad, unhappy
Wearing glasses helps Marcus see better. What is the cause? What is the effect?
Cause: Marcus has glasses. Effect: Marcus is able to see better.