To solve this "Cause and Effect" worksheet, we need to match the events that happened (Causes) with what happened because of them (Effects). Let's look at the story and the options step-by-step.
Step 1: Analyze the Story
Here are the key events in the story "Snowball Fight":
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Event: It was winter. The snow fell and it was very cold.
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Event: Tim and Mark put on mittens and boots and went outside. Jan and Barb did the same.
3.
Event: Jan ran out to throw a snowball, but she was not fast enough.
4.
Event: Mark saw her and threw one first.
5.
Event: It hit Jan and knocked her down.
Step 2: Match Causes to Effects
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Pair 1:
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Cause Box: "It was cold outside."
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Looking for Effect: Why does being cold matter in the story? The story says, "Tim and Mark put on their mittens and boots... Jan and Barb did the same." They dressed warmly *because* it was cold.
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Matching Effect Box: "Mark threw a snowball at Jan" doesn't fit. "Jan fell down" doesn't fit directly. "The kids put on mittens and boots" fits perfectly.
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Result: Cause: "It was cold outside." → Effect: "The kids put on mittens and boots."
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Pair 2:
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Cause Box: "Mark saw Jan"
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Looking for Effect: What did Mark do when he saw Jan? The story says, "Mark saw her and threw one [a snowball] first."
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Matching Effect Box: "Mark threw a snowball at Jan" is the direct result of him seeing her and deciding to act.
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Result: Cause: "Mark saw Jan" → Effect: "Mark threw a snowball at Jan."
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Pair 3:
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Cause Box: "Jan was hit by a snowball."
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Looking for Effect: What happened to Jan after she was hit? The story says, "It hit Jan and knocked her down!" Being knocked down means she fell.
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Matching Effect Box: "Jan fell down."
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Result: Cause: "Jan was hit by a snowball." → Effect: "Jan fell down."
Step 3: Verify the Matches
Let's double-check the logic:
1. Because it was cold, the kids put on warm clothes. (Logical)
2. Because Mark saw Jan, he threw a snowball at her. (Logical sequence from the text)
3. Because Jan was hit by the snowball, she fell down. (Logical physical consequence)
All matches make sense based on the text provided.
Final Answer:
- Cause:
It was cold outside. → Effect:
The kids put on mittens and boots.
- Cause:
Mark saw Jan → Effect:
Mark threw a snowball at Jan.
- Cause:
Jan was hit by a snowball. → Effect:
Jan fell down.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause effect reading comprehension worksheet.
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