Here’s the completed
Cause & Effect chart based on the story, with clear explanations for each pairing:
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✔ Completed Chart:
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CAUSE |
EFFECT |
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| I did not close the lid tightly. |
He escaped. |
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I saw something run by my feet. | I jumped up and hit the lamp. |
| The lamp crashed to the floor and made a loud noise. |
My dad was awakened from his nap. |
| Walked to apologize, stopped, and tried to grab my hamster. |
He took off under the couch and into the kitchen. |
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My mom saw my pet (hamster). | My mom screamed. |
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My mom scooped him into a colander and popped him back into his cage. I tightly secured the top. | I watched my pet play and thought I saw him wink at me. |
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📖 Explanation of Each Cause & Effect Pair:
1.
Cause: “I did not close the lid tightly.”
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Effect: “He escaped.”
*Explanation:* This is the very first consequence in the story. Because the lid wasn’t secure, the hamster was able to get out of his cage.
2.
Cause: “I saw something run by my feet.”
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Effect: “I jumped up and hit the lamp.”
*Explanation:* The sudden movement startled the narrator, causing them to react impulsively — jumping up and accidentally hitting the lamp.
3.
Cause: “The lamp crashed to the floor and made a loud noise.”
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Effect: “My dad was awakened from his nap.”
*Explanation:* Loud noises are disruptive — especially during sleep. The crash woke up Dad, which led to the next part of the story.
4.
Cause: “Walked to apologize, stopped, and tried to grab my hamster.”
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Effect: “He took off under the couch and into the kitchen.”
*Explanation:* When the narrator reached down to grab the hamster, it reacted by running away — showing its fear or instinct to escape.
5.
Cause: “My mom saw my pet (hamster).”
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Effect: “My mom screamed.”
*Explanation:* The narrator says, “When I heard the scream, I knew my mom had seen my pet.” So her seeing the hamster unexpectedly caused her to scream.
6.
Cause: “My mom scooped him into a colander and popped him back into his cage. I tightly secured the top.”
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Effect: “I watched my pet play and thought I saw him wink at me.”
*Explanation:* Once the hamster was safely back in his cage and the situation was resolved, the narrator relaxed and observed him peacefully — even imagining a friendly wink, showing relief and affection.
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✔ Tip for Understanding Cause & Effect:
Ask yourself: “What happened *because* of this?” or “What led to this result?” The cause always comes *before* the effect in time and logic.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause effect reading comprehension worksheet.
