To solve this worksheet, we need to think about the story "Owl Moon" and find reasons (causes) for certain events (effects), or figure out what happens as a result of certain actions.
Let’s look at each row:
First Row:
- Effect given: “Pa and the girl had shadows at night.”
- We need to find the cause — why did they have shadows?
→ In the story, it was a bright moonlit night. The full moon lit up the snow so well that they cast long shadows.
So, the cause is:
The moon was very bright.
Second Row:
- Cause given: “Pa turned on his flashlight.”
- We need to find the effect — what happened because he turned it on?
→ He turned it on to see better in the dark woods, maybe to check something or guide them. But more specifically in the story, turning on the flashlight might scare away animals or show them where to go. However, since no specific text is given here, we can reasonably say:
Effect:
They could see better in the dark.
*(This makes sense — flashlights help you see when it’s dark.)*
Third Row:
- Effect given: “Pa and the girl headed home.”
- We need to find the cause — why did they head home?
→ In the story, after waiting quietly for an owl call and not hearing one, they decided to go back. Also, it got late or cold. A simple reason from the story: They didn’t hear an owl call.
So, the cause is:
They didn’t hear an owl call.
Now let’s double-check:
1. Bright moon → shadows
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2. Flashlight on → see better
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3. No owl call → went home
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These all fit logically with the story and the concept of cause and effect.
Final Answer:
Top box (cause): The moon was very bright.
Middle box (effect): They could see better in the dark.
Bottom box (cause): They didn’t hear an owl call.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of owl moon worksheet.
