🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To identify cause and effect relationships in writing

Success Criteria: I can find the cause (what happened first) and the effect (what happened because of it)

📚 Cause and Effect Examples

Remember: Cause = WHY something happened | Effect = WHAT happened

1. Because it rained heavily, the cricket match was cancelled.

2. The ice cream melted since it was left in the sun.

3. Emma studied hard for her test, so she got an A+.

4. The power went out during the storm, therefore we used candles.

5. Since the alarm didn't go off, Jake was late for school.

6. The garden flourished because we watered it every day.

7. As a result of the roadworks, traffic was very slow.

8. The library was closed, so we couldn't borrow any books.

9. Because the temperature dropped to -2°C, the puddles froze.

10. The team practised every day, consequently they won the championship.

Hint: Look for words like because, since, so, therefore, as a result

🔍 Part 2: Identify Cause and Effect

The dog was barking loudly _____ because a stranger was at the door _____

Since Tom forgot his lunch _____, his mum had to bring it to school _____

The flowers died _____ because nobody watered them for a week _____

Because the weather was sunny, _________________________________

The computer crashed, so ____________________________________

Since it was Mum's birthday, ___________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Own Explanation

Remember to use signal words: because, since, so, therefore, as a result, consequently

🌟 Extension Activity (Challenge)

Example: It rained → the ground got wet → people slipped → the council put up warning signs

💡 Dyslexia-Friendly Tips

• Use coloured overlays when reading

• Highlight signal words in different colours

• Read examples aloud before writing

🎯 Differentiation Support

Need help? Use the sentence starters: "Because...", "Since...", "As a result..."

Ready for more? Try using advanced connectives: "consequently", "due to", "owing to"