Cause and Effect
A Mini Lesson by Diana Dell, Ed.S.
A cause is something that makes something else happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. To determine the cause, ask the question "Why Did it Happen?"
An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Of two related events, it’s the one that happens second or last. To determine the effect, ask the question "What Happened?"
CAUSE
The boy kicked the ball.
The girl teased the cat.
Sally studied hard for a test.
Joe became really tired.
EFFECT
Joe went to sleep early.
The ball rolled.
The cat growled.
Sally earned an A on her test.
Joe went to sleep early.