Cause and effect is a text structure utilized by writers to explain an event or multiple events (the cause) and the subsequent event or events that occur as a result (the effect). This worksheet aims to help children recognize signal words and visuals employed by writers when presenting cause and effect in informational texts. Afterward, students will read a brief passage on the California Gold Rush and complete a graphic organizer. Tailored for fourth graders, this worksheet provides valuable practice to equip children for comprehending and composing nonfiction. It is a supplementary resource to accompany Nonfiction Text Structures #1: Compare and Contrast and Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description.
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