Cause and Effect in Literature and Informational Text (Mentor Texts)
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This resource meets the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Informational Text for Cause and Effect.
RI. 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
RI. 3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
RI. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
RI. 5.5 Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this product you will be able to read authentic engaging texts to your students to teach the concept of cause and effect. Kids of all ages love picture books! It is a great way to keep students engaged while you teach cause and effect. I have picked 12 of my favorite picture books that showcase cause and effect.
With each story that you read aloud to your class, there is a cause and effect graphic organizer for the students to fill out. Each of these stories are also read aloud on Youtube. There is also a blank cause and effect graphic organizer that you can use with any other picture book that you think your class would enjoy. Enjoy reading authentic literature to your class!
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