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Estimated Time: 40-50 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4, Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP)
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4
- Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP)
Description:
Students will work in large and small groups to determine the cause and the effect relationships in sentences.
Instructions:
Step 1: Activate Prior Knowledge with a KWL on Cause and Effect
Step 2: Model and teach Cause and Effect using a powerpoint or video clip that includes large group practice activity on labeling the cause and the effect in a sentence. Students in higher grades will take notes and complete the L section of their KWL chart.
Step 3: Small group practice: Students work in groups of four to write four effects on on Post-it® Note (1, 2, 3, 4). On the next Post-it Note the students write the causes with a blank to put the effect. The group then presents their Post-it Notes and have their classmates match the appropriate cause with the effect. The lower grades and use pictures with scaffolding from the teacher.
Step 4: Students write a journal entry on What I Have Learned.
Afterwards:
Objective: Students will learn how to analyze and determine the text structure of cause and effect.
Lesson Extensions: Students can read informational text to find causes and effects and present their findings to the class.
Supporting All Learners: Large group and small group engagement.
Assignment/Home Connection: Student can reflect on their own life experiences and write several cause and effect sentences to demonstrate their understanding.
