A Big City DreamA Big City Dream

By: Ellen SchecterBy: Ellen Schecter

Comprehension Skill ReviewComprehension Skill Review – –CauseCause and Effect and Effect TE 67bTE 67b

AnAn effecteffect isis something that happenssomething that happens..AA causecause explainsexplains whywhy it happens.it happens.Writing may include clue words such as Writing may include clue words such as

because, in order to, so,because, in order to, so, and and as a resultas a result to to link causes and effects.link causes and effects.

If these words are missing, readers need to If these words are missing, readers need to think about cause-and-effect relationships on think about cause-and-effect relationships on their own. their own.

Say It!Say It!BlistersBlistersCatalogCatalogCelebrateCelebrateImpressedImpressedPadlockPadlock

Mrs. Tolsen said she was very impressed by my work.

Mrs. Tolsen said she was very impressed by my work.

I received the new JcPenney catalog in the mail today.

I received the new JcPenney catalog in the mail today.

Marianne had blisters on her hands from working so hard.

Marianne had blisters on her hands from working so hard.

We will celebrate his birthday by having ice cream and cake.

We will celebrate his birthday by having ice cream and cake.

Todd replaced the broken padlock on the gate.

Todd replaced the broken padlock on the gate.

Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.

blisters

catalog

celebrate

impressed

padlock

GREAT GREAT JOB!JOB!