ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension focuses on developing reading skills and comprehension strategies for young learners.

Understanding Main IdeasIdentifying Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Understanding Author’s PurposeUnderstanding Vocabulary in ContextRecognizing Cause and Effect
Reading for School AssignmentsUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeEnjoying Books and Stories
Previewing the PassageUsing Process of EliminationChecking Your Answers
Understanding Main I...Identifying Supporti...Making InferencesUnderstanding Author...Understanding Vocabu...Recognizing Cause an...Reading for School A...Using Reading Skills...Enjoying Books and S...Previewing the Passa...Using Process of Eli...Checking Your Answer...
Advanced Topics

Recognizing Cause and Effect

What Is Cause and Effect?

Cause is why something happens. Effect is what happens because of it.

How to Spot Cause and Effect

  • Look for clue words like because, so, since, or as a result.
  • Ask: "What happened?" and "Why did it happen?"

Why It’s Important

Understanding cause and effect helps you follow the story and see how one event leads to another.

Practice in Stories

Try making a chart with two columns: Cause and Effect, as you read.

Examples

  • It rained (cause), so the soccer game was canceled (effect).

  • The dog barked loudly (cause), and the baby woke up (effect).

In a Nutshell

Cause and effect shows how events are connected.

Key Terms

Cause
Why something happens.
Effect
What happens as a result.
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Reading for School Assignments