Cause and effect relationships can be identified through signal words like because, if, then, and when. These words connect a cause to its effect, showing how one event or thing leads to another. Writers should look for linking words like since, so, and therefore to connect cause and effect sentences and help explain how things work or happen in paragraphs. Websites provided give more information on identifying and writing about cause and effect relationships.

1. Effect Cause and Mary Johnson

2. Cause what makes something happen

3. Effect what happens

4. There are signal words that will help you to identify the two parts of a cause/effect relationship. The most common signal words are: because, if, when, so, then. It got dark because the sun went down.

5. Writing Tips Look for words such as… Since So Because Therefore Due to the fact … to join cause and effect sentences. Use cause and effect in paragraphs to explain how things work OR how something happens

6. My sister was scared of the mouse , so she yelled for help . Find the cause in the sentence below.

7. You did it!

8. OOPS! Try again

9. Cause and Effect Websites http://mrsdell.org/causeandeffect/ http://www. literacymatters .org/content/text/cause.htm http: //languagearts . pppst .com/cause-effect.html