English Language Arts6-8
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
By Courtney D.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 7th graders understand cause and effect relationships within a text, specifically focusing on how a protagonist's actions influence the plot. It's designed to support close reading and analytical thinking.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer after students have read a passage or chapter to identify cause and effect.
- Discussion question: Can you find an example where the protagonist's decision had an unexpected effect on the plot?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames to help them articulate the cause and effect relationships.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to identify multiple causes for a single effect or vice versa.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
By Courtney D.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 7th graders understand cause and effect relationships within a text, specifically focusing on how a protagonist's actions influence the plot. It's designed to support close reading and analytical thinking.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer after students have read a passage or chapter to identify cause and effect.
- Discussion question: Can you find an example where the protagonist's decision had an unexpected effect on the plot?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames to help them articulate the cause and effect relationships.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to identify multiple causes for a single effect or vice versa.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.