Help students master text structure with this Domino Effect: Cause & Effect Mini-Unit designed for 3rd–5th grade classrooms! Using the visual metaphor of falling dominoes, this packet teaches students to identify “The Why” (cause) and “The What” (effect) across fiction and non-fiction texts.
What’s Included:
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1 Visual Anchor Chart: Clear definitions of causes and effects alongside a “Signal Word Radar” guide (because, since, so, as a result).
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Blank Domino Templates: Hands-on printable dominoes for classroom modeling and student demonstrations.
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3 Skill-Building Worksheets: Narrative chain reaction flowcharts (“The Spilled Paint”), non-fiction table analysis (“Tsunamis”), and a DIY printable domino craft.
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1 Exit Ticket: Quick 2-per-page formative assessment check.
Ideal for reading groups, ELA centers, test prep, or sub plans!
