Because and Result Answer Key

In this worksheet, students examine a passage about a heatwave and identify cause-and-effect relationships. They fill in a chart that matches each cause to its correct effect using contextual details from the text. Afterward, students answer reflection questions requiring them to analyze the chain of events and evaluate which factor had the largest impact. They also consider whether causes can have multiple effects and provide examples. The activity strengthens comprehension of complex informational texts by emphasizing relationships between events. Students practice isolating triggers, outcomes, and contributing conditions. This worksheet builds essential analytical skills used in science, social studies, and nonfiction reading.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Cause and Effect

English Language Arts – Informational Text Comprehension

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Event Analysis

English Language Arts – Reading for Key Details

This worksheet is part of our Critical Comprehension Worksheets collection.