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Critical Thinking – Cause & Effect

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: RL.1.3, RI.1.3 · Practice Set 6

Level 1 ⭐

1 Match Cause & Effect

🔗 Draw a line from each CAUSE to its EFFECT.

Cause (Why it happened)	Effect (What happened)
Aiden left the popsicle on the counter.	The dog hid under the bed.
The class recycled all week.	It turned into a sticky puddle.
A loud thunderclap shook the windows.	She woke up late for school.
Ms. Park forgot to set an alarm.	Their recycling bin was completely full.

Write your matches: 1→ 2→ 3→ 4→

2 What Caused It?

🤔 Read the effect. Write what might have CAUSED it.

Effect	Possible Cause
The whole street lost power.
The kids' hands turned bright blue.
The soup tasted way too salty.
The runners were out of breath.

3 What Will Happen?

🔮 Read the cause. Write what EFFECT it might have.

Cause	Possible Effect
You leave a bike helmet in direct sun for hours.
You brush your teeth every morning and night.
You pour too much water in a small cup.
You apologize after bumping into someone.

4 Your Own Cause & Effect

✍️ Write 2 cause-and-effect pairs of your own.

Pair 1:

Cause:

Effect:

Pair 2:

Cause:

Effect:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 6.

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?

Explain how you knew.