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Signal words for cause and effect texts include because, since, as a result, if/then, therefore, due to, and for.  \nCircle the text's signal words and underline the causes and effects.  \nDoes it seem like you get a cold every winter? People get sick with colds when tiny viruses enter their bodies and begin to multiply. These viruses spread easily because they travel through droplets that are released when someone coughs, sneezes or even talks. If you are close to someone with a cold, you might inhale these tiny droplets. It’s also possible for droplets to float in the air and then land on nearby surfaces. The germs can survive on hard surfaces like doorknobs and phones for hours, so other people may touch them later without even knowing it!  \nIf someone touches a contaminated surface and then rubs their eyes or touches their nose or mouth, the virus can get into their body. The inside of your nose and throat are warm, moist places where viruses can grow quickly. When your body senses a virus, it sends white blood cells to fight the infection. This battle inside the body leads to symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat or coughing.  \nSome people get sick more easily than others due to certain factors. A person who is not getting enough sleep, for example, may have a weaker immune system. Stress can make it hard for the body to fight viruses, and poor nutrition can also make it harder for the immune system to work well. When the immune system is less strong than it should be, viruses are more likely to cause sickness.  \nColds tend to spread more in the winter months. Since people spend more time indoors with windows closed when the weather is cold, viruses can remain in the air for longer periods of time. This can make it easier to get colds in crowded places like buses, classrooms or stores. Therefore, even one sick person can unintentionally infect many others over a short amount of time.  \nAlthough colds are common and usually not serious, you can take small actions to prevent getting a cold. Frequent handwashing, coughing into your elbow and getting enough rest can reduce the chances of infection. When people understand that these actions can make a difference, they can make choices that help keep themselves and others healthier!  \nWhat are six examples of cause and effect in this passage? You may put them in your own words.  \n1.  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n2.  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n3.  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n_______________________________________________________________________________  \n4.  \n5.  \n6.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nAnswers  \nAccept any cause/effect relationship from the text. Answers may include:  \n1.  Because viruses travel in droplets when people cough or sneeze, they spread easily to others.  \n2. Since germs can survive on surfaces for hours, people can pick them up later by touching objects.  \n3.  If someone touches a contaminated surface and then rubs their eyes or nose, the virus can enter the body.  \n4.  As a result of the immune system fighting the infection, people develop symptoms like coughing and a runny nose.  \n5.  Due to lack of sleep, stress, or poor nutrition, some people get sick more easily.  \n6. Since people spend more time indoors in winter, colds spread faster in crowded places.","cbCaieQ2cdoraKus","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieQ2cdoraKus","pdf",104947,"English","# Cause and Effect Text Structure\n## Signal Words and Identification Tasks\n## Causes and Effects from the Passage\n## Answer Key","[{\"question\":\"What is the cause-and-effect text structure taught in this worksheet?\",\"answer\":\"It explains what happened and why it happened using relationships between causes and effects.\"},{\"question\":\"Which signal words help identify cause-and-effect relationships?\",\"answer\":\"Because, since, as a result, if/then, therefore, due to, and for.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the worksheet’s six cause-and-effect examples based on the passage?\",\"answer\":\"Examples include viruses spreading through droplets, germs surviving on surfaces, virus entry after touching eyes or nose, symptoms resulting from the immune battle, weaker immunity due to sleep/stress/nutrition, and faster spread in winter indoor crowded settings.\"}]","Cause and Effect - Grade 5 Reading Worksheet | PDF",1791792136]