Created By: Marlen Veliz, Reading Coach

Sawgrass Elementary

What caused _____________ to ____________? What are the events that caused

___________? Why does a character (take a particular

action) _______________? Why does ____________ decide to __________? ____________probably chooses _________

over _____________ because ___________.

What might happen if _________________? What were the results of (an event or

action) _________________? What effect did ____________ have on

_________________? What is the effect of __________________?

Cause: happens first Effect: happens last

Have you ever been to a circus? As a child, I went to one that featured elephants that performed tricks. There was an elephant tent that smelled, but I couldn’t wait to see them perform. I pictured myself all grown up- strong and unafraid to work with circus animals. As the elephants came out, I felt my heart sink. I couldn’t believe that the time had finally come for me to see these beautiful creatures in front of me. They danced gracefully around the tent and people stood on top of them without falling. They also made a chain with each other by placing their feet on each other’s back. After their wonderful performance, we stayed to see the fearless lions. They too performed tricks jumping into circles with fires and putting their paws on their trainer’s chest. Someone even had his head inside a lion’s mouth. That was scary. I think that I continue to like the elephants best.

1)What caused the chain of elephants?

a)They held hands.b)They touched each

other’s back.c) They walked in a

line around the tent.d)They graciously

danced around the circus.

2) What might happen if the lion closes its mouth while the trainer has his head inside?

a)The trainer would receive stitches.

b)The trainer would have to go home.

c) The trainer would be injured.

d)The trainer would call for help.

1)What caused the chain of elephants?

a)They held hands.b)They touched each

other’s back.c) They walked in a

line around the tent.d)They graciously

danced around the circus.

2) What might happen if the lion closes its mouth while the trainer has his head inside?

a)The trainer would receive stitches.

b)The trainer would have to go home.

c) The trainer would be injured.

d)The trainer would call for help.

Broccoli for BreakfastBroccoli for breakfast.

Broccoli for lunch.

Broccoli that's tender.

Broccoli with crunch.

Broccoli for dinner.

Broccoli for snacks.

Broccoli in boxes and baskets and sacks.

Broccoli for weeks and for months and for years.

It's up to my eyeballs.

It's up to my ears!

I used to like broccoli but now, I'm afraid, it's beauty, at best, is beginning to fade.

It's lacking in luster.

It's lost all it's charm.

But that's how it goes on a broccoli farm.

--Kenn Nesbitt

3) What were the results of eating too much broccoli?

a)The person gained weight.b)The person continued to eat broccoli all the

time.c) The person ate something else.d)The person got tired of eating broccoli.

4) What are the events that take place in the poetry?

a)Broccoli is packaged in paper bags.b)Broccoli is harvested by people.c) Broccoli is eaten only at snack time.d)Broccoli is eaten at meal times.

3) What were the results of eating too much broccoli?

a)The person gained weight.b)The person continued to eat broccoli all the

time.c) The person ate something else.d)The person got tired of eating broccoli.

4) What are the events that take place in the poetry?

a)Broccoli is packaged in paper bags.b)Broccoli is harvested by people.c) Broccoli is eaten only at snack time.d)Broccoli is eaten at meal times.

5)Why does this person eat broccoli all the time?

a)Because he/she lives on a broccoli farm.b)Because this is all they grow on this farm.c) Because he/she likes broccoli.d)A and B are correct.

6)What caused the person to feel up to his eyeballs?

a)Because he is eating too much broccoli.b)Because he is raising broccoli.c) Because he lost his charm.d)Because he had it for lunch.

5)Why does this person eat broccoli all the time?

a)Because he/she lives on a broccoli farm.b)Because this is all they grow on this farm.c) Because he/she likes broccoli.d)A and B are correct.

6)What caused the person to feel up to his eyeballs?

a)Because he is eating too much broccoli.b)Because he is raising broccoli.c) Because he lost his charm.d)Because he had it for lunch.