1. Number your paper 1-8.  Read each piece of text.  Write down the cue word that tells you about cause and effect.

2.  Try to combine sentences using a cause and effect cue word.  Try 3 or 4 sentences of your own.  Write your favorite one down.

3. Practice making inferences and think about cause and effect in each sentence.

4.  Practice reading and making inferences.

5.  Practice reading and making inferences.