Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Graphic Worksheet – 3rd Grade

Build strong cause and effect skills with the Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer Worksheet. This third grade reading printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will practice cause and effect and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Short, focused practice is one of the best ways to help third grade students remember a new skill. Clear directions mean students can get started quickly, and the simple format makes it easy for you to spot who needs more help.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Write the cause and the effect for each text you read. Then tell how the two texts are alike and different." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for third grade students. It also works well for second grade and fourth grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

Skills covered: Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.3.3, RI.3.8, RL.3.9, RI.3.9.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 2 (1 worksheet page, 1 cover page).

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