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TENTH GRADE
Thinking skills
Module 2 Lesson 1
Welcome!
Throughout this module, you will be able to use reading strategies, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills to construct meaning and develop understanding as well as an appreciation of a variety of genres of both fiction and nonfiction. You will learn by using the best way nowadays to work individually without the straight directions of a teacher; but remember, read very carefully the instructions given.
Table of Contents
Introduction and instructions
Lesson 1-Cause and effects
Lesson 2-Facts and opinions
Lesson 3-Main Idea-Stated and unstated
Lesson 4-Sequence of events
Lesson 5-Theme
Module 2
Objective:
After the studying this module, the students will:
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Establish cause and effects
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Distinguish between facts and opinion
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Infers the main idea
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Identify sequence of events in a story
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Identify theme
Lesson 1
Cause and effect
A cause is what makes something happens. To find the cause, you need to ask yourself, “What happened first?”
An effect is what happens because of something else (the cause). To find the effect, you need to ask yourself, “What happened second?”
Example:
1. The boy was grounded because he wasn’t on green at school.
What happened first? The boy wasn’t on green at school. (This is the cause)
What happened second? The boy was grounded. (This is the effect)
There are signal words that will help you to identify the two parts of a cause/effect relationship. The most common signal words are: because, if, when, so, then.
Cause and effect
Practicing exercise
Now, let’s try to identify some cause-effect relationships.
Remember, the cause is the first part of a cause-effect relationship and the effect is the second part.
I. Underline the cause in the following sentences:
1. It got dark because the sun went down.
2. My sister was scared of the mouse so she yelled for help.
3. The dog dug a hole so he could bury his bone.
4. Mark was tired, so he fell asleep in class.
5. If you study hard, you will pass the test.
Cause and effect-Answer key
Practicing exercise
I. Underline the cause in the following sentences:
1. It got dark because the sun went down.
2. My sister was scared of the mouse so she yelled for help.
3. The dog dug a hole so he could bury his bone.
4. Mark was tired, so he fell asleep in class.
5. If you study hard, you will pass the test.
Cause and effect
Quiz
Read the paragraph and answer the questions.
1. We enjoy watching reruns of old TV shows. Sometimes they are very
funny. It is neat to see what people looked like many years ago. That's
just as funny as their jokes!
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Why do the people enjoy watching reruns?
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What is just as funny as the jokes?
2. Today is Saturday. The recycling center is only open on Saturdays.
Mia will take her cans to be recycled today.
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Why will Mia go to the recycling center today?
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What can Mia do only on Saturdays?
Cause and effect
Quiz-Answer key
1. We enjoy watching reruns of old TV shows. Sometimes they are very funny. It is neat to see what people looked like many years ago. That's just as funny as their jokes!
Why do the people enjoy watching reruns?
because they are funny
What is just as funny as the jokes?
the way the people on TV looked.
2. Today is Saturday. The recycling center is only open on Saturdays. Mia will take her cans to be recycled today.
Why will Mia go to the recycling center today?
Because the center is only open on Saturdays
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What can Mia do only on Saturdays?
Take her cans to the recycling center.
Cause and effect
Test
Match the effect with its cause.
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Effect |
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Cause |
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1. |
_____ |
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The mother chose a punishment. |
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a. |
It is my responsibility to care
for our dog, Matador. |
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2. |
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The blacksmith came and nailed
another one in place. |
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b. |
The boy woke up with a sore
throat. |
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3. |
_____ |
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A new day had begun. |
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c. |
My friend Millie and I went to a
picnic today. |
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4. |
_____ |
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His mother let him stay home
from school. |
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d. |
Shelly received three cards in
the mail today. |
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5. |
_____ |
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She graduates from high school
tomorrow. |
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e. |
The violent storm rained hail
down on the house. |
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6. |
_____ |
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The old shingle roof began to
leak where it was damaged. |
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f. |
The iron shoe flew from the
horse's hoof as the animal galloped down the road. |
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7. |
_____ |
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We brought a cooler full of
food. |
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g. |
The child refused to do any
chores. |
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8. |
_____ |
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I give him fresh food and water
every day. |
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h. |
Dawn spread across in the
eastern sky, illuminating the world. |
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9. |
_____ |
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She was outside last evening,
and her eye is swollen shut. |
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i. |
Bob brushes his teeth after
every meal. |
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10. |
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His dentist was pleased that he
had no cavities. |
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j. |
Kara is allergic to mosquito
bites. |
Answer key:
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Effect |
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Cause |
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1. |
g |
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The mother chose a punishment. |
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a. |
It is my responsibility to care
for our dog, Matador. |
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2. |
f |
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The blacksmith came and nailed
another one in place. |
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b. |
The boy woke up with a sore
throat. |
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3. |
h |
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A new day had begun. |
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c. |
My friend Millie and I went to a
picnic today. |
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4. |
b |
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His mother let him stay home
from school. |
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d. |
Shelly received three cards in
the mail today. |
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5. |
d |
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She graduates from high school
tomorrow. |
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e. |
The violent storm rained hail
down on the house. |
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6. |
e |
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The old shingle roof began to
leak where it was damaged. |
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f. |
The iron shoe flew from the
horse's hoof as the animal galloped down the road. |
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7. |
c |
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We brought a cooler full of
food. |
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g. |
The child refused to do any
chores. |
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8. |
a |
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I give him fresh food and water
every day. |
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h. |
Dawn spread across in the
eastern sky, illuminating the world. |
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9. |
j |
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She was outside last evening,
and her eye is swollen shut. |
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i. |
Bob brushes his teeth after
every meal. |
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10. |
i |
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His dentist was pleased that he
had no cavities. |
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j. |
Kara is allergic to mosquito
bites. |
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