Description
Strengthen your students’ cause and effect comprehension skills with this realistic and engaging worksheet pack.
Around the House – Cause and Effect Reading Passages and Worksheets for Grades 4–5 offers ten fiction stories set in everyday home environments, helping students clearly identify how actions lead to outcomes.
Each worksheet features a short, relatable passage followed by a mix of multiple-choice and written response questions, plus a creative extension activity to deepen understanding. This ready-to-use resource is ideal for classroom instruction, small group work, homework assignments, and independent practice.
Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RL.5.1, and RL.5.3), it fits seamlessly into any upper elementary ELA curriculum.
Key Features:
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10 engaging, realistic fiction passages (200–240 words each)
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Each passage highlights a clear cause and effect relationship
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3 carefully balanced multiple-choice questions per passage
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2 written response questions for deeper analysis
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1 creative thinking prompt per worksheet
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Separate answer keys with sample responses and CCSS codes
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Suitable for Grades 4–5 students
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Clean, printer-friendly format
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Easy to assign for in-class work, homework, or literacy centers
Included Stories:
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The Overflowing Trash – A chore ignored turns into a family cleanup session.
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TV Too Loud – Max’s booming TV disrupts the entire household.
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The Unplugged Fridge – A careless move spoils dinner plans.
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Laundry Confusion – Mixed laundry colors result in surprising fashion.
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Alarm Clock Fail – A missed alarm causes a frantic morning rush.
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Pet Food Mistake – Overfeeding Buddy leads to a sick dog and a new system.
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Clogged Sink – Taking cleaning shortcuts creates a plumbing disaster.
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Lost Key Mystery – A missing set of keys delays everyone’s morning.
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Burnt Toast – A small distraction triggers the fire alarm.
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The Open Window – Rain ruins a room after forgetting to close a window.
How This Resource Works:
Students read each short passage and complete a set of comprehension tasks:
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Identify the cause and effect relationship
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Answer multiple-choice questions that require text evidence
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Provide short written responses with text support
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Complete a creative prompt to extend their thinking
Each worksheet is designed to reinforce comprehension while promoting real-world thinking skills.
Benefits for Students:
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Improves cause and effect recognition
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Develops critical reading and reasoning skills
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Builds confidence in text-based written responses
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Connects reading to everyday life experiences
Benefits for Teachers:
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Saves planning and preparation time
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Offers versatile use: whole group, small group, or independent work
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Aligns with multiple CCSS standards
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Provides flexible materials for ELA instruction, morning work, or intervention
Common Core Standards Alignment:
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CCSS RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RL.4.1, RL.4.3
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CCSS RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.3
Conclusion:
Around the House – Cause and Effect Reading Passages and Worksheets for Grades 4–5 provides real-world, relatable practice that engages students and strengthens critical comprehension skills. Whether used in class or at home, this resource helps students see the powerful connection between choices and outcomes.
