DIVISION SDO Laguna GRADE LEVEL GRADE 9

Focus Skill Recognizing Cause and Effect Inclusive Date March 24-26
Relationships
Project REACH Reference https://www.gedonlineclass.net/Curric/read6cause.htm
Reading Material https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/cms/lib/NY01913305/Centricity/Domain/721/Caus
e%20and%20Effect%20Strategies%20and%20Notes.pdf
for MONTHLY
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e911816978255001e8cbe42/listening-cause-and-eff ect-xi
ASSESSMENT https://www.helpteaching.com/tests/354392/cause-and-effect
https://www.slideshare.net/ewaszolek/cause-andeffectpowerpoint

A. Choose the appropriate signal word for each sentence. James: I heard you are flying to Bali tomorrow.
1. __________ snakes are cold-blooded creatures and move Nadine: I’m not sure. The airport is closed due to bad
with a crawling motion, many people find snakes unattractive.
weather. A severe storm is on the way.
A. as a result B. because
C. so D. therefore James: But I have to fly to Jakarta this afternoon.
2. Some people get over their dislike of snakes; __________, Nadine: Try contacting the airlines to reschedule it.
they may adopt them as pets.
C. The airports condition is very bad.
A. as a result B. because
D. There are no departing and arriving flights today.
C. so that D. therefore
3. Boa constrictors do not eat daily, __________ Grant found
B. Read the paragraph then answer the questions.
that feeding his pet was cheap.
Why Quit Drinking Coffee?
A. as a result B. because
I have decided to quit drinking coffee because I don’t like
C. since D. so
what it does to my body. Coffee wakes me up in the morning,
4. __________ boas need sunshine and fresh air, Grant often
but I still feel drowsy all day if I work too hard before lunch.
took his boa outside.
Coffee also stains my teeth. Consequently, my teeth are
A. as a result B. since
yellow from years of coffee drinking. Coffee makes my heart
C. so that D. therefore
beat double-time. As a result, I feel nervous and jittery if I drink
5. Grant’s landlady was terrified of snakes, __________ Grant
too much of it.
finally had to give his boa constrictor to the zoo.
9. Which of the following phrases gives the cause why the
A. because B. however
writer wants to quit drinking coffee?
C. since D. so
A. Coffee is too expensive.
B. Coffee upsets the writer’s health and work habits.
B. Read the dialogue then answer the question.
C. She feels that tea tastes better.
Daniel: What do you think of the barbecue restaurant at D. She has been drinking too much of it.
the corner of Main Street?
Kath: I don't think it's special, but it's always crowded. It When light hits an object, the light can pass through it,
seems to be very popular. bounce off it, be absorbed by it, or do any of these in
combination. In a clear glass full of water, you can see the
Daniel: I think so too. Since it's the only one in the city,
bottom of the glass. That’s because light passes through the
people don't have any other choice. glass and the water, and then back to your eye. The surface
Kath: I agree with you. of a pool or pond can sometimes act as a mirror. You can see
6. What makes the barbecue restaurant always crowded? your face reflected from the surface of the pond as a result of
A. Everyone in city loves barbecue. light bouncing off the water rather than passing through it.
B. It serves good barbecues. Water lets some light pass through it, reflects some light, and
C. It is at the corner of Main Street. absorbs the rest. Objects that let some light pass through
D. The city has only one barbecue restaurant. unchanged, such as water and glass, are called transparent.

Enrique: You look depressed? Is anything wrong?
Liza: Yes, I deposited all my money into AA Bank, since
it was liquidated. I haven't been able to withdraw any
money since then.
Enrique: Isn't there any way you can get your money
back?
Liza: I'm trying everything.
Enrique: I hope you find a solution as soon as possible.
7. Why is the woman unable to withdraw the money?
A. She input the wrong pin
B. Someone robbed the bank.
C. The bank closed down.
D. The staff of the bank wouldn’t let her.
8. Question why is the airport closed?
A. A big storm was expected to hit the airport.
B. All flights are rescheduled.
10. What happens when light passes through a clear glass of
water and then back to your eye?
A. You can see your face reflected in the glass.
B. You can see the bottom of the glass.
C. Light bounces off the glass.
D. You can see the light pass through the glass.
11. Which clue word or words explains why you can see your
face reflected from the surface of a pond?
A. because B. as a result
C. so that D. transparent
The Vikings
The Vikings were skilled warriors and sailors who ruled
over much of Europe long ago. The period began around 860
A.D. is now referred to as the Golden Age of the Vikings.
During that time, the population of the Vikings began to
grow.

SDO LAGUNA_PROJECT REACH READING MATERIAL SY 2021-2022

 DIVISION SDO Laguna GRADE LEVEL GRADE 9
Focus Skill Recognizing Cause and Effect Inclusive Date March 24-26
Relationships
Project REACH Reference https://www.gedonlineclass.net/Curric/read6cause.htm
Reading Material https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/cms/lib/NY01913305/Centricity/Domain/721/Caus
e%20and%20Effect%20Strategies%20and%20Notes.pdf
for MONTHLY
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e911816978255001e8cbe42/listening-cause-and-eff ect-xi
ASSESSMENT https://www.helpteaching.com/tests/354392/cause-and-effect
https://www.slideshare.net/ewaszolek/cause-andeffectpowerpoint

The climate of the northern Europe was improving, so people
were able to grow more food. The use of iron also made it
possible to farm more effectively. The food supplies
increased, and people were able to eat better. Because they
were healthier, the Vikings were able to live longer and have
more children.
12. What caused the Vikings to become healthier?
A. Their population began to grow.
B. They began to live longer lives.
C. Their food supplies increased.
D. The Golden Age had begun.
13. Which sentence contains an example of cause and effect?
A. The period that began around 860 A.D. is now referred
to as the Golden Age of the Vikings.
B. Because they were healthier, the Vikings were able to
live longer and have more children.
C. The Vikings were skilled warriors and sailors who ruled
over much of Europe long ago.
D. During that time, the population of Vikings began to
grow.
The second Aswan Dam, which was completed in 1970,
was built to prevent the Nile River from flooding, generate
electricity and stored water for agricultural uses. While
damming of the Nile has generated electricity and stored
water as originally intended, the project has also created new
cultural and environmental problems.
Erosion of the coastline, pollution in the Nile from the use
of chemical fertilizers, and an increase in the salt present in
the Mediterranean are a few of the environmental problems
cause by the dam. In addition, 60,000 people were displaced
from their homes when Nubia, located in southern Egypt, was
flooded, and important cultural sites have been destroyed by
the dam’s present. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether
the Aswan Dam solved as many problems as it has caused.
14. Which of the following does the author state as the cause
of the flooding in Nubia?
A. the building of the second Awan Dam
B. increased salt in the Mediterranean
C. the erosion of the coastline
D. the destruction of the cultural sites
15. Based on the information in this passage, what has
caused an increased in pollution in the Nile River?
A. the use of chemical fertilizers
B. the destruction of cultural sites
C. the increase in salt in the water
D. the generation of electricity
About 75 million people died from the bubonic plague
during the 14th century. Half of the population of Italy fell
victim to the disease. The plague caused high fever, swollen
glands, dark bruises or sores on the face, and spitting of
blood. Most people who got the disease died within five days.
The disease was spread by fleas from rats. Lack of sanitation
and poor medical knowledge account for the continuous
plague epidemics throughout the 14th century.
16. What caused so many people to die from the bubonic
plague?
A. The dead were buried without the usual prayers.
B. Italy was constantly at war.
C. The victims got large bruises or sores on the face.
D. Lack of sanitation and poor medical knowledge
account for the continuous plague epidemics.
Marcia was a skilled and capable driver. She had driven
all the way from New Mexico in her brand-new car without any
problems. Suddenly, because she hit a long patch of frozen
ice, she lost control and the car ended up in a ditch. As she
climbed out, she realized that the car was demolished.
17. What was the cause of Marcia’s accident?
A. She was very tired from the long drive.
B. The road was icy.
C. The car was new.
D. She landed in a ditch.
The simple sneeze is actually a complex reaction. The
impulse to sneeze comes from irritation of a group of nerves
in back of the eyes. When the signals reach the brain, the
body takes a quick breath, then muscles contract violently.
Finally, the sound “kerchoo” comes out.
18. What is the initial cause of sneeze?
A. Eyes are irritated.
B. Muscles contract violently.
C. Nerves are irritated.
D. The brain is signaled.
The crime rate in Mr. Leon’s neighborhood was very high.
Many houses had been robbed and cars vandalized. All the
neighbors were upset. The mayor ordered the police to patrol
the neighborhood. Within two weeks, the neighborhood’s
crime rate dropped drastically. Finally, everyone felt safe
again
19. Why did the crime rate drop?
A. All the neighbors were upset.
B. Houses and cars were robbed and vandalized.
C. The mayor called for added police protection.
D. Everyone in the neighborhood felt safe again
Carlos Palomino was a champion boxer. Yet he gave up
boxing and earned a degree in recreation. He chose this field
because he wanted to work with kids. Not everyone can
become a paid athlete, he says. That’s why school is so
important for all young people. Carlos hopes his example will
help others set high goals in education as well in sports.
20. Why did Carlos get the degree in recreation?
A. He had earned many honors.
B. He wanted to work with kids.
C. Not everyone can become a paid athlete.
D. He was an ideal boxer.

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