[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans designed to teach students to identify effects, causes, and the relationship between them. Lessons are based on the books Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Why Do You Cry?: Not a Sob Story by Kate Klise, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice. With free login, users have access to worksheets used in this activity.