popularity - the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

fuss - a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest

ceremony - a formal occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event (i.e. wedding, awards, etc.)

honored - to regard with high respect

pennant - a flag denoting a sports championship or other achievement

belted - to quickly hit or strike something hard

streak - a continuous period of specified success or luck

Cause & Effect

A cause tells why something happened. Clue words for cause are because, when, as a result of, and since.

An effect tells what happened. Clue words for effect are so and therefore.

Search for these skills to practice within the iXL website/app (if available) by typing the green code into the iXL search box:

Grade 1 Activities (Used for remediation)

Reading: LL.1 Use context to identify the meaning of a word TGU

Grade 2 Activities (Used for remediation)

Reading: U.1 Match each effect to its cause J68

U.2 Match each cause to its effect X8Z

QQ.1 Use context to identify the meaning of a word TJQ

Grade 3 Activities (Used for practice & strengthening)

Reading: I.3 Match causes with effects 76M

I.4 Match causes and effects in informational texts PN7

MM.1 Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context WZZ

MM.2 Use context to identify the meaning of a word 5A8

MM.3 Use academic vocabulary in context VEL

Grade 4 Activities (Used for enrichment)

Reading: D.3 Match causes and effects in informational texts Z9L

HH.1 Find words using context LT5

HH.2 Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context WDU

HH.3 Use context to identify the meaning of a word DC8