LET’S TRY ONE
The forecast said rain was coming, so Jo brought an umbrella.
Why did Jo bring an umbrella?
Rain was forecast.
The forecast explains why Jo took an umbrella.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Use stated evidence to explain why an event happened.
- Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
Find the earlier condition or action that produced the named result.