The Fan Club / Rona Maynard

Test Practice

Recognize Cause and Effect

Discuss with your partner how best to answer these questions about cause and effect in the story.

1. What event convinces Laura to pin on a fan club card?
a. Everyone else is wearing one.
b. Rachel has embarrassed Laura.
c. Everyone applauds Rachel.
d. Diane speaks directly to Laura.


What is the correct answer to the question above? How did the connections you made while reading help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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