WHO LOVES MOTHER BEST?

Oh happy birthday, Mama dear. Sang Ben, Liz and Bess with cheer We love you much, we love you true. They kissed their mother, hugged her too.

Then quickly Ben skipped out to play And went with playmates all the day. Then rushed home in time to see His sister Liz aglow with glee.

For Liz held up an ice cream cone, Enjoying it, she sat alone. Ben grabbed the cone, and slipped away, So Liz cried out, For that youll pay!

Like cats and dogs the two did struggle Each making sure to win the battle. They tried to push and then to pull, While Mama almost lost her cool.

But little Bess with Mom she stayed, She set the table, drinks she laid. And helped to serve Moms friends and guests Now tell me, who loves Mother best?

COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Why did Bess, Ben, and Liz kiss and hug their Mother?

2. What made Liz cry out, For that youll pay?

3. Who among the three children loved their Mother best? How did he/she show it?

4.What is the best way to show your love for your parents? Explain.

Generalization A cause and effect relationship describes something that happens and why it happens.

What happens is called the effect; and why it happens is called the cause. The cause is usually introduced by the connective because.

ASSIGNMENT

Identifying CAUSE-AND-EFFECT RELATIONSHIP. Read the short fable. Underline the CAUSE and Encircle the EFFECT.

A fox said to a crow with a piece of cheese between its beak, If you can sing as prettily as you sit, then you are the prettiest singer.

The fox thought that once the crow starts to sing, the cheese would drop from her beak. But the crow carefully removed the cheese from the claws on one foot and said, they say you are sly, but you cannot fool me. Not giving up, the fox continued to praise the crow. I wish I could hear you tell about your talents but I have to go look for food