Question

cause-and-effect chain

choose the one scenario from the previous page. create a chain showing how one event can lead to many other events.

the scenario 5 of (a student ignores directions on an assignment and earns a poor grade)

cause
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effect #1
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effect #2
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effect #3
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effect #4
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Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Identify the initial cause

The prompt specifies Scenario 5: "A student ignores directions on an assignment and earns a poor grade." The initial cause is the student ignoring the directions on their assignment.

Trace the sequential effects

• Effect #1: The student submits an assignment that does not meet the criteria, resulting in a poor grade.
• Effect #2: The poor grade lowers the student's overall class average.
• Effect #3: The drop in their average causes them to lose eligibility for an extracurricular activity or sport.
• Effect #4: The student has to spend their free time attending tutoring or study hall to raise their grade, leaving less time for social activities.

</reasoning>

<answer>
Cause:
A student ignores directions on an assignment.

Effect #1:
The student completes the work incorrectly and earns a poor grade.

Effect #2:
The poor grade lowers the student's overall GPA/class average.

Effect #3:
The student loses eligibility to participate in their extracurricular sports team.

Effect #4:
The student must spend their weekends studying and attending tutoring sessions to rebuild their grade.
</answer>

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Answer:

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Identify the initial cause

The prompt specifies Scenario 5: "A student ignores directions on an assignment and earns a poor grade." The initial cause is the student ignoring the directions on their assignment.

Trace the sequential effects

• Effect #1: The student submits an assignment that does not meet the criteria, resulting in a poor grade.
• Effect #2: The poor grade lowers the student's overall class average.
• Effect #3: The drop in their average causes them to lose eligibility for an extracurricular activity or sport.
• Effect #4: The student has to spend their free time attending tutoring or study hall to raise their grade, leaving less time for social activities.

</reasoning>

<answer>
Cause:
A student ignores directions on an assignment.

Effect #1:
The student completes the work incorrectly and earns a poor grade.

Effect #2:
The poor grade lowers the student's overall GPA/class average.

Effect #3:
The student loses eligibility to participate in their extracurricular sports team.

Effect #4:
The student must spend their weekends studying and attending tutoring sessions to rebuild their grade.
</answer>

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