Locate an article in The Desert Trail or the Hi Desert Star that describes a cause and effect event that is a result of a person not acting responsibly. Look for hint words like because, since, therefore, due to, as a result of)

1. Write the Headline of the story:
 
 
 

2. What is the cause and effect of your story? (There can be a series of causes and effects in some stories!!)
 
 
 
 

3. Was there a point where the person involved could have made a better choice and changed the outcome of the story? ( decided to drive slower on a slick road, etc.)
 
 
 

4. Now - re-write the ending of the story by changing the "cause" at the point where the person could have made a different choice. Be creative and have some great "effects". Your writing must be at least 10 sentences long.