Directions: Read the paragraph. Write the cause and effects in the boxes. Today was the day of my big dance performance. I had been practicing for weeks and I had the whole dance memorized. When I got to the performance hall. put on my new shoes and hat. I checked my reflection in the mirror. "I look good!" thought with a grin. It was almost my turn to perform, so I peeked out from behind the curtain. There were so may many people in the audience area. I began to feel a little nervous. But then I saw my parents smiling in front row. "I can do this!" I thought to myself. When the curtain open and the music started. I felt my confidence grow as I remembered all the step I had practiced. First, I heard the beat get fast, so I did a quick spin and tipped my hat. When the beats slowed down, I did a shuffle and twist. I was almost finish dancing when suddenly, I saw that there was a loose board at the front of the stage. But it was too late, I tripped over it and almost fell off stage. I caught myself just in time and jumped backward, pretending like it was just a part of my dance, the music ended and I bowed. Everyone in the audience jumped to their feet and clapped. My parents were cheering loudest of all. I was so happy that I did a little jig and smiled before walking off stage. After the performance was over, my coach gave me a pat on the cack and said, "Nice job, Marcus!". My parents were so proud of me, they brought Cause Effect

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