This resource is designed to help students understand and map cause-and-effect relationships in informational texts. It includes a clear learning objective where students will learn to identify causality using signal words and to create visual maps that illustrate these relationships. The session incorporates model examples, activities for practice, and thinking routines to engage students in critical thinking about how these relationships support the central themes of the texts they read. The resource emphasizes the connection between environmental issues and human behavior, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills across subjects.