Organizational Patterns

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What is the organizational pattern that describes a sequence of events in the order they occur?

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Chronological

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What organizational pattern is used to highlight similarities and differences between two subjects?

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Compare and contrast

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What is the term for an organizational pattern that explains how one event leads to another?

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Cause and effect

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What organizational pattern is used when describing a subject in detail?

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Description/detail

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In which organizational pattern do you list steps to complete a task?

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Sequential

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What is the purpose of using a compare and contrast organizational pattern?

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To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What organizational pattern would you use to explain the effects of climate change?

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Cause and effect

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What is an example of a chronological organizational pattern in writing?

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A recipe that lists ingredients and steps in the order they should be prepared.

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What organizational pattern is often used in scientific writing to describe processes?

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Description/detail

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How does a sequential organizational pattern differ from a chronological pattern?

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Sequential focuses on steps in a process, while chronological focuses on the order of events.