Organizational Patterns / Text Structures
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of 'order & sequence' in writing?
Back
Order & sequence refers to the arrangement of events or steps in the order they occur, helping to clarify the process or timeline for the reader.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using 'description' in a text?
Back
Description provides detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event, helping the reader visualize and understand the subject more clearly.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does 'cause & effect' function in writing?
Back
Cause & effect explains the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect), helping to illustrate the impact of actions or situations.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'enumeration' mean in the context of writing?
Back
Enumeration is a listing of items or points in a specific order, often used to organize information clearly and systematically.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are transitional words, and why are they important in writing?
Back
Transitional words are phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs, guiding the reader through the text and improving the flow of writing.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Back
The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph, providing a focus for the reader and guiding the content that follows.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some common examples of transitional words?
Back
Common transitional words include 'however,' 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' 'meanwhile,' and 'consequently,' which help to connect ideas.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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