Organizational Text Patterns

Front

What is the Problem and Solution text pattern?

Back

A text pattern that presents a conflict or problem and explains how it is resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does Compare and Contrast mean in text patterns?

Back

A text pattern that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a Sequence text pattern?

Back

A text pattern that describes events in the order they occur.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the Cause and Effect text pattern?

Back

A text pattern that explains why something happens and the results of that event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does the term 'Cause' refer to in text patterns?

Back

An event or action that leads to a result or effect.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or concept that the text is trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a Detail in a text?

Back

Specific information that supports or explains the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can you identify a Compare and Contrast text pattern?

Back

Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', and 'both'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What are signal words for Sequence text patterns?

Back

Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' indicate sequence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the purpose of using Cause and Effect in writing?

Back

To show relationships between events and their outcomes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5