Organizational Text Patterns

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What is a Sequence text pattern?

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A Sequence text pattern puts information in a specific order, often leading to an end product or conclusion.

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What does Cause and Effect mean in text patterns?

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Cause and Effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'The field was wet due to last night's rain.'

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include 'similar', 'same', 'alike', 'both', 'on the other hand', and 'instead'.

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What is a Description text pattern?

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A Description text pattern provides details about a main idea. For example, 'Dogs are wonderful pets because they are loyal and playful companions.'

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What is a Problem and Solution text pattern?

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A Problem and Solution text pattern presents a problem and then offers a solution. For example, 'The lions were attacking the livestock, so a young man invented a motion light system to scare the lions.'

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What is the purpose of Compare and Contrast text patterns?

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The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a Sequence text pattern?

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An example is a recipe that lists steps in the order they should be followed.

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What are some examples of Cause and Effect relationships?

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Examples include: 'It rained (cause), so the ground is wet (effect).' or 'Studying hard (cause) leads to good grades (effect).'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between Description and Cause and Effect?

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Description provides details about a subject, while Cause and Effect explains the relationship between events.