Organizational Pattern

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What is classification?

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Classification is the organizational pattern where the author divides information into categories or groups.

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What is description?

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Description is an organizational pattern that provides details about a person, place, or thing, often using sensory details.

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What are signal words for order & sequence?

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Signal words for order & sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'finally', and 'before'.

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What is an example of order & sequence?

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A recipe that lists steps to follow in a specific order, such as 'preheat the oven', 'mix ingredients', 'bake'.

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What is compare & contrast?

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Compare & contrast is an organizational pattern that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for compare & contrast?

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Signal words for compare & contrast include 'similar', 'alike', 'different', and 'unlike'.

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What is cause & effect?

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Cause & effect is an organizational pattern that explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What is an example of cause & effect?

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A text explaining how rain (cause) leads to flooding (effect).

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What is problem & solution?

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Problem & solution is an organizational pattern that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What is an example of problem & solution?

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A passage discussing pollution (problem) and suggesting recycling (solution).