Organizational Patterns Practice

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What is compare and contrast?

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A text that explains how two things are alike and different.

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What organizational pattern is used in an article about the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms?

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Compare and contrast.

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What organizational pattern is used in a letter explaining a child's grade and providing suggestions for improvement?

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Problem / solution.

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What is the signal word in the sentence: 'She didn't like dogs. However, she decided to volunteer at the animal shelter.'?

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However.

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What organizational pattern is used in an essay about the life and times of the outlaw Jesse James?

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Chronological.

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Define 'chronological order'.

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The arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

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What is an example of a problem/solution organizational pattern?

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A letter addressing a student's poor grades and suggesting ways to improve.

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What does 'enumeration' mean in organizational patterns?

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Listing items or points in a specific order.

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What is the purpose of signal words in writing?

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To guide readers through the text and indicate relationships between ideas.

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Give an example of a compare and contrast signal word.

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Similarly.