Organizational Patterns

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What is sequential order?

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A structure that shows events in time order, often using words like first, next, then, or last.

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What is compare and contrast?

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A structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different, using words like like, unlike, or different.

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What is problem and solution?

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A structure that describes a problem and presents a solution, often using phrases like a problem is, solve, or solution.

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What is description in text structure?

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A structure that provides details about a subject, often using adjectives and descriptive phrases.

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What words indicate sequential order?

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Words such as first, next, then, or last.

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What words indicate compare and contrast?

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Words such as like, unlike, or different.

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What words indicate problem and solution?

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Phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

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Give an example of sequential order.

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A recipe that lists steps to make a cake in the order they should be done.

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Give an example of compare and contrast.

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A paragraph discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs.

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Give an example of problem and solution.

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A story about a town facing a water shortage and how they built a new well.