Organizational Patterns Practice

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What is the compare and contrast organizational pattern?

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A structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does the cause and effect organizational pattern explain?

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It explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What type of text structure is used to show a sequence of events?

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Chronological order.

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What is the problem and solution organizational pattern?

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A structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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What organizational pattern is used when ranking items from best to worst?

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Order of importance.

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What signal words are commonly used in compare and contrast texts?

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Similar, different, on the other hand, likewise.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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To help readers understand the structure and flow of information.

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What organizational pattern would an article about the benefits and drawbacks of a topic use?

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Compare and contrast.

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

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An article discussing pollution (problem) and ways to reduce it (solution).