Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way to arrange information in a text to help readers understand it better.

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What is sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is an organizational pattern that shows the order in which events happen or steps are taken.

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What is cause and effect in text structure?

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Cause and effect is an organizational pattern that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is compare and contrast in text structure?

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Compare and contrast is an organizational pattern that shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast).

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What is problem and solution in text structure?

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Problem and solution is an organizational pattern that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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Give an example of sequence.

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First, wash your hands. Next, apply soap. Then, rinse with water. Finally, dry your hands.

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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Because it rained heavily, the streets were flooded.

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Give an example of compare and contrast.

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Cats are small and often independent, while dogs are larger and usually more social.

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Give an example of problem and solution.

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The school had too many students in one class. The solution was to create another class.

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What is a description in text structure?

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