Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way of structuring information in a text to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is a sequence organizational pattern?

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A sequence organizational pattern presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing how events or steps occur one after another.

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What is a cause/effect organizational pattern?

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A cause/effect organizational pattern explains the reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is a problem/solution organizational pattern?

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A problem/solution organizational pattern identifies a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a compare/contrast organizational pattern?

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A compare/contrast organizational pattern highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a sequence organizational pattern.

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A recipe is an example of a sequence pattern, as it lists the steps to prepare a dish in the order they should be done.

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Give an example of a cause/effect organizational pattern.

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A passage explaining how pollution (cause) leads to climate change (effect) is an example of a cause/effect pattern.

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Give an example of a problem/solution organizational pattern.

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An article discussing the problem of plastic waste and proposing recycling as a solution is an example of a problem/solution pattern.

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Give an example of a compare/contrast organizational pattern.

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An essay comparing the lifestyles of cats and dogs, discussing their similarities and differences, is an example of a compare/contrast pattern.

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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Organizational patterns help readers follow the author's ideas and understand the main points more clearly.