Nonfiction Organizational Patterns

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What is the Chronological Order/Sequence organizational pattern?

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It shows the order of events, steps, or a timeline.

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What does the Compare and Contrast organizational pattern do?

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It compares how two things are similar and how they are different.

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What is the purpose of the Descriptive organizational pattern?

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It provides details about a subject, such as its appearance or behavior.

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What does the Problem and Solution organizational pattern entail?

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It begins by identifying a problem that needs to change and then provides a solution.

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Give an example of the Compare and Contrast organizational pattern.

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Crocodiles and alligators are compared based on their snouts and weights.

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What is an example of Chronological Order/Sequence in writing?

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A timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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What type of organizational pattern would you use to explain the effects of pollution?

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Cause and Effect.

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How can the Descriptive organizational pattern enhance a reader's understanding?

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By providing vivid details that create a clear picture of the subject.

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What is the main focus of the Cause and Effect organizational pattern?

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It explains the reasons something happens and the results of that event.

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What is a key feature of the Problem and Solution organizational pattern?

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It identifies a specific issue and proposes a way to resolve it.