SCR + Organizational Pattern Practice

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What is the definition of 'order & sequence'?

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Order & sequence refers to the organizational pattern that presents information in a specific, chronological order, often using signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What are signal words for 'order & sequence'?

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Signal words for order & sequence include 'before', 'during', 'after', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is the first step in completing a Short Constructed Response?

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The first step is to answer the question or prompt.

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What is the purpose of organizational patterns in writing?

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Organizational patterns help authors structure their text to effectively convey their message to the reader.

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What are some examples of organizational patterns?

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Examples include order & sequence, cause & effect, compare & contrast, and problem & solution.

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What signal words indicate 'compare & contrast'?

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Signal words for compare & contrast include 'similar', 'alike', 'different', and 'unlike'.

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What is the definition of 'cause & effect'?

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Cause & effect is an organizational pattern that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is an example of 'problem & solution'?

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An example of problem & solution is stating a problem, such as pollution, and then proposing solutions like recycling and using renewable energy.

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What does 'classification' mean in organizational patterns?

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Classification is an organizational pattern that groups items or ideas based on shared characteristics.

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What is the definition of 'organizational patterns'?

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Organizational patterns are the ways in which an author organizes their text to effectively communicate their ideas.