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 does compare and contrast mean?

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To compare means to look at how things are similar, while to contrast means to look at how they are different.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is an organizational pattern that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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Give an example of sequence in a recipe.

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First, gather your ingredients. Next, mix them together. Then, bake at 350 degrees.

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What is a description text structure?

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

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How can you identify a compare and contrast text?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', or 'both'.

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect in writing?

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To explain why something happened and what the result was.

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words include 'problem', 'solution', 'solve', and 'fix'.