Organizational Patterns Practice 7.6b

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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 does chronological order mean?

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Chronological order is an organizational pattern that arranges events in the order they occur in time.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the relationship between ideas in a text, helping to guide the reader.

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Which signal word indicates a sequence?

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Examples of signal words that indicate sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'last'.

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What is compare and contrast organizational pattern?

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Compare and contrast is an organizational pattern that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some signal words for compare and contrast?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similar', 'likewise', 'but', and 'on the other hand'.

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What is a sequence/process organizational pattern?

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A sequence/process organizational pattern outlines steps or stages in a process, often used in recipes or instructions.

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What is the cause and effect organizational pattern?

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The cause and effect organizational pattern explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What are some signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result of', and 'consequently'.

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What is the problem and solution organizational pattern?

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The problem and solution organizational pattern presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.