Organizational Patterns / Text Structures

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What is the compare & contrast organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the cause & effect organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What is the order & sequence organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that presents information in a chronological order or a specific sequence.

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What is the description organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that provides detailed information about a subject, often using sensory details.

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What are common signal words for cause & effect?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to' indicate a cause & effect relationship.

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What are common signal words for compare & contrast?

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Words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however' indicate a compare & contrast relationship.

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What are common signal words for order & sequence?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' indicate order & sequence.

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What are common signal words for description?

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Words like 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate' indicate a description.

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How does the compare & contrast pattern help readers?

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It helps readers understand the relationships between different subjects by highlighting their similarities and differences.

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How does the cause & effect pattern help readers?

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It helps readers understand the reasons behind events and the consequences that follow.