Text Structure: Chronological/Sequential Order

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What is the organizational pattern that describes events in order based on time?

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Chronological

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What does the Latin root word 'chronos' mean?

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time

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What is a set of steps to follow in order to complete a task called?

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Instructions

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What does the Latin root word 'logic' mean?

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order

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What is the difference between chronological and sequential order?

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Chronological order focuses on the sequence of events in time, while sequential order refers to steps in a process that may not be time-based.

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What is an example of chronological order?

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A timeline of a person's life events, such as birth, graduation, and marriage.

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What is an example of sequential order?

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A recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake.

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What type of text structure is used when an author lists events in the order they occurred?

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Chronological

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What is the purpose of using chronological order in writing?

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To help readers understand the sequence of events and how they relate to each other in time.

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What are signal words that indicate chronological order?

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First, next, then, finally, before, after.