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 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 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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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then explains how it can be solved.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence is the order in which events happen or steps are taken.

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Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.

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Comparing cats and dogs: Both are pets, but cats are usually smaller and more independent than dogs.

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Give an example of 'cause and effect'.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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Organizational patterns help readers follow the writer's ideas and understand the information better.

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What is a 'description' text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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How can you identify a 'sequence' in a text?

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Look for words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' that indicate the order of events.