Organizational Pattern Practice

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a specific way of structuring information in a text to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the cause/effect organizational pattern?

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The cause/effect pattern explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause/effect organizational pattern.

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"Because it rained heavily, the soccer game was canceled." Here, the rain is the cause, and the cancellation of the game is the effect.

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What is the chronological organizational pattern?

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The chronological pattern organizes information according to the time sequence in which events occur.

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Give an example of a chronological organizational pattern.

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"First, I woke up; then, I had breakfast; finally, I went to school." This shows the order of events.

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What is the compare/contrast organizational pattern?

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The compare/contrast pattern highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a compare/contrast organizational pattern.

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"While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are generally more independent than dogs." This compares the two animals.

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What is the process organizational pattern?

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The process pattern outlines the steps needed to complete a task or achieve a goal.

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Give an example of a process organizational pattern.

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"To bake a cake, first mix the ingredients, then pour the batter into a pan, and finally bake it in the oven." This describes the steps to bake a cake.

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What is the generalization organizational pattern?

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The generalization pattern presents a broad statement followed by specific examples to support it.