Organizational Patterns 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 does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that explains how two or more things are alike and different.

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What are signal words for contrast?

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Signal words for contrast include 'yet', 'but', 'however', and 'on the other hand'.

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What is a problem/solution organizational pattern?

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A problem/solution organizational pattern presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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What is chronological order?

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

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What are some key words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Key words for cause and effect include 'because', 'leads to', 'due to', and 'results in'.

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What is enumeration in writing?

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Enumeration is an organizational pattern that lists items or ideas in a specific order.

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What does 'similar' mean in the context of compare and contrast?

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'Similar' refers to the qualities or characteristics that two or more things share.

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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Organizational patterns help to clarify ideas, making it easier for readers to follow and understand the text.

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What is a cause and effect organizational pattern?

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A cause and effect organizational pattern explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).