Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way to structure information in writing to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the Problem/Solution organizational pattern?

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The Problem/Solution pattern presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of Problem/Solution pattern.

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An example is discussing the issue of pollution and then suggesting recycling as a solution.

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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 Chronological pattern.

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An example is explaining the steps to bake a cake in the order they should be done.

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What is the Cause and Effect organizational pattern?

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The Cause and Effect pattern explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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Give an example of Cause and Effect pattern.

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An example is discussing how heavy rain (cause) can lead to flooding (effect).

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What is the Compare and Contrast organizational pattern?

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The Compare and Contrast pattern highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast pattern.

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An example is comparing cats and dogs in terms of their behavior and care needs.

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What is the Description/Detail organizational pattern?

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The Description/Detail pattern provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.