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What is an organizational pattern?

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

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does 'Fact and Opinion' mean?

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'Fact and Opinion' is an organizational pattern where facts are statements that can be proven true, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the 'Problem and Solution' organizational pattern?

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The 'Problem and Solution' pattern presents an issue and then discusses one or more solutions to that issue.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are signal words for 'Sequence/Process'?

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Signal words for 'Sequence/Process' include 'First', 'Next', 'Then', and 'Finally'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does 'Chronological' mean in text structure?

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'Chronological' refers to the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the purpose of using 'Compare and Contrast'?

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The 'Compare and Contrast' pattern is used to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is an example of 'Cause and Effect'?

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An example of 'Cause and Effect' is: 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What are 'signal words' and why are they important?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the organization of a text, helping readers understand the structure and flow of information.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be verified as true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6