Organizational Patterns Review

The organizational pattern is CAUSE and EFFECT.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• because
• as a result
• first
• the reasons why

The organizational pattern is GENERALIZATION. Which signal word doesn't belong?

• same as

• characteristics of

• for example

• looks like

The organizational pattern is PROBLEM/SOLUTION.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• problem
• challenge
• solution
• April 27, 2016

The organizational pattern is COMPARE/CONTRAST.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• an example
• however
• in comparison
• on the other hand

The organizational pattern is CHRONOLOGICAL/SEQUENCE. Which signal word doesn't belong?

• After that

• Initially

• In the beginning

• If, then

The organizational pattern is PROCESS. Which signal word doesn't belong?

• Step 1

• First

• January 14, 2020

• Finally

Why do you use a Venn diagram?

• To list causes and effects
• To describe a topic
• To discuss a problem and a solution
• To compare and contrast 2 items

You write a letter to the newspaper about how there aren't enough fun things to do in Winchester. In your letter, you suggest building an indoor trampoline park. Which pattern would best represent your letter?

• problem/solution

• sequence

• compare/contrast

• general principle/generalization

In which organizational pattern would a recipe be written?

• Cause/Effect

• Process

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

You are reading an article about what started the Civil War and the results of the war.  Which organizational pattern represents this type of article?

• General Principle/Generalization
• Compare/Contrast
• Cause/Effect
• Chronological