Cause and Effect vs. Problem and Solution/Chronological vs. Pro

Since, because, in order to, as a result of, and consequently are all signal words for this organizational pattern:

• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Try, attempt, to solve, and answer are all signal words for this organizational pattern:

• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

First, in 1980, Yesterday, tomorrow are all signal words for

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Next, Last, Following, At the same time, Finally are all signal words for

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Students are not allowed to chew gum in class. While some students think this is unfair, there are many good reasons for this rule. First, some irresponsible students make messes with their gum. They may leave it on the bottoms of desks, drop it on the floor, or put it on other people’s property. This is why students can't chew gum in class.

What is the organizational pattern of this paragraph?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Last January we had a huge snowstorm.  It snowed for two days, which left almost two feet of snow on the ground.  As a result of the large quantity of snow, snowplows had difficulty plowing the streets.  There wasn't anywhere to put all of the snow! 
What is the organizational pattern of this paragraph?

• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Over the summer I rode my bike to the pool each day.  One day, I was riding down a hill and hit a pothole.  The quick bump caused me to lose control and fly over my handlebars. As a result of that, I hit the ground and broke my wrist.  
What is the organizational pattern of this paragraph?

• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Every year millions of plastic bags end up in the trash.  This can be dangerous for animals who may accidentally eat the bags thinking they are food.  Some people are trying to help the animals by encouraging more people to recycle bags or not use them at all.  This has resulted in fewer plastic bags in landfills. 
What is the organizational pattern of this paragraph?

• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Many of the racial and ethnic groups that live in the Hawaiian Islands today arrived at different times in history. Most of them came to work as laborers on the sugar and pineapple plantations. The first group arrived in the 1850’s, when the Chinese came. They were followed by the Japanese in the 1880’s, and then the Koreans and Filipinos in the early 1900’s. These groups were the last major Asian immigrants to the islands. The immigration process continues today, but now many workers arrive from Mexico and Central America.

What's the organizational pattern?

• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

I spent the whole day on Saturday with my friend, Alex. First, we went to the park to play soccer with some friends. Next, we went and got some food at our favorite pizza place. After that, we went to see the new Spiderman movie. And then Alex came over and we played video games all night. It was awesome!

What's the organizational pattern?

• Chronological

• Process/Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3