Organizational Patterns Practice

The author makes a list of the different nonprofit organizations running in Virginia.  What organizational pattern is that?

• enumeration
• cause and effect
• concept/definition
• compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.8.3

She read for 20 minutes each night; therefore, her vocabulary comprehension increased significantly.  What organizational pattern is this statement an example of?

• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• enumeration
• chronological

She didn't like dogs.  However, she decided to volunteer at the animal shelter.  What is the signal word in this example?

• like
• she
• however
• decided

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

An article about the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms would be which organizational pattern?

• cause and effect
• enumeration
• compare and contrast
• chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

An essay about the life and times of the outlaw Jesse James would most likely be which organizational pattern?

• cause and effect
• enumeration
• problem / solution
• chronological

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

I write a letter to parents explaining that their child's grade and provide suggestions for what they can do to help their child improve his grade.  What organizational pattern would this letter be?

• compare and contrast
• listing
• problem / solution
• cause and effect

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

A website tells you how to make your own slime.  What organizational pattern describes this text?

• chronological
• enumeration
• process
• cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.8.5

If I give you a list of books with a summary of each, what organizational pattern would that be?

• compare / contrast
• enumeration
• concept / definition
• chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.W.8.2A

Which of the following words signals a contrast?

• yet
• so
• like
• due to

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is problem and solution?

• a text that presents an issue and a way to fix it
• a text that compares and contrasts two different things
• a text that describes or explains something
• a text written in chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5