Organizational Patterns

In most parts of the world there are not as many crocodiles as there used to be. This is a problem because crocodiles are becoming endangered and also crocodiles are necessary to the balance of nature. Many crocodiles have died because people dried up the swamps and marshes where the crocodiles live. Poachers have also contributed to the dilemma as crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skin. In order to preserve these mighty creatures, people must take care of the crocodiles' environment and help put a stop to the needless shooting of these animals. Org. Pattern?

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Alligators and crocodiles, along with their relatives the caimans and the gavials, are very much alike. These crocodilians are reptiles with long snouts, long tails, four short legs, tough skin, and sharp teeth. There are some differences, however. Gavials have the longest snout and the most teeth. Some people say that alligators and crocodiles differ in the shape of their snouts and the positioning of their teeth. Zookeepers say that crocodiles move faster than alligators and have nastier dispositions. Org. Pattern?

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The polar bears' world is melting. Studies show that the permanent polar ice has declined by 9.8% every 10 years since 1978. Scientists blame global warming for the shrinking polar ice. They say that climate change is harming polar bear populations.

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Recently, scientists have gained an understanding of a crocodile's reproductive activity. Crocodiles mate in the water, where the buoyancy keeps them from crushing each other. Prior to mating, there are postures, jumping, submerged bubble blowing, and snout contact. After mating, hard-shelled eggs are laid in a nest, in a hole scooped in the sand. When it is time to hatch, the infant crocodiles begin a loud chirping sound that leads the female to the nest, which she excavates. Finally, when all the babies are accounted for, the mother crocodile transports them to the shallow water where they will remain under adult protection for weeks or months. Org. Pattern?

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At first, digging the hole was fun. With each thrust of the shovel, I could see progress. However, before long my back screamed in agony for me to stop; I longed for the day to end.

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Schools today are different from the days of our grandparents. In rural areas, one classroom was occupied by as many as four or five grades. The older students often helped the younger ones with their work in class. Nevertheless, students had to do much of their school work on their own. One thing that has not changed about going to school is homework. Teachers like to assign homework to make sure that students understand what they learn in school. Today, however, students have many more opportunities to get help with their homework by using the internet and the library. Org. pattern?

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My grandmother's skin is as wrinkled as the hills near her house in in the New Mexico desert where she grew up. Her hair, which still reaches her waist, is soft and gray. Her eyes are interesting, and people say they are her best feature. Org. Pattern?

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Some dictators have lived in constant fear of assassination attempts. For example, Joseph Stalin had water fountains removed from his home so that he could hear if any would-be assassin entered and tried to murder him. Org. Pattern?

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Goose bumps make me shiver. As soon as the wind gusts around me, I get cold. Then I shake all over. Next, my teeth begin to chatter. This continues until I reach the warmth of the building. Org. pattern?

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Goose bumps make me shiver. But they disappear as soon as I cover up with a jacket or sweater. Org. Pattern?

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