LPMS Signal Words Organizational Patterns

Next, you mix the eggs into the bowl with the flower.

The word "next" (and the fact that it is a recipe) lets you know that the organizational pattern is...

• chronological

• cause and effect

• process/sequence

• problem solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Flooding is an issue that has caused a great deal of pain for the local residents. There is, however, a way to fix this: repairing the flood plain area's worn down equipment.

The word "issue" lets you know that the organizational pattern is...

• problem solution

• cause and effect

• chronological

• process

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In 1858, the groundwork was laid for the United States Civil War. In 1860, the first shots were fired. In 1864, a treaty was signed ending the conflict.

What is the organizational pattern?

• pattern/sequence

• chronological

• problem solution

• cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Because of a shortage of oil in 1938, Imperial Japan made plans to take over Dutch Indonesia. After taking over, the Japanese Empire was able to overrun the Pacific. The United States and others condemned the actions.

• problem solution

• cause and effect

• chronological

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

There were two different brands of comic books in the early 1980s: DC and Marvel. Both were home to super heroes. DC comics was home to Batman, Superman, and the Justice League. Marvel Comics was the owner of Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Avengers.

• compare and contrast

• problem solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The green sea turtle and the loggerhead sea turtle nest along the Atlantic and the Pacific shores in the United States. The green sea turtle is on the endangered list while the loggerhead is listed as threatened. The green sea turtle eats grass, algae and other vegetation and is classified as herbivorous. Unlike the green sea turtle, the loggerhead turtle is classified as carnivorous, and eats horseshoe crabs, clams, and mussels. Both sea turtles live in temperate and subtropical waters and tend to stay near the coastline.

Which pattern is this?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

During the months from May to September, the loggerhead turtle comes ashore to start the process of nesting at night. First, the turtle crawls out of the sea to the beach in search of the right place to build a nest for its eggs. Once the location is identified, the turtle digs a hole with its flippers that measures 8" wide and 18" deep. Next, the turtle lays around 120 eggs the size of ping-pong balls. The turtle then covers the nest by throwing sand over the nest with its flippers. The turtle does this to protect the eggs from predators. Finally, the turtle makes its way back to the sea, and does not return to attend to the nest.

Which pattern is this?

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Description/ Generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Natural predators such as snakes, sea gulls, and raccoons are considered threats to the sea turtles, but human beings are considered to pose the greatest threat to the sea turtles. People threaten the turtles if they disturb the nesting sites or harm the sea turtles at sea. Because of these dangers, the loggerhead sea turtle is considered threatened.

Which pattern is this?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronology

• Description/ Generalization

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The loggerhead sea turtle is threatened. Conservationists are attempting to help the survival rate of the loggerhead turtles. Their solution is to educate the public about the nesting habits of the sea turtles and help pass gill netting regulations for fishermen.

Which pattern is this?

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Chronology

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

An organizational pattern in which an issue is presented along with how to solve the issue.

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5