Generalization Mastery Madness

What is the signal word in the following generalization?

Most government buildings are closed on holidays.

• Most

• Are

• Closed

• Government

The Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top. The top section of the tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view of Paris.

• Cause and Effect

• Generalization

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

Which text structure makes a point, then offers at least one example/explanation?

• chronological

• cause and effect

• process/sequence

• generalization

Definition: Information is arranged by time - the order in which events occurred - first to last.

• Spatial

• Order of Importance

• Problem/Solution

• Chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Select the organizational text pattern.

In many fairy tales, the main character (the protagonist) must go in the forest. It seems trees are an endless source of inspiration in folklore. There are many speculations why the forest is so important but we can also stick to the obvious: Most people in medieval or pre-medieval times lived near forests. People's existence have been closely related to the woods for practically forever, but forests also represent unknown, although very serious, danger.

• Concept/Definition

• Chronological

• Generalization

• Concept/Definition

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Select the correct organizational text pattern:

Little Red Riding Hood’s mother made some muffins to send to her grandmother. First, she creamed the butter and sugar together. Then she added flour, baking soda and salt, along with some milk. Next, she added some applesauce. After she baked them for 20 minutes, she had warm delicious muffins to put in Little Red Riding Hood’s basket.

• Process

• Generalization

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

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

• same as

• is

• for example

• looks like

You are visiting the zoo. You get to the Panda exhibit. There is a sign hanging at the exhibit that describes everything you ever wanted to know about pandas. Which organizational pattern is represented here?

• Cause/Effect

• Generalization

• Chronological

• Compare/Contrast

If I wanted to give a details about something, which type of organizational pattern would I use?

• Generalization

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

A solar eclipse is an astronomical event during which the Moon seems to cover the Sun.

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• generalization

• classification