Organizational Patterns - Test

When the author describes how one thing leads to another.

• Sequential or Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Concept and Definition

When the author tells how two or more things are alike and/or different.

• Compare and Contrast

• Listing or Enumeration

• Generalization and Example

• Process

When the author introduces a new idea (vocab word) and describes or explains it in detail.

• Process

• Cause and Effect

• Generalization and Example

• Concept and Definition

When the author makes a broad, unspecific statement and backs it up with evidence.

• Listing or Enumeration

• Generalization and Example

• Sequential or Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

When the author writes down a number of items in no specific order (using commas, bullet points, or numbers).

• Listing or Enumeration

• Problem and Solution

• Sequential or Chronological

• Cause and Effect

When the author describes a difficult or unwelcome situation and explains ways to fix or improve it.

• Concept and Definition

• Compare and Contrast

• Process

• Problem and Solution

When the author gives instructions or steps that lead to a product or outcome.

• Problem and Solution

• Process

• Generalization and Example

• Compare and Contrast

When the author tells events in order based on time.

• Problem and solution

• Concept and Definition

• Sequential or Chronological

• Listing or Enumeration

It was 32 degrees Fahrenheit when precipitation fell from the clouds. Since it was freezing, it fell as snow.

• Sequential or Chronological

• Process

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

If you don’t get enough sleep, it can affect your memory and ability to pay attention in school.

• Sequential or Chronological

• Process

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution