Patterns of Written Texts Across Discipline (RWS)

1. A Narrative is...

• A. an experience or event that you remember for a long time.

• B. a note of important events.

• C. a person’s anecdote

• D. something that explains or how to do it.

2. When a text gives the similarities and differences of one particular topic, what kind of pattern is this?

• A. Comparison & Contrast

• B. Description

• C. Narration

• D. Process analysis

3. What is important in a process analysis text?

• A. Cohesive device

• B. Effects or result

• C. Sequence

• D. Time elements

4. The Lakers is one of the most influential teams in the NBA during the 1990's. The line suggests that the text pattern is a ___ .

• A. Cause & Effect

• B. Comparison & Contrast

• C. Description

• D. Narration

5. What is the first step to do in understanding a text?

• A. Choose an interesting topic

• B. Identify and research who is the writer

• C. Identify its genre

• D. Write your conclusion