Organizational Patterns

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.
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• Cause and Effect

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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 signal word shows the pattern?

• turtle

• live

• unlike

• endangered

The loggerhead is a relatively easy turtle to identify. To begin with, the loggerhead has a reddish-brown upper shell and a dull brown to yellowish lower shell. The shells consist of an upper part, known as the carapace, and a lower section, called the plastron. Hard scales (or scutes) cover the shells, and the number and arrangement of these scutes are used to determine the species. The adult loggerhead weighs 200 to 350 pounds and lives in temperate and subtropical waters. Another important fact about this turtle is it is the most common sea turtle that nests on the shores of the United States. In addition to eating small fish, the loggerhead sea turtle feasts on shellfish, clams, horseshoe crabs, and mussels. Unfortunately, the loggerhead turtle is classified as threatened.
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• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Generalization

The loggerhead is a relatively easy turtle to identify. To begin with, the loggerhead has a reddish-brown upper shell and a dull brown to yellowish lower shell. The shells consist of an upper part, known as the carapace, and a lower section, called the plastron. Hard scales (or scutes) cover the shells, and the number and arrangement of these scutes are used to determine the species. The adult loggerhead weighs 200 to 350 pounds and lives in temperate and subtropical waters. Another important fact about this turtle is it is the most common sea turtle that nests on the shores of the United States. In addition to eating small fish, the loggerhead sea turtle feasts on shellfish, clams, horseshoe crabs, and mussels. Unfortunately, the loggerhead turtle is classified as threatened.
Which signal word shows the pattern?

• consist of

• arrangement

• unfortunately

• species

During the months from May to September, the loggerhead turtle comes ashore to nest 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.
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• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence/Process

• Description/ Generalization

During the months from May to September, the loggerhead turtle comes ashore to nest 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 signal word shows the pattern?

• location

• first

• ashore

• size

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.
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• Cause and Effect

• Chronology

• Description/ Generalization

• Problem and Solution

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 signal word shows the pattern?

• because

• considered

• predators

• disturb

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.
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• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Chronology

• Problem and Solution

The loggerhead sea turtle is threatened. Conservationists are attempting to help the survival rate of the loggerhead turtles. Their resolution is to educate the public about the nesting habits of the sea turtles and help pass gill netting regulations for fishermen. Which signal word shows the pattern?

• conservationists

• attempting

• educate

• resolution