Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a way to structure information in writing to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in writing?

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'Cause and effect' is an organizational pattern that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause and effect statement.

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"The heavy rain caused the river to overflow."

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What is 'description/detail' in writing?

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'Description/detail' is an organizational pattern that provides specific details about a subject to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Provide an example of a description/detail sentence.

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"The garden was filled with vibrant red roses, tall sunflowers, and delicate daisies."

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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'Chronological order' is an organizational pattern that arranges events in the order they occur in time.

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Give an example of a chronological sequence.

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"First, I woke up. Then, I had breakfast. Finally, I went to school."

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What is 'compare and contrast' in writing?

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'Compare and contrast' is an organizational pattern that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Provide an example of a compare and contrast statement.

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"While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are generally more independent than dogs."

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in writing?

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'Problem and solution' is an organizational pattern that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.