Organizational Patterns

In a futuristic society where time travel is possible, historians document events as they unfold. Which organizational pattern do they use to record these events in the sequence they occur?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Answer explanation

The organizational pattern that describes events in the order they happened is called Chronological Order. This pattern helps readers understand the sequence of events clearly.

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A passage explains how a robot evolves into a more advanced AI entity. What is the main organizational pattern used in this text?

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Answer explanation

The text describes the step-by-step process of how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, which follows a clear chronological order. This pattern is known as sequence, making it the correct choice.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

Identify the text structure: "The malfunctioning weather control system caused a massive storm, which led to chaos in the floating city."

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

Answer explanation

The text describes how the rain caused the river to overflow, leading to flooding. This shows a direct relationship where one event (the rain) results in another (the flooding), indicating a cause and effect structure.

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TEKS.ELA.6.9B

In a futuristic society, a text discusses the similarities and differences between two advanced technologies. Which organizational pattern is used?

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Answer explanation

The 'Compare and Contrast' organizational pattern is used to highlight the similarities and differences between two subjects, making it the correct choice for this question.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

A text describes the features of a futuristic smartphone, such as its holographic display, quantum battery, and AI-enhanced camera. What is the main organizational pattern?

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Answer explanation

The text outlines specific features of a smartphone, such as screen size, battery life, and camera quality, which indicates a descriptive approach. Therefore, the main organizational pattern is Description.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

What is the main idea of a passage that explains the steps to bake a cake using a futuristic, automated kitchen assistant?

• The history of cakes

• The process of baking a cake with a kitchen assistant

• The ingredients needed for a cake

• The different types of cakes

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is to describe 'The process of baking a cake', as it focuses on the steps involved rather than the history, ingredients, or types of cakes.

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In the year 2050, a city faces severe pollution due to advanced technological waste. The text outlines this futuristic problem and then suggests innovative ways to reduce it. What is the organizational pattern?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Description

Answer explanation

The text identifies a pollution problem and proposes solutions, which aligns with the Problem and Solution organizational pattern. This structure clearly presents an issue followed by actionable responses.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

In a futuristic world where robots assist humans in daily tasks, which text structure would a robot use to list the steps for assembling a new gadget?

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Answer explanation

The text structure used in a passage that lists the steps to solve a math problem is 'Sequence'. This structure organizes information in a specific order, making it clear how to follow the steps to reach a solution.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

TEKS.ELA.6.9B

A passage describes the differences between the climate on Earth and Mars in the year 2100. What is the main organizational pattern?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

Answer explanation

The passage highlights the differences between summer and winter, which indicates a comparison of their characteristics. Therefore, the main organizational pattern is 'Compare and Contrast'.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

What is the main idea of a text that explains the causes of the Martian Colonization Rebellion?

• The timeline of the Martian Colonization Rebellion

• The causes of the Martian Colonization Rebellion

• The key figures in the Martian Colonization Rebellion

• The battles of the Martian Colonization Rebellion

Answer explanation

The text focuses on explaining the causes of the American Revolution, making 'The causes of the American Revolution' the main idea. The other options pertain to different aspects of the Revolution.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8D

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