Organizational Patterns / Text Structures

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What is the compare & contrast organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the cause & effect organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that explains the relationship between events, showing how one event leads to another.

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What is the problem & solution organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What is the definition & description organizational pattern?

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A writing structure that provides detailed explanations and characteristics of a subject, often using adjectives and examples.

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What does chronological order mean?

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A writing structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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What is sequential order?

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A writing structure that follows a specific sequence or steps in a process.

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Give an example of compare & contrast.

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Comparing apples and oranges based on taste, color, and nutritional value.

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Give an example of cause & effect.

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If students do not attend classes regularly, they may fail to understand the material, leading to lower grades.

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Give an example of problem & solution.

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The problem of pollution can be addressed by implementing recycling programs.

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Give an example of definition & description.

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A smartphone is a mobile device that combines cellular and mobile computing functions.