Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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An organizational pattern is a specific way of structuring information in a text to help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the sequence organizational pattern?

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The sequence organizational pattern presents information in a specific order, often chronological, to show the steps or stages in a process.

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What is the problem and solution organizational pattern?

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The problem and solution organizational pattern identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions to address it.

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What is the compare and contrast organizational pattern?

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The compare and contrast organizational pattern highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the cause and effect organizational pattern?

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The cause and effect organizational pattern explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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Give an example of a text that uses the sequence organizational pattern.

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A recipe is an example of a text that uses the sequence organizational pattern, as it lists steps to follow in order.

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What key words might indicate a problem and solution organizational pattern?

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Key words include 'problem', 'solution', 'challenge', and 'suggest'.

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What is a key feature of the compare and contrast organizational pattern?

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A key feature is the use of transitional phrases like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'in contrast'.

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How can you identify a sequence organizational pattern in a passage?

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Look for signal words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' that indicate the order of events.

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What type of organizational pattern would best describe a letter suggesting improvements to a community?

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The problem and solution organizational pattern would best describe such a letter.