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What is the Problem and Solution organizational pattern?

Back

This pattern begins by identifying a problem that needs to be addressed and then presents a solution to that problem.

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What does the Descriptive organizational pattern do?

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It provides details about a subject, including what it looks like or how it behaves.

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What is the Cause and Effect organizational pattern?

Back

This pattern explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is the Compare and Contrast organizational pattern?

Back

This pattern highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the Chronological Order/Sequence organizational pattern?

Back

This pattern presents information in the order that events occur, from first to last.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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Give an example of a Problem and Solution organizational pattern.

Back

An example is discussing the issue of traffic congestion and proposing public transportation as a solution.

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Give an example of a Descriptive organizational pattern.

Back

An example is describing a tropical rainforest by detailing its plants, animals, and climate.

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Front

Give an example of a Cause and Effect organizational pattern.

Back

An example is explaining how heavy rainfall (cause) can lead to flooding (effect).

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Give an example of a Compare and Contrast organizational pattern.

Back

An example is comparing the habitats of polar bears and penguins, highlighting their differences and similarities.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Give an example of a Chronological Order/Sequence organizational pattern.

Back

An example is outlining the steps of the water cycle in the order they occur.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5