Patterns of Organization

What pattern of organization is employed when a paragraph provides examples to support a main idea?

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What is the pattern of organization in the following paragraph?

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What is the pattern of organization in the following paragraph?

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What is the pattern of organization in the following paragraph?

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What is the most likely pattern of organization for a recipe that lists the ingredients and then provides step-by-step instructions for preparation?

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Which pattern of organization is used in a paragraph that explains how deforestation leads to climate change?

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If an article describes the history of smartphones from the earliest models to the latest innovations, what is the likely pattern of organization?

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What pattern of organization is used in a paragraph that describes the cultural impact of a popular TV series?

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If an article discusses the different types of renewable energy sources and their environmental benefits, what is the likely pattern of organization?

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If a paragraph outlines the reasons for declining bee populations and then proposes actions to address the issue, what pattern of organization is being used?

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