Authors Organizational Patterns

These words signal a chronological/sequence text structure

• As a result, this causes, one effect, consequently, because, since, due to

• First, finally, next, last, later, after

• Issue, this solves, proposed solution, one problem, a solution is

• Alike, similar, different, unlike, because, neither

These words signal a problem and solution text structure

• As a result, this causes, one effect, consequently, because, since, due to

• First, finally, next, last, later, after

• Issue, this solves, proposed solution, one problem, a solution is

• Alike, similar, different, unlike, because, neither

Some types of ____________ are description, classification schemes, problem & solution, and compare & contrast.

• graphics

• organizational patterns

• sequential orders

• effects

First, take the highway to Dorman Road. When you reach Dorman Road, take the Ronaldine Exit. Then take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Finally, take a right on Coleman Street. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?

• problem and solution

• sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

What are organizational patterns?

• the way an author organizes a text to get their message across to the reader

• plot development

• sequence of events

• the point of view from which a text is written

You write a letter to the newspaper about how there aren't enough fun things to do in Winchester.  In your letter, you suggest building an indoor trampoline park. Which pattern would best represent your letter?

• problem & solution

• sequence of events

• compare & contrast

• description

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

• description

• compare & contrast

• sequence

• problem & solution

Which organizational pattern would you use to write a paper describing the decline of the wolf population and attempts to increase it?

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

Which of the following words signal a cause and effect text structure?

• A) First, next, then, finally

• B) Because, therefore, as a result, consequently

• C) Alike, similar, different, unlike

• D) Issue, this solves, proposed solution

What is the main purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To organize ideas clearly and logically

• C) To make the text longer

• D) To use more complex vocabulary