Organizational Patterns

What is sequential order?

• A structure that shows events in time order, often using words like first, next, then, or last.

• A method of organizing information alphabetically.

• A way to summarize information in bullet points.

• A technique for comparing and contrasting different ideas.

What is description in text structure?

• A structure that provides details about a subject, often using adjectives and descriptive phrases.

• A method of organizing information chronologically.

• A technique used to summarize the main points of a text.

• A way to compare and contrast different subjects.

Why is it important to recognize problem and solution structures?

• It helps readers understand the challenges faced and the strategies used to overcome them.

• It allows readers to ignore the details of the text.

• It makes reading more difficult and confusing.

• It provides a summary of the text without any analysis.

What is the importance of understanding organizational patterns?

• It helps readers comprehend and analyze texts more effectively.

• It allows readers to memorize texts without understanding them.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any real benefit.

• It helps in writing longer texts without structure.

What words indicate problem and solution?

• Phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

• Words like challenge, answer, and fix.

• Terms including issue, resolution, and remedy.

• Expressions such as dilemma, conclusion, and outcome.

Give an example of problem and solution.

• A story about a town facing a water shortage and how they built a new well.

• A tale of a city dealing with traffic congestion and implementing a new bus system.

• An account of a village struggling with poor education and establishing a new school.

• A narrative about a community experiencing high crime rates and increasing police presence.

What is compare and contrast?

• A method of analyzing similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• A structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different, using words like like, unlike, or different.

• A technique used to summarize information in a single paragraph.

• A way to categorize items based on their characteristics.

Give an example of compare and contrast.

• A paragraph discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs.

• A list of the benefits of owning a cat.

• A description of the habitat of dogs.

• A summary of the history of cats.

Give an example of sequential order.

• A recipe that lists steps to make a cake in the order they should be done.

• A list of random grocery items.

• A collection of unrelated events.

• A summary of a book's plot.

What words indicate sequential order?

• first, next, then, or last

• before, after, during, or while

• suddenly, quickly, slowly, or quietly

• always, sometimes, never, or occasionally