Organizational Patterns

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What is an organizational pattern?

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

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What is the 'description' organizational pattern?

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The description pattern provides details about a topic, including characteristics, examples, and attributes.

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What is the 'problem and solution' organizational pattern?

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The problem and solution pattern presents a dilemma and then explains how to resolve it.

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What is the 'cause and effect' organizational pattern?

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The cause and effect pattern explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is the 'compare and contrast' organizational pattern?

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

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What type of organizational pattern is used in a recipe?

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Sequential order, as it lists steps in the order they should be followed.

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What is an example of a text using the description pattern?

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A passage describing the features of a bat, such as its nocturnal habits and diet.

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What is an example of a text using the problem and solution pattern?

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A passage that discusses a community issue, like pollution, and suggests ways to reduce it.

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What is an example of a text using the cause and effect pattern?

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A passage explaining how deforestation leads to loss of wildlife.

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What is an example of a text using the compare and contrast pattern?

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A passage comparing the habitats of bats and birds.