Patterns of Organization in Writing

The video tutorial discusses nine patterns of organization used in reading and writing: time order, listing order, steps in a process, descriptive, examples, cause and effect, comparison, contrast, and definition. Each pattern is explained with examples and signal words to help identify them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns to improve comprehension and writing skills.

What is the primary purpose of identifying patterns of organization in reading?

• To make reading more enjoyable

• To clarify relationships between details

• To memorize content

• To increase reading speed

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine common patterns of organization?

• Definition

• Time Order

• Listing

• Narrative

Which signal word is commonly used in a Time Order pattern?

• For example

• In contrast

• Finally

• However

In a Listing Order pattern, what is the significance of the order of items?

• The order is chronological

• The order is alphabetical

• The order is flexible

• The order is crucial

What is the main goal of a Steps in a Process pattern?

• To describe a location

• To list items

• To compare two items

• To provide step-by-step instructions

Which type of adjectives are commonly used in a Descriptive pattern?

• Comparative adjectives

• Sensory adjectives

• Possessive adjectives

• Numerical adjectives

What is the purpose of using examples in a paragraph?

• To summarize the paragraph

• To introduce new topics

• To support the writer's point

• To confuse the reader

Which signal word is often used in a Cause and Effect pattern?

• Because

• Similarly

• However

• Firstly

What is the main focus of a Comparison pattern?

• To define terms

• To show similarities

• To list items

• To show differences

Which signal word indicates a Contrast pattern?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• Similarly

• For example