Day 37 Exercise: Organizational Patterns

Which organizational pattern is used when information is presented in the order that events happened?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main purpose of a compare and contrast organizational pattern?

• To show the order of events

• To explain reasons and results

• To highlight similarities and differences

• To describe a process

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which organizational pattern is best for explaining why something happened and what happened as a result?

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Description

• Chronological

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a signal word for a sequence organizational pattern?

• Because

• However

• First

• Similarly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which organizational pattern would you use to show how two historical events are alike and different?

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the story below: Maya woke up early, brushed her teeth, and ate breakfast. She packed her bag and left for school. At school, she attended her classes and met her friends during lunch. Which organizational pattern does this story use?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the story below: The city experienced heavy rainfall for several days. As a result, the river overflowed, and many streets were flooded. People had to evacuate their homes and move to safer areas. What is the cause in this story?

• People evacuating their homes

• The river overflowing

• Heavy rainfall for several days

• Streets being flooded

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the story below: Both cats and dogs are popular pets. Cats are usually more independent, while dogs often need more attention. However, both animals can be loving companions and require care from their owners. Which organizational pattern is used in this story?

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the story below: First, the chef chopped the vegetables. Next, she heated oil in a pan. Then, she added the vegetables and spices. Finally, she served the dish hot. What is the correct sequence of events in this story?

• Heat oil, chop vegetables, add spices, serve dish

• Chop vegetables, heat oil, add vegetables and spices, serve dish

• Add spices, chop vegetables, heat oil, serve dish

• Serve dish, chop vegetables, heat oil, add spices

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which signal word would most likely indicate a cause and effect relationship?

• Next

• However

• Because

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5