Exploring Process Organizational Patterns

What is the main characteristic of a process organizational pattern?

• It compares and contrasts different ideas.

• It describes events in the order they happened.

• It shows how something is done or created in a specific order.

• It lists items randomly.

How can you differentiate a process passage from a sequential chronological passage?

• A sequential chronological passage lists items randomly.

• A sequential chronological passage shows how something is done.

• A process passage shows how something is done or created.

• A process passage lists items randomly.

What is the first step in analyzing a process passage?

• Identify each step.

• Give the passage a title.

• Underline the main idea.

• Circle the signal words.

What signal words indicate the steps in the Golden Eagle example?

• Initially, subsequently, lastly

• First, second, third

• First, next, after

• First, then, finally

What is the main idea of the Golden Eagle passage?

• Golden Eagles raise their young.

• Golden Eagles migrate.

• Golden Eagles build their nests.

• Golden Eagles hunt for prey.

What is the first step in making Mexican chicken fajitas?

• Cut peppers and onion into thin slices.

• Saute the peppers and onions.

• Warm the tortillas.

• Add mushrooms and chicken.

What should you do after adding mushrooms and chicken in the fajitas recipe?

• Continue to cook the ingredients.

• Cut the peppers and onion.

• Stir the dry salad dressing mix.

• Warm the tortillas.

What is the purpose of the passage on making Mexican chicken fajitas?

• To describe the history of fajitas.

• To show the process of making Mexican chicken fajitas.

• To list the ingredients for fajitas.

• To compare different fajita recipes.

What should you do if you want to add toppings to the fajitas?

• Add them while sauteing the peppers and onions.

• Add them after rolling the mixture inside the tortillas.

• Add them before cooking the ingredients.

• Add them while cutting the vegetables.

What will you lose points for if not done in the passage analysis?

• All of the above.

• Circling the signal words.

• Writing the main idea statement.

• Using a graphic organizer.