In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as "because," "as a result of," and "due to."

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as, "solve," "a concern is," or "a potential fix is."

As a result of equipment failure and a lack of maintenance, the BP oil pipe burst off the coast of Louisiana and spilled 200 million gallons into the ocean in 2010. Consequently, 82,000 birds of 102 species, approximately 6,165 sea turtles, and up to 25,900 marine mammals were killed.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

Choose the signal words that indicate chronological order.

Choose the signal words that indicate compare and contrast.

Choose the signal words that indicate cause and effect.

Choose the signal words that indicate problem and solution.

Follow these easy steps to create delicious cookies. First, get all of your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein, is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What words signal the author's organizational pattern?