Name the organizational pattern that uses ASSUMPTIONS and makes a BROAD STATEMENT about A WHOLE GROUP. This AOP uses the following signal words: Everyone, always, in fact, nobody, never, anyone.

Name the organizational pattern that gives a list of items in no order. This AOP uses the following signal words: Many characteristics are... , several examples... , another, in addition...

Name the organizational pattern that tells the reader about the the events that happened using time order. This AOP uses the following signal words: Then..., next..., finally..., now..., and years/dates (in the 17th century...).

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In the 1700s, many children were homeschooled. The first public high school in the United States was established in Boston in 1821. By 1900, thirty-one states required children to attend school from the ages of 8 to 14. As a result, 72 percent of American children attended school by 1910. One hundred years later, every state required students to complete elementary school.

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As students in Loudoun County know, Schoology is a type of learning manage system. In other words, it is a website that houses all the online assignments for all seven classes. Some users have described Schoology as a helpful way to find class materials.

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Who wants to stay home during the summer? Absolutely nobody! Everyone knows that the best place to be is at an amusement park like Hershey Park. Roller coasters are the most exciting rides and all teenagers love them. In fact, some teens love amusement parks so much that they would live there if they could.

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For the science fair, we are completing an experiment that requires many materials. Some examples are the glass vials, the Bunsen burner, and the cotton swabs. There are several protective gear items needed, such as goggles, gloves, and special boots. Additionally, our teacher has our workbooks and tools for recording data.