Organizational Text Patterns

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What is the Problem and Solution text pattern?

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A text pattern that presents a conflict or problem and explains how it is resolved.

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What does Compare and Contrast mean in text patterns?

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A text pattern that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a Sequence text pattern?

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A text pattern that describes events in the order they occur.

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What is the Cause and Effect text pattern?

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A text pattern that explains why something happens and the results of that event.

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What does the term 'Cause' refer to in text patterns?

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An event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the text is trying to convey.

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What is a Detail in a text?

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Specific information that supports or explains the main idea.

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How can you identify a Compare and Contrast text pattern?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', and 'both'.

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What are signal words for Sequence text patterns?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' indicate sequence.

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What is the purpose of using Cause and Effect in writing?

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To show relationships between events and their outcomes.