Organizational Patterns Part 2

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What are organizational patterns?

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The way an author organizes a text to get their message across to the reader.

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What is compare and contrast?

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A text that explains how two things are alike and different.

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What are clue words that indicate chronological order?

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after.

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Which signal word does not belong in the PROBLEM & SOLUTION pattern?

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first.

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What are some key words for compare and contrast?

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similar, alike, in comparison to, on the other hand.

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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To help readers understand the structure and main ideas of the text.

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What does the term 'signal words' refer to?

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Words that indicate the organization of a text and guide the reader through the content.

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Give an example of a problem and solution organizational pattern.

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A text that describes a community issue and proposes a plan to address it.

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What is the difference between 'cause' and 'effect'?

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Cause is why something happens; effect is what happens as a result.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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Arranging events in the order they occurred in time.