Text Organizational Patterns Formative

Emma noticed that Luna read for 20 minutes each night and observed that her vocabulary comprehension increased significantly.  What organizational pattern is this statement an example of?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• enumeration

• chronological

Answer explanation

The statement is an example of a 'cause and effect' organizational pattern. This is because it describes a cause (Luna reading for 20 minutes each night) and an effect (her vocabulary comprehension increased significantly). The other options, 'compare and contrast', 'enumeration', and 'chronological' do not fit the context of the question.

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7.6.b

Priya didn't like dogs.  However, she decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter with David and Noah.  What is the signal word in this example?

• like

• she

• however

• decided

Answer explanation

The signal word in the question is 'however'. Signal words are words that indicate a shift or change in the writer's thoughts or ideas. In this case, 'however' is used to show a contrast between Priya's dislike for dogs and her decision to volunteer at an animal shelter.

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7.6.b

An article about the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms would be which organizational pattern?

• cause and effect

• enumeration

• compare and contrast

• chronological

Answer explanation

The question asks about the organizational pattern of an article discussing the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms. The correct answer is 'compare and contrast' because this pattern involves discussing the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of a particular topic, in this case, school uniforms.

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7.6.b

I write a letter to parents explaining that their child's grade and provide suggestions for what they can do to help their child improve his grade.  What organizational pattern would this letter be?

• compare and contrast

• listing

• problem / solution

• cause and effect

Answer explanation

The organizational pattern of the letter would be problem/solution. The problem is the child's low grade, and the letter provides suggestions for the parents to help their child improve. This pattern addresses the issue and offers ways to resolve it, making it the most appropriate choice among the given options.

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7.6.b

Which of the following words signals a contrast?

• yet
• so
• like
• due to

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7.6.b

What is problem and solution?

• a text that presents an issue and a way to fix it
• a text that compares and contrasts two different things
• a text that describes or explains something
• a text written in chronological order

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7.6.b

What is compare and contrast?

• a text that presents a problem and a way to fix it

• a persuasive text

• a text that explains how two things are alike and different

• a text that describes something

Answer explanation

Compare and contrast refers to a type of text that highlights the similarities and differences between two subjects. In this question, the correct choice is 'a text that explains how two things are alike and different,' as it accurately describes the purpose of a compare and contrast text.

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7.6.b

Which of the following set of key words apply to a text written in compare and contrast?

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

• characteristics include, for example, for instance

• since, because, if, due to

• because of, leads to, solve

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'similar, alike, in comparison to, on the other hand' because these keywords are commonly used in compare and contrast texts. They help to highlight similarities and differences between subjects, making it easier for readers to understand the comparison being made.

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7.6.b

Which of the following of key words is written in the pattern of cause and effect?

• consequently

• in addition

• characteristics include

• on the other hand

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'consequently' because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between two statements. The other options, 'in addition,' 'characteristics include,' and 'on the other hand,' do not convey a cause-and-effect pattern.

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7.6.b

Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?

• sequence of events
• cause & effect
• chronological order
• compare & contrast

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7.6.b