Review Questions

Used in historical writings, usually with dates

• Chronological order

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Sequential order

Compare two or more ideas or things

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Sequenttial

Creates vivid images

• Sequential order

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

• Description

Presents a problem and then provides a solution

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Chronological order

The organizational pattern is CAUSE and EFFECT.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• because
• as a result
• first
• the reasons why

The organizational pattern is PROBLEM/SOLUTION.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• problem
• challenge
• solution
• April 27, 2016

The organizational pattern is PROBLEM/SOLUTION.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• problem
• challenge
• solution
• April 27, 2016

The organizational pattern is COMPARE/CONTRAST.  Which signal word doesn't belong?

• an example
• however
• in comparison
• on the other hand

The organizational pattern is CHRONOLOGICAL/SEQUENCE. Which signal word doesn't belong?

• After that

• Initially

• In the beginning

• If, then

The organizational pattern is PROCESS. Which signal word doesn't belong?

• Step 1

• First

• January 14, 2020

• Finally