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A scientist observes that a specific chemical consistently inhibits the growth of a certain bacteria in lab experiments. Which organizational pattern would be most suitable to present these findings in a report?
A scientist observes that a specific chemical consistently inhibits the growth of a certain bacteria in lab experiments. Which organizational pattern would be most suitable to present these findings in a report?
- Main Idea & Details
- Cause-Effect (correct)
- Compare and Contrast
- Sequence
An environmental report outlines the rising global temperatures' impact on polar ice caps, sea levels, and coastal ecosystems. Which organizational pattern does this best exemplify?
An environmental report outlines the rising global temperatures' impact on polar ice caps, sea levels, and coastal ecosystems. Which organizational pattern does this best exemplify?
- Problem-Solution
- Cause-Effect (correct)
- Sequence
- Compare & Contrast
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for a presentation explaining the different stages of butterfly metamorphosis?
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for a presentation explaining the different stages of butterfly metamorphosis?
- Cause-Effect
- Problem-Solution
- Compare and Contrast
- Sequence (correct)
A historian is writing about the factors contributing to the start of World War I, including nationalism, alliances, and imperialism. Which organizational pattern is most suitable for structuring this analysis?
A historian is writing about the factors contributing to the start of World War I, including nationalism, alliances, and imperialism. Which organizational pattern is most suitable for structuring this analysis?
A document analyzes the similarities and differences between electric cars and gasoline cars, focusing on environmental impact, cost, and performance. Which organizational pattern is being employed?
A document analyzes the similarities and differences between electric cars and gasoline cars, focusing on environmental impact, cost, and performance. Which organizational pattern is being employed?
An essay discusses the increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean and proposes strategies such as reducing single-use plastics and improving waste management. Which organizational pattern does this represent?
An essay discusses the increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean and proposes strategies such as reducing single-use plastics and improving waste management. Which organizational pattern does this represent?
An article describes in detail the features of the latest smartphone model, covering its design, camera capabilities, and software functionalities. Which organizational pattern is most likely used?
An article describes in detail the features of the latest smartphone model, covering its design, camera capabilities, and software functionalities. Which organizational pattern is most likely used?
A report examines the connection between increased screen time among teenagers and its effects on their sleep patterns, academic performance, and social interactions. What type of cause-effect relationship is being investigated?
A report examines the connection between increased screen time among teenagers and its effects on their sleep patterns, academic performance, and social interactions. What type of cause-effect relationship is being investigated?
A writer is comparing social media platforms. Which approach exemplifies the subject-by-subject method?
A writer is comparing social media platforms. Which approach exemplifies the subject-by-subject method?
In the context of problem-solution text structure, which sentence best represents a well-defined solution?
In the context of problem-solution text structure, which sentence best represents a well-defined solution?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of chronological sequence in a narrative?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of chronological sequence in a narrative?
A presentation aims to persuade the audience to adopt a new energy policy. What organizational pattern would be most effective?
A presentation aims to persuade the audience to adopt a new energy policy. What organizational pattern would be most effective?
In a 'problem-solution' structured essay about water scarcity, which of the following would be the MOST effective way to introduce the essay?
In a 'problem-solution' structured essay about water scarcity, which of the following would be the MOST effective way to introduce the essay?
A report detailing the aftermath of a natural disaster is being written. Which organizational structure would MOST effectively convey the information?
A report detailing the aftermath of a natural disaster is being written. Which organizational structure would MOST effectively convey the information?
While outlining a historical essay on the American Civil War, a student wishes to discuss the key battles. Which organizational pattern would be most suitable?
While outlining a historical essay on the American Civil War, a student wishes to discuss the key battles. Which organizational pattern would be most suitable?
An analyst is writing a report evaluating two competing software products. To directly compare their features across different categories (usability, performance, security), what organizational method is MOST appropriate?
An analyst is writing a report evaluating two competing software products. To directly compare their features across different categories (usability, performance, security), what organizational method is MOST appropriate?
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Patterns of Development
Patterns of Development
Ways writers organize their writing for a specific purpose; also known as text structures.
Cause-Effect Organization
Cause-Effect Organization
A pattern that shows causal relationships between events, ideas, and trends.
One Cause, One Effect
One Cause, One Effect
One cause leading to a single outcome.
One Cause, Multiple Effects
One Cause, Multiple Effects
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Multiple Causes, One Effect
Multiple Causes, One Effect
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Chain of Causes and Effects
Chain of Causes and Effects
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Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
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Point by Point Organization
Point by Point Organization
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Point by Point Comparison
Point by Point Comparison
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Subject by Subject Comparison
Subject by Subject Comparison
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Problem-Solution Order
Problem-Solution Order
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Chronological Order
Chronological Order
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Spatial Order
Spatial Order
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Order of Importance
Order of Importance
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Sequence
Sequence
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Text Structure
Text Structure
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Study Notes
- Patterns of development/organization are specific ways writers organize writing for a specific purpose.
- Patterns of organization are also called text structures.
- The organizational patterns include:
- Cause-Effect
- Compare & Contrast
- Problem-Solution
- Sequence
- Main Idea & Details
Cause-Effect
- Cause-effect organization shows casual relationships between, events, ideas, and trends.
- Writers often use the cause-effect pattern in historical and scientific writing.
- Cause-effect relationships may have several forms:
- One cause with one effect
- One cause with multiple effects
- Multiple causes with a single effect
- A chain of cause and effects
- Example of One cause with one effect:
- A pile of gasoline spilled on the lawn and the next day, the grass on the lawn died.
- Example of One cause with multiple effect:
- Cutting down trees may result in landslide, flood, and decline of bird population.
- Example of Multiple causes with a single effect:
- Keila got a good exam grades because she is attending classes, taking down notes, and listening to her teacher when discussing.
- Example of A chain of causes and effects:
- Population growth leads to more traffic and greenhouse gases, which contributes to deforestation.
- Deforestation reduces the number of plants that absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which contributes to climate change.
Compare and contrast
- Compare and contrast organization provides a way to look at similarities and differences in two or more subjects.
- The compare and contrast pattern may be developed in two ways:
- Point by point organization is a type of essay that compares two subjects using the same criteria one point at a time.
- Subject by subject compare and contrasts two subjects by discussing each subject separately, but using the same basis of comparison and order for both.
- Pawsie and Rusi are two cats that are very different from each other.
- Example of Point by Point is that Rusi is an orange cat while Pawsie is a mixture of white and gray.
- Rusi is male, while Pawsie is female and Rusi often goes outside the house, while Pawsie usually stay inside; sleeping.
- Example of Subject by Subject: is that Rusi is a male orange cat who loves to go outside. Pawsie is a female white-gray cat who loves to stay inside the house and sleep all day.
Problem-Solution
- Problem-solution order is a pattern of organization in which a problem is stated and analyzed and then one or more solutions are proposed and examined:
- Problem: Her bedroom is such a mess.
- Solution: She should clean her bedroom and make it tidy.
- Problem: My brother is sick, and he has a high fever.
- Solution: I should give him medicine to cure his fever and give him soup to ease him.
Sequence
- Sequence can be in terms of chronological order, the order in which events take place, spatial order, and order of importance.
- Sequence goes from most to least important, or the other way around.
- Words to use when writing in sequence order:
- First
- Initially
- Then
- Next
- Later
- After
- Finally
- Subsequently
- Perviously
- At Last
- Meanwhile
- In The Meantime
- Reading a recipe book is an example of sequence order.
- First, preheat the oven. Then, mix the ingredients. Next, pour the mix into a baking tray. Finally, put the tray in the oven and bake.
- Counting numbers from 1-10 (1,2,3,4,5…) are examples of sequence.
Main Idea and Details
- The main idea and details is a pattern of organization in which a central idea about a topic is supported by details.
- A main idea is the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys.
- Supporting details include words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea in the form of examples, facts, statistics, or quotes.
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Explore patterns of development/organization in writing: cause-effect, compare & contrast, problem-solution, sequence, and main idea & details. Understand cause-effect relationships with examples of single and multiple effects.
