English A - Expository Text

"Organizational Patterns"

What are organizational patters used for?

to present information in a clear and logical way

List the organizational patterns taught

Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Process/Sequential/Chronological, Description

What is the purpose of cause and effect?

explain reasons why something happened and the effects of something

What types of transitional words can be used for cause and effect?

because, as a result, resulted, caused, affected, since, due to, effect

What type of map can be used to demonstrate cause and effect?

a multi-flow map

What is the purpose of compare and contrast?

it's used to find both similarities and differences

What type of map is useful for compare and contrast?

a double bubble map

What are some signal words for compare and contrast?

like, unlike, both, neither, similar, and different

Describe problem and solution

a concerning issue is presented and discussion on what could/should be done to fix it

What transitional/signal words should be used for problem and solution?

propose, solution, answer, issue, problem, problematic, remedy, prevention, and fix

Describe process/Sequential/CHRONOLOGICAL

organized in the order that it happens

Describe process/SEQUENTIAL/chronological

process of arranging items, steps, or events in a specific, logical order (process is here too)

What is the purpose of description

Presents a topic and provides details about it.​

What types of maps do descriptions use?

bubble, circle or both