Patterns of Thinking and Writing Modes of Writing: Patterns of Thinking and Writing

Compare and Contrast Looks at all of the similarities and differences

Compare and Contrast Graphic examples: Subject A Subject B Pt. 1 Pt. 2

Compare and Contrast I. Introduction II. Point of Comparison 1 A. Subject A B. Subject B III. Point of Comparison 2 IV. Point of Comparison 3 V. Conclusion

TASK: With your group, come up with 2-3 ways to graphically represent the logical organization of the mode of writing you’ve been assigned.

Cause and Effect Shows reasons for an event or series of events and the subsequent results of those events

Exemplification Proves the argument through examples

Process Describe step-by-step

Classification and Definition Evaluates one or more subjects in order to establish identifying characteristics

Problem and Solution Presents an issue, analyzes all aspects of the issue, and then provides a resolution for the issue

Apply to Your Writing Now, identify what mode of writing your essay most falls into and revise your topical outline / thesis considering these organizational strategies.