Patterns of Text Organization How do I recognize patterns of organization in informational text?

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Patterns of Text Organization How do I recognize patterns of organization in informational text?

5 ways authors might set up their text: Time Order Compare/Contrast Cause/Effect Problem/Solution Question/Answer

 Time Order/Sequence What words signal a time order pattern? How do I use my knowledge of time order to understand the sequence of events?

Time Order/Sequence Items, concepts, or events listed in sequence, often numerical or chronological

Time Order/Sequence Signal words: First, second, third Next, then, finally… Before, after… Now…

Time Order/Sequence Sample The Olympic games began as athletic festivals to honor the Greek gods. The most important festival was held in the valley of Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. This festival became the Olympic games in 776 B.C. They were ended in A.D No Olympic games were held for more than 1,500 years. Then the modern Olympics began in Almost 300 male athletes competed in first modern Olympics. In the 1900 games, female athletes were allowed to compete. The games have continued every four years since 1896 except during World War II.

 Compare/Contrast  What words signal a comparison pattern?  What words signal a contrast pattern? How do I use my knowledge of comparison/contrast patterns to identify similarities and differences?

Compare/Contrast The author explains how two or more items or concepts are alike and/or how they are different.

Compare= same Contrast= different

Compare/Contrast Signal words: Alike Same as too Different In contrast On the other hand but

Compare/Contrast Sample: The modern Olympics is very unlike the ancient Olympic games. While there were no swimming races in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. There were no female contestants, and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also alike in many ways. Some events, such as the javelin and discus throws, are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern games are a disgrace to the Olympic tradition. But according to the ancient Greek writers, there were many cases of cheating, nationalism, and professionalism in their Olympics, too.

 Cause/Effect What words signal a cause? What words signal an effect? How does my knowledge of cause/effect patterns help me understand informational text?

Cause/Effect Signal words: Reasons why… If…then… As a result… Therefore… …because…

Cause/Effect Sample There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else’s individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete’s or teams’ hard-earned victory becomes a nation’s victory. There are national medal counts, and people keep track of how many medals their country’s athletes have won.

 Problem/Solution What words signal a problem? What words signal a solution? How do I use my knowledge of problem/solution patterns to help me understand informational text?

Problem/Solution Signal words: Solve Problem Fix Issue Remedy Concluded that…

Problem/Solution sample: One problem with the modern Olympics is that it has become very expensive to operate. A stadium, pools, and playing fields must be built for the athletic events, and housing is needed for the athletes who come from around the world. And these facilities are used for only 2 weeks! In 1984, Los Angeles solved these problems by charging a fee for companies who wanted to be official sponsors. Many buildings that were built in the Los Angeles area were also used. The Coliseum where the 1932 games were held was used again, and many colleges in the area became playing and living sites.

 Question/Answer Probably the easiest text pattern to recognize. The text will literally show questions and answers. (Look for question marks!) An example is an interview. Reporter asks question, interviewee answers question.

Question/Answer Examples When did the Olympic Games begin? 776 B.C. When did the modern Olympics begin? 1896 What was the first year females were able to participate? 1900 What are some difficulties faced regarding the Olympics? Cheating, professionalism, and nationalism