1. Examples INTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

2.  Writers use this structure when they are writing about the similarities and differences between 2 or more things  Signal Terms:  Comparing: similar to, alike, likewise, in addition, both, in comparison, together, similarly, all, as well as  Contrasting: different than, opposite of, on the other hand, contrast COMPARE AND CONTRAST REMINDERS

3. Rap Music Country Music EXAMPLE: RAP VS. COUNTRY VS. AND

4. COMPARE & CONTRAST Rap MusicCountry Music

5. HONEYBEES VS. KILLER BEES

6.  Writers use this structure when they want to relate 2 or more events; causes result in the effects  Causes = the reasons (why) something happens  Effects = the results of the thing that happened  Effects can become a cause to a new effect  Signal Words: as a result of, consequently, therefore, because, & if…then CAUSE AND EFFECT REMINDERS Cause Effect

7. August 28, 2005 Hurricane Katrina HURRICANE KATRINA New Orleans, LA

8. THE STORM HITS (GUIDED PRACTICE)

9. SINKING CITY (NOTES-INDEP. PRAC.)

10. DISAPPEARING DEFENSES (NOTES-INDEP. PRAC.)

11.  Structure that uses relative time order to organize events in which they happen  Organize a series of events—the life of a person; historical events  Signal Words: next, then, in the beginning, meanwhile, finally, during SEQUENTIAL REMINDERS

12. The Magic School Bus: Sequence of Egg Development

13.  Structure that uses specific or exact time order to organize events that happen  Organize a series of events—the life of a person; historical events  Signal Words: specific dates, times (ex. 1988; June 1; 2:39 AM), today CHRONOLOGICAL REMINDERS

14. Michael Jordan- bio.com Thomas Edison- bio.com EXAMPLES-CHRONOLOGICAL Write down as many signal terms for the chronological pattern that you can as you watch the mini bios.

15.  Structure that uses numbers or lists to organize texts  Order is not important  Signal Words: one, two, 1, 2, bullets (∙), such as, colon ( : )  EX: grocery list, wish list, chores list, rosters LISTING/ENUMERATION REMINDERS

16. Reasons for Westward Expansion  The Homestead Act resulted in opportunities for land ownership  The Transcontinental Railroad  Opportunities for wealth were created by the discovery of gold and silver  Adventure  A new beginning for former slaves  What are the signal terms?  Why is it effective to use the listing/enumeration pattern? EXAMPLE-LISTING/ENUMERATION

17.  Make two lists for the DOs and DON’Ts of the items college freshmen bring with them to their dorm rooms. EXAMPLE-LISTING/ENUMERATION

18.  Structure of directions where a sequence of actions is described in order  Instructs the reader on how to do something  A set of directions/steps  Signal Words: Beginning with, in order to, first, after that, now, Step 1  EX: recipes, driving directions, building directions, board games’ directions PROCESS REMINDERS

19.  Write the steps down in order of how to make Paula Deen’s Creamy Macaroni and Cheese. Be sure to use signal terms. EXAMPLE-PROCESS

20. Effective Listening in Class Be Academically Ready. Make sure you complete all assignments. Review your notes from previous classes. Think about what you know about the topic that will be covered in class that day. Be Emotionally Ready. Your attitude is important. Choose to care about your education! Listen with a Purpose. Identify what you expect and hope to learn from the class session. Listen for these things as your teacher talks. Be Attentive. Focus on what your teacher is saying. It helps to maintain eye contact with your teacher. Take good notes about what your teacher says. Meet the Challenge. Don’t give up and stop listening when you find the information is difficult to understand. Listen even more carefully at these times and work hard to understand what is being said. Ask questions.  What are the signal terms?  Does the order matter?  What order might you rank them? REVIEW-LISTING/ENUMERATION

21. The first step in redesigning your closet is to take everything out and sort through it. Anything you haven’t worn in over a year should be given to charity in order to make more room. The second step is to install a closet organizer. Choose one that will hold the different types of clothes, shoes, and accessories in your wardrobe. The third step is to put items in the closet so those you wear most often are easy to access. The final step is to stay organized. Put garments back in their appropriate places so that you will be able to find them.  What are the signal terms?  Organize the information in a graphic organizer (like below) REVIEW-PROCESS

22.  Structure where a concept or difficult term is defined & further explained with examples & characteristics  Signal Words: refers to, thus, is defined as, means, is described as CONCEPT/DEFINITION REMINDERS

23.  What is the concept that Bill Nye is defining?  What 6 characteristics and examples does he use to help explain it? EXAMPLE-CONCEPT/DEFINITION

24. EVOLUTION Characteristics and Examples EVOLUTION Process of Change: Primordial Soup: Evolution by Selection: Change of Environment: Artificial Selection: Natural Selection:

25.  Structure that organizes info with a main idea & supporting details/examples/facts  A generalization is a statement about a group that is true for most of the group; a big idea  A principle is a general or believed truth  Often is an opinion  Used in newspaper articles, reviews, advertisements  Signal Words: Additionally, in fact, generally, furthermore, typically, always GENERALIZATION/PRINCIPLE REMINDERS

26.  What statement is being made about GameFly vs. other ways of getting games?  What details, facts, or examples do the people use to support their opinions? EXAMPLE-GENERALIZATION/PRINCIPLE

27. Main Idea and Supporting Details GAMEFLY