1. Thought Patterns: Cause and Effect, Generalization/Example, Definition
KU120-unit 7
Thought Patterns: Cause and Effect, Generalization/Example, Definition

2. Cause and Effect
Cause and effect pattern of organization -- In this pattern, information is organized by including an action and what caused it.
Signal Words
Accordingly
As a result
Because of
Consequently
Therefore

3. Cause and Effect Cause- why something happens
Effect-the result or outcome
For example:
Cause: drinking alcohol
Effect: decrease in ability to drive

4. Generalization and Example
Generalization and Example thought pattern-- In this pattern, a general statement is made then it is followed by an example or series of examples to explain the generalization.
Signal Words
For example
For instance
Such as
An illustration
Typically

5. Definition
Definition thought pattern-- In this pattern, a concept or word is introduced and then it is explained in further detail.
Signal Words
means
Is defined as
Is explained as
Such as
In reference to

6. Let’s give it a try…
Read the following statements and try to identify its pattern of organization.
1. Tyler’s intelligence and energy allows him to excel in a variety of areas such as sports, academics, and community service.
2. Analgesics, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, are pain relievers.
3. Some pressed for war because they were suffering an agricultural depression.

7. Circle Stories Tonight we will be authors!
I will give you a story starter, then you will take turns writing a sentence that demonstrates an effect to follow the story starter.
This is a fun way to help us understand the way cause and effect works in reading.
Be sure to pause upon my cue to discuss the cause and effect relationship.

8. Story Starters… He was late for work again…
She had been working out at the gym everyday…
He ate an entire order of jambalaya…
The children kept asking for candy at the market…
The car drove over a small nail…

9. Discussion Board Activity
This week you will choose one event from the list on the DB, and then fill in a cause or effect to go along with it. You will choose the event based on the first letter of your last name.
1. Provide your cause and effect sentences. Feel free to create a chain of effects.
2. If your cause/effect was positive, how could it have been negative? If your cause/effect was negative, how could it have been positive?

10. What do I do this week? Read the required readings for the week.
Discussion Board- Choose an event based on the first letter of your last name, then provide causes/effects.
Come to seminar or do option 2.
Enter MRL Study Plan Unit 7 to view the Cause and Effect presentation.
MRL Unit 7 Practice Exercises are optional.
Take the MRL Patterns of Organization Test, worth 50 points.