1. Organizational Patterns of Writing

2. Compare- Contrast Comparing or contrasting ideas Example Comparing a Ford to a Chevy

3. Order of importance This pattern begins with the most important items and ends with the least important Example: e-mail from the boss about things to be done in the office

4. Chronological (sequential) Order The order in which events happen Example: writing the biography of a person

5. Proposition- support An idea is presented (proposed) and then supported Ex: an idea to build a new school An idea to join the military An idea to start a new club

6. Cause- effect presents reasons (causes) and implications (effects) of a topic Example: Reckless driving causes accidents