CHAPTER SEVEN Becoming an Effective Reader PowerPoint by Mary Dubbé Thomas Nelson Community College PART ONE Transitions and Thought Patterns 7 7 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN In this chapter, you will learn to: Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. Determine the relationship of ideas within a sentence. Determine the relationship of ideas between sentences Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives 2Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order, space order, listing, classification. Determine the thought patterns used to organize a passage. Evaluate the importance of transitions and thought patterns. Use transitions and thought patterns to improve comprehension of the author’s main idea Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives 7 7 3Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Transitions and Thought Patterns Determine the relationship of ideas within a sentence. Determine the relationship of ideas between sentences. 2 2  THOUGHT PATTERNS (organizational patterns): signaled by using transitions to show the logical relationship between ideas in a paragraph, passage, or textbook chapter.  TRANSITIONS: words and phrases that signal thought patterns by showing the logical relationships both within a sentence and between sentences Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Relationship of Ideas Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. 1 1  Between Sentences: After planning my schedule, I walked around the campus to locate my classrooms. Then I found the library and student center.  Within a Sentence: I bought my books after receiving my financial aid. 5Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. 1 1 Thought Patterns and Transitions Time before, after, while Space above, below, over Addition first, second, third Classification type, group, category 6Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order... The Time Order Pattern – Narration Examples of transitions that show a chain of events: after eventually previously before first since currently last soon This pattern lists actions and events in the order they occur—chronological order. When we rescued our dog, he was a small puppy. Now he has grown into a seventy-pound dog that still wants to sit on our lap Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN The Time Order Pattern – Process This pattern shows steps, stages, or directions that can be repeated at any time with similar results. 4 4 Step 1: Before reading, survey the article. Step 2: Next, look for clues about organization. Step 3: Then, note words in different print. The process pattern and the narration pattern both use the same transitions. Hint ! Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order... 8Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Space-Order Pattern Examples of transitions establishing space order: above beneath farther across beside nearby around between outside This pattern describes a person, place, or thing based on its location or the way it is arranged in space. The front of the house is covered in brick. The side contains a large covered porch. The back contains a large deck extending out into the yard. 3 3 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order, space order... 9Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Listing Pattern Examples of transitions showing addition: and final in addition also first last another for one thing moreover This pattern presents an orderly series of reasons, details, or points. One reason I can’t get to sleep is that I worry too much. Another reason is that my apartment is on a noisy street, and I can’t block out the noise. 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order, space order, listing... 10Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Classification Pattern Transitions showing groups of similar items: categories group traits characteristics kind type class order This pattern sorts ideas into smaller groups. Music can be categorized into many different types. One category can be by place or region. Another category is by time. 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words: time order,... classification. 11Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN Let’s Review! Assess your comprehension 12Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 1. Thought patterns are used by authors in order to _______. A. provide examples of major supporting details B. develop the topic into a stated main idea C. present arguments to persuade the reader D. show how ideas are related to one another Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN A. provide examples of major supporting details B. develop the topic into a stated main idea C. present arguments to persuade the reader D. show how ideas are related to one another Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. 1. Thought patterns are used by authors in order to _______. 1 1 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 2.Words and phrases that show relationships among ideas are called _______. A. signal words B. transitions C. context clues D. examples Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 2.Words and phrases that show relationships among ideas are called _______. A. signal words B. transitions C. context clues D. examples 1 1 Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 3. Transitions of process are indicated by such words or phrases as _______. A. over, under, or next to B. one kind, characteristics, or another type C. furthermore, also, or moreover D. the first step, the next step, or the final step Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 3. Transitions of process are indicated by such words or phrases as _______. A. over, under, or next to B. one kind, characteristics, or another type C. furthermore, also, or moreover D. the first step, the next step, or the final step 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 4. The words previously, after, meanwhile, and currently are used by an author to show _______. A. addition to an earlier thought B. the time when something occurred C. a division of categories D. where something is located in space Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 4. The words previously, after, meanwhile, and currently are used by an author to show _______. A. addition to an earlier thought B. the time when something occurred C. a division of categories D. where something is located in space 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 5. All of the following statements about transitions are true EXCEPT: A. Sometimes a single word can serve as two different types of transitions. B. All transitional words within each category share the same meaning. C. Transitions can show how ideas within a sentence are linked. D. Transitions usually show the relationship among sentences in a passage. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 5. All of the following statements about transitions are true EXCEPT: A. Sometimes a single word can serve as two different types of transitions. B. All transitional words within each category share the same meaning. C. Transitions can show how ideas within a sentence are linked. D. Transitions usually show the relationship among sentences in a passage. 1 1 Define the terms transitions and thought patterns. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 6. Which type of thought pattern generally shows a chain of events? A. listing pattern B. time order pattern C. classification pattern D. comparison pattern Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 6. Which type of thought pattern generally shows a chain of events? A. listing pattern B. time order pattern C. classification pattern D. comparison pattern 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 7. Authors use the classification pattern of organization to _______. A. sort ideas into smaller groups and describe the traits for each group B. describe the stages of a process C. show the sequence of events D. provide a list of items Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 7. Authors use the classification pattern of organization to _______. A. sort ideas into smaller groups and describe the traits for each group B. describe the stages of a process C. show the sequence of events D. provide a list of items 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 8.The two basic uses of time order are _______. A. to sort ideas into subgroups and to describe the traits of each group B. to add to an earlier thought and to list ideas C. to present a chain of events and to present a process D. to make comparisons and to show how things are different Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 8.The two basic uses of time order are _______. A. to sort ideas into subgroups and to describe the traits of each group B. to add to an earlier thought and to list ideas C. to present a chain of events and to present a process D. to make comparisons and to show how things are different 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 9. Choose the most appropriate transition based upon the relationship expressed in the sentence. A. several; One B. likewise; After C. additional; Similar D. immediately; Next The end of a marriage has _______ effects on social standing. _______ effect is that couples who divorce take on the financial burden of supporting two households. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 9. Choose the most appropriate transition based upon the relationship expressed in the sentence. A. several; One B. likewise; After C. additional; Similar D. immediately; Next 3 3 Determine the relationship of ideas bewteen sentences. The end of a marriage has _______ effects on social standing. _______ effect is that couples who divorce take on the financial burden of supporting two households. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 10. Choose the most appropriate pattern to develop the thoughts indicated by the transition. Sources of energy can be divided into four categories. A. the listing pattern B. the time order pattern C. the space order pattern D. the classification pattern Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN 10. Choose the most appropriate pattern to develop the thoughts indicated by the transition. Sources of energy can be divided into four categories. A. the listing pattern B. the time order pattern C. the space order pattern D. the classification pattern 4 4 Recognize the following thought patterns and their signal words... Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

CHAPTER SEVEN For more practice, connect to See page 314 of The Effective Reader, 3 rd edition, for specific activities related to Chapter 7. 33Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.