© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Chapter 7: Patterns of Organization/Families in History and Around the World Joining a Community of Readers: A Thematic Approach to Reading, 2/e Roberta Alexander & Jan Lombardi PowerPoint by JoAnn Yaworski, 2001

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. In this chapter you will learn how to: Recognize patterns of organization recognize transitional words and phrases that can help identify organizational patterns organize what you have read using patterns of organization

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization Organize with: ­ time lines ­ maps ­ outlines Type of Pattern: ­ chronological order ­ definition ­ classification ­ mixed patterns ­ listing ­ examples Patterns of Organization

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization: Examples Examples in Sentences: Y Provide instances of a more general idea Y May be listed or numbered Y Are separated by commas and semicolons Examples in Paragraphs: Y Support the main idea Y Can be linked by coordinating conjunctions Y And—addition Y But—contradiction Y Or— choice

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization: Listing Enumeration--examples can be listed by number No one can, or should, take care of another person without help. Here are three important sources for finding help: Government community agencies Medical facilities and businesses catering to older people and caregivers Relatives, friends, coworkers, and neighbors

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization: Chronological order Organizes information according to the time at which an event occurs Shows how something developed over time Explains its history Narrates stories Explains the steps in a process Signals by dates or times

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Time Line for Chronological Order Main idea: Since the 1950s, men and women have entered their first marriages later. 1955Men married at age 22.6, women Men married at age 23.2, women Men married at age 24.7, women Men married at age 26.9, women 24.5

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Transitional Words and Phrases in Sentences Words that signal the example pattern: such as for example for instance in addition moreover also another Words that signal the chronological pattern: first, second, finally last, at last then, when before, after later once while next

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization: Definition Definition answers the questions “What is it?” or “What does it mean?” These verbs signal that a definition will follow: means, refers to, consists of, is. Definitions may be shown: in parentheses, between dashes, between commas. Some transitions indicate that a definition follows: that is, namely, in other words.

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Outlines for Organizing Definition Paragraphs Topic: Benefits of Extended Families Main idea: The extended family structure has been successful because it provides many benefits for families. I. Economic A. Cheaper to live together B. Cheaper to eat together II. Work distribution; share in tasks A. Cooking and cleaning B.Taking care of children III. Social A. No one lonely B. Cared for if old or sick

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Patterns of Organization: Classification Classification answers the questions “What kinds are there?” or “What type is this?” Signaled by verbs such as “classify” or “categorize.” Other signal words: – another type – one form – additional sorts – major kinds of – groups – classes

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. Mapping for Organizing Classification Main idea Property inherited by daughters Women own property In a matriarchal family, the mother is the head of the family. Husband lives with wife’s family

© 2002 Addison Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc. “My Husband’s Nine Wives” by Elizabeth Joseph Read the article “My Husband’s Nine Wives” in Chapter 7. Why does Joseph think that polygamy is an attractive lifestyle for the modern career woman? What does Joseph mean when she says, “Polygamy provides a whole solution”?

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