1. EXPOSITORY TEXT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS
NONFICTION WRITING

2. Organizational Patterns
Used to present information in a clear and logical way
Develops the main idea
We will learn about the 5 most common Organizational Patterns

3. CAUSE & EFFECT
Explain reasons why something happened and the effects of something.
THE CAUSES MAKE THE EFFECTS HAPPEN.
USE A MULTI-FLOW MAP.
CAN START WITH EITHER THE CAUSES OR EFFECTS-DOESN’T MATTER.
Transitional Words= because, as a result, resulted, caused, affected, since, due to, effect.

4. Example: Students are not allowed to chew gum in my class
Example: Students are not allowed to chew gum in my class. There are many good reasons for this rule. First, some irresponsible students make messes with their gum. They leave it underneath desks, drop it on the floor, or put it on other people’s property. Another reason why I don’t allow students to chew gum is because it is a distraction. When they are allowed to chew gum, students are more worried about having it, popping it, chewing it, and snapping it then they are in listening, writing, reading, and learning.

5. Turn & Talk
Partner 1: What is the most important thing to remember about the Cause & Effect organizational pattern?
Partner 2: Give a cause & effect example.
(Effect=I got sick Cause=I didn’t wash my hands.)

6. COMPARE & CONTRAST Used to find BOTH the similarities & differences
Use a double bubble map.
signal words : like, unlike, both, neither, similar, and different.

7. Example: Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.

8. Turn & Talk
Partner 2: Summarize what you learned about the compare & contrast organizational pattern.
Partner 1: Add something that your partner forgot.

9. PROBLEM & SOLUTION
A concerning issue is presented & discussion on what could/should be done to fix it.
Is frequently confused with cause and effect, but look specifically for both a problem and a solution to the problem.
Often Answers the question, “Why”.
Transitional/Signal Words : propose, solution, answer, issue, problem, problematic, remedy, prevention, and fix.

10. Example: Why the lawn mower was invented
Example: Why the lawn mower was invented. The Problem: Grass was growing too high and was hard to get rid of. The Solution: The lawn mower was invented to easily allow people to shorten grass levels.
Problem
Solution

11. Turn & Talk
Partner 1: What types of problems might be presented in news articles?
Partner 2: What solutions might be suggested to some of the problems your partner mentioned?

12. Process/Sequential/Chronological
Organized in the order that it happens.
Instructions, Directions, to Explain a Process, or recounted events
(process of electing a president)
Chronological order has a TIME component. (date, years, 5pm)
Process/Sequence concerned with order only. (Can complete the steps any time, but must be in a certain sequence)
Use the Flow Map to show the steps in order.
Transitional Words: First, next, before, lastly, then

13. Example: How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials
Example: How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

14. Example: This morning was crazy
Example: This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were fire trucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.

15. Turn & Talk
Partner 2: What is the difference between Sequential & Chronological Order?
Partner 1: Give an example of something that has to be completed in a certain order.

16. DESCRIPTION Presents a topic and provides details about it.
Use either a bubble map or circle map (Or Both)
Examples: Books about Bats, Planets, Global Warming, Bullying, Magic Johnson, etc.

17. Turn & Talk
Partner 2: Which thinking map would you prefer to use if you were taking notes over a descriptive text? Why?
Partner 1: Discuss some topics that you might find in a descriptive text.

18. Check your notes while watching to see if you missed any important details.