Patterns of Organization
Which pattern of organization is used when the author describes the similarities and differences of 2 or more subjects?
compare and contrast
What are the 3 main reasons an author may have for writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
How can you determine the central idea of a text?
First determine the 1-2 word topic, then what the text is telling the reader about that topic
How can you use text connections in your writing?
to write a good hook and engage the reader
How is a text organized if it is in chronological order?
details are arranged as a sequence of events; the order in which events occur (time order)
What is most likely the author's purpose in writing a novel?
to entertain the reader
How is a central idea different from a summary?
a central idea does not include supporting details
What are the 3 types of connections you can make to a text?
text-to-self
text-to-world
text-to-text
Which pattern of organization is used when the author is describing the relationship between events and their causes?
cause and effect order
What is most likely the author's purpose in writing an article about a local crisis?
to inform the reader
Central idea or summary?
The article "Cubs Win World Series" explains the miraculous journey of the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series.
central idea
What text-to-self connection could you make based on the following central idea?
The text "Living in the Wild" by A. Nimals explains the challenges faced by wild animals raising in their babies.
-taking care of your own siblings
-the school is like the wild
How is a text organized if it is in spatial order?
details are arranged according to their physical position or relationship
What is most likely the author's purpose in writing a speech?
to persuade the reader
Summary or central idea?
The article "Cubs Win World Series" describes how the Chicago Cubs really wanted to win because they haven't won a World Series since 1908 and they beat the Cleveland Indians 4 games to 3 with an 8-7 victory after 10 innings in game 7.
summary
What text-to-world connection could you make based on the following central idea?
The memoir "Mississippi Solo" describes the author's unexpectedly dangerous canoe trip down the Mississippi River.
-water park could compare to river
-facts about the Mississippi River
-streets late at night are dangerous
Which pattern of organization is most likely being used if the author includes words like 'because' and 'as a result of'?
cause and effect
Give an example of each purpose for writing that you have recently read
persuade- advertisement, commercial, speech, PSA
entertain- novel, short story, play, comic
inform- article, biography, essay, text book
Explain 2 ways that you can use a central idea in your writing?
-as background information in your introduction
-as a way to make a connection to the text
What text-to-text connection could you make based on the following central idea?
The novel Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson tells the story of a troubled boy who learns from his mistakes after surviving in the wild.
-hatchet (surviving in the wild)
-diary of a wimpy kid (troubled boy)
-most books (learn from mistakes)