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the kind of paragraph that categorizes, dividing topics into parts that are similar
What is classification
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Frequently in textbook reading an entire paragraph is devoted to defining a complex term or idea. The concept is initially defined and then further expanded with examples and restatements.
What is definition / example
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Items are listed in the order in which they occurred or in a specifically planned order in which they must develop. In this case, the order is important and changing it would change the meaning.
What is • Time order/Sequence/Process
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Items are related by the comparisons (similarities) that are made or by the contrasts (differences) that are presented. The author's purpose is to show similarities and differences.
What is Comparison/Contrast
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In this pattern, one item is showed as having produced another element. An event (effect) is said to have happened because of some situation or circumstance (cause). The cause (the action) stimulates the event, or effect (the outcome).
What is Cause / Effect
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is a signal word for a classification paragraph
What is type / kind
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is a signal word for a cause/effect or reason paragraph
What is because, cause, reason
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is a signal word for a comparison / contrast paragraph
similarly, like, compared to, contrary, however
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is a signal word for a definition / example paragraph
What is for example, term, defined as, for instance...
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is a signal word for a Time order/Sequence/Process paragraph.
What is first, second... 1918, 1950's... lastly...
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Smoking is the single most preventable risk factor for fatal illnesses in the United States.
What is Cause/Effect
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My two children are so different that it surprises me every day.
What is Comparison/Contrast
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Acrophobia is an intense, unreasonable fear of high places.
What is Definition Paragraph
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The Ordovician is classified into three parts: late, middle, and early.
What is What is Classification Paragraph
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To make brownies, you must first gather all of the ingredients.
What is • Time order/Sequence/Process
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This type of organizational pattern would commonly be used in history class.
What is Time order/Sequence/Process
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This would be used in science classes to study types of life forms.
What is classification
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This type of organizational pattern would be used in literature class to understand the differences between characters.
What is comparison / contrast
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This type of organizational pattern would be used in chemistry class to understand the reaction when combining chemicals.
What is Cause/Effect or Reason
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This organizational pattern would be used in geometry class to understand a complex formula by explaining the term and giving an example.
What is Definition/Example
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Is the name of one of Santa Claus' Reindeer.
What is Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner (variously spelled Dunder and Donder) Blitzen (variously spelled Blixem and Blixen) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Santa Claus' favorite treat.
What is milk and cookies
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When Black Friday happens
What is day after Thanksgiving
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Funny little short guys that like to make toys.
What is elves
500
Sing the chorus to "Jingle Bells"
What is Jin Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.