Lesson 3: Patterns of Development Flashcards
Nine patterns of paragraph
Narration, description, definition, exemplification, classification, comparison and contrast, problem-solution, cause and effect, persuasion
tells a story. it relates an incident or a series of events that leads to a conclusion or ending. it tells the reader when, where, and what happened. it reveals what the reader should learn
Narration
Narration paragraph use ______ of the verb
past tense
Narration paragraphs are usually written in:
chronological order
Narrative paragraphs contains ______ and _______ that indicate time or sequence
action verbs and transition words
Narrative paragraph tells a part of a story in ______. It shows a sequence of events connected by transition words
first person
Rich descriptive words that put a picture of a person, place, or an object in the reader’s mind. When a person is writing a specific piece, there should be very detailed observations, write what you see in your minds. The more details, the better the story. You should start at one point and move in one direction as not to confuse the reader. The reader should be able to envision the picture that you had in your mind as a writer
Description
a paragraph explaining a term or subject, so your audience comprehends the topic of the paragraph
Definition
Two ways to write definition
Synonym and Class
is explaining that term by using the words that mean the same thing
Synonym
is when you put your topic in broad category to explain your term
Class
The stars were shiny and the planets were bright
Synonym
That truck with the noisy engine is very loud
Synonym
If you listen closely, you will hear the birds
Synonym
A pineapple is a tropical fruit that has an acidic and sweet taste
Class
one of the most common and effective ways to show or explain an idea/point (e.g. observation, opinion, belief). In this pattern of development, the main idea is explained by giving an extended example or series of detailed examples. Not only do they illustrate and explain the topic sentence, but they also make your writing more interesting and more convincing.
Exemplification
A type of argumentative essay that provides specific examples to prove a point
Exemplification Essay
refers to sorting or arranging subjects (e.g. persons, places, things, ideas) into groups or categories according to their common or shared characteristics. The subjects can be grouped in many different ways depending on your purpose. With a purpose in mind, you can determine how to group the subjects in your list. The group or category shoul have a single basis of ______.
Classification
is commonly done in various disciplines. (e.g. historical events by year popular TV shows by genre, diseases by mode of transmission, cleaning products based on manufacturer, animals based on habitat)
Classification
This paragraph lists two subjects and discusses how they are alike and different and lists a few examples.
Comparison and Contrast
Two ways to write comparison-constrast
Point to point paragraph and blocked paragraph (subject-by-subject)
Comparison-Contrast
writing back and forth to each subject
Point-to-point Paragraph
Comparison-Constrast
discusses the first topic then finishes paragraph with the next topic is to be compared and constrasted with the first
Blocked Paragraph (subject-by-subject)
it is why something happens
Cause