Author's Organizational Patterns

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Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: In 1898, the sinking of the USS Maine brought America into conflict. In 1917, it was the sinking of the Lusitania. In 1941, it was the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: Derek finished his math homework, then worked on his science project, and saved his reading assignment for last. When he was finished reading, he closed the book, turned off his lamp, and went to sleep.

Definition: in a fictional story, The author tells things in order of how they happened

Definition: The author tells of how two or more things are similar and different

Key Words: For example, for instance, also

Definition: The author explains how smaller details come together to support a larger idea

Key Words: August 23rd, 2005; December 1607; 1912; ten years later

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: There are three kinds of book owners. The first has all the standard sets and best sellers. The second has a great many book. The third has a few books or many.