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

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

Definition: in nonfiction, The author tells things in order of how they happened

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

Key Words: however, both, difference

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

Key Words: For example, for instance, also

Key Words: not long after, later that day, finally, around midnight

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: Cats and dogs can live around people. This may be why they are so popular as pets. Dogs like to run, catch balls and sticks, and play. However, cats are more settled and quiet.

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.

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: 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.

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served as the first U.S. president, from 1789-1797.

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: On my way to school this morning, I hit a deer. After checking to make sure everything was okay, I got to school 30 minutes later. Eventually, I hope to get my car fixed.

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.

Identify the Author's Organizational Pattern: The eye is made up of many parts. The white part of the eye is called the sclera, and the colored part is called the iris. The iris comes in many colors, including brown, blue, green, and hazel.

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