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Patterns
of Organization Exercise
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| Read the paragraph to determine which pattern of organization the author is using. When you submit your answers, you need only write the number of the paragraph and the type of organizational pattern. Do not copy and paste the entire assignment in the drop box. |
1. A plan to improve the city’s park was approved Monday night by the city council. The plan involves adding landscaping to the north end, rebuilding the bridge over the lake, and updating the playground equipment. Funds for the project have been donated by local businesses who hope that improving the park will bring more people to the downtown area which will in turn bring more customers. The next order of business is for the city council to open the bidding process for the various improvements.
Pattern of Organization:___________________________________
2. Because toys have become
electronic devices, some children today are unable to entertain themselves.
Gone are the days when children invented
their own
adventures and used sticks as swords. cookie sheets as armor, and refrigerator
box as a fortress to defend. The electronic age has delivered children
all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that are supposed to be realistic. Some
toys even
have buttons to push so prerecorded messages can be played to begin
scripted adventures that require no imagination. No imagination? No wonder
some
children today have short attention spans.
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3.It seemed like an ordinary day when she got up that morning, but Lynda was about to embark on the worst day of her life. First, she fell in the bathtub because her mother forgot to rinse out the bath oil. Then she spilled orange juice on the outfit she had spent hours putting together for school pictures. When she changed, she messed up the French braid her mother had put in her hair. As she walked out the door, she dropped all of her school books and her math homework flew away. Once she made it to the car she thought everything would be all right. She was wrong; her father didn't look before he backed out of the driveway and ran into the neighbor’s truck. Lynda’s side of the car was damaged the most, and she ended up with a broken arm. That night, she cried herself to sleep.
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4.I
couldn't’t believe my eyes when we finally emerged from the storm
shelter. Where the barn once stood there was now only a few tufts of
hay. The path that led to the house was scattered with branches and debris.
The house! The entire roof was gone. The north wall was caved in and
we could see right into the house. Well, what was left of it. Tears rolled
down my cheeks as I noticed that most of our belongings had been sucked
up into the great vacuum and scattered across the countryside. We heard
a loud cracking and moaning as the west wall gave way and collapsed,
sending up a wave of dust. And yet, there in the middle of the front
yard was mother’s prized rose bush. It swayed in the breeze as
if nothing had happened. Seeing it made me realize how lucky we were
to be alive. We stood there in dismay, our arms locked around one another.
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of Organization:___________________________________
5.Several
students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the
ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when
it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put
things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop
a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or
parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to
finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing
where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate
their ideas effectively.
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of Organization:___________________________________
6.There
are four basic modes of writing. Each mode may take different forms, but has
a primary purpose. The first is expository writing, which has a purpose of explaining
something or giving directions. Providing directions to your house is an example.
The second mode is persuasive writing, which has a purpose of influencing the
reader’s way of thinking. An advertisement is a an example of persuasive
writing. The third mode is descriptive writing, which has a purpose of providing
vivid details so that the reader can picture what is being presented. An essay
that depicts the glorious Grand Canyon is an example. The fourth mode is narrative
writing, which has a purpose of presenting an experience in the form of a story.
A personal account of a vacation is an example of narrative writing.
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of Organization:___________________________________
7.The
first step in redesigning your closet is take everything out and sort through
it. Anything you haven’t worn in over a year should be given to charity.
Check garments for wear and tear. Take care of anything that needs mending. If
it is beyond repair, get rid of it. The second step is to install a closet organizer.
Choose one that will hold the different types of garments in your wardrobe. The
third step is to put items in the closet so that those you wear most often are
easy to access. The final step is to stay organized. Put garments back in their
appropriate places so that you will be able to find them.
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of Organization:___________________________________
8.Although they are sisters, Jennifer and Jessica are complete opposites. Jennifer enjoys playing sports, while Jessica would rather watch. Jennifer has no interest in playing a musical instrument, while Jessica is the first chair violinist. Jennifer listens to new age music, while Jessica prefers country. Jennifer’s favorite subject is English, and Jessica’s favorite is math. Jennifer likes to curl up in a chair on a rainy day and read a good book , but Jessica would rather sleep all day. No one would ever guess that they are actually twins.
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9.My encounter with nature became
a learning experience for me. I learned to come prepared for anything. Our
canoe overturning was proof that
anything could happen. All of our supplies were gone. I also learned that although
nature is beautiful, she can also be deadly. If it hadn’t been for the
cave we discovered in the moonlight, the hail storm surely would have killed
us. Most of all, I learned to trust my mother. I never thought I would say
this, but she does know a thing or two. She kept her wits about her and kept
me calm as well. Even in the middle of nowhere without any supplies, she still
managed to take care of me. Her grandfather had taught her how to survive in
the wild, and she hadn’t forgotten a thing.
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of Organization:___________________________________