| A | B |
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| organizational patterns | the way informational text is organized so that the reader can get the most out of it |
| cause and effect | an organizational device that relates at least two events: one which makes another happen |
| comparison and contrast | an organizational method that describes new things or ideas in terms of ways that they are like or unlike concepts you are already familiar with |
| enumeration | an organizational pattern that features a number list; it is often used in support of an argument or case |
| sequential or chronological | the order in which events occur |
| concept/definition | an organizational method that presents an idea then explains it |
| generalization | an assumption that all things behave a certain way based on observing a few things behaving that way |
| process | an organizational pattern involving a series of steps to accomplish a task |
| facts | statements of objective truth |
| opinions | how the author feels about something, or beliefs we all hold based on our experiences and values |
