Which pattern of organization answers the question “What are the steps?”

An author explains the meaning of “emotional intelligence”. What pattern is being used?

An author writes about a health issue, gives facts about how many people have it, and then explains a new way to treat it. The author uses specific words like “issue” and “solve”. What pattern is the author most likely using?

Which pattern would use the signal words “claim, evidence, reason, support, argue, in conclusion, and for this reason.”

What does a simile do?

The dominant pattern of organization will support the main idea of the text.

What is the dominant pattern of organization for paragraph 2?

Which pattern would use the signal words “problem, issue, challenge, solution, propose, suggest, in order to, and therefore.”

Why is it helpful for readers to know the pattern of organization of a text?

In the 1960s, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was a top contender for the middleweight boxing championship. In 1966, however, he and a friend were arrested for shooting to death three white people in a tavern. Though he maintained his innocence, Carter was convicted of the crime by an all-white jury and imprisoned. In 1974, he published his autobiography, claiming that he was a falsely accused victim of racism. In 1975, his story inspired singer/songwriter Bob Dylan to write a song about the injustice of the case. This song, entitled “Hurricane,” elevated Carter to the status of a folk hero. At about the same time, witnesses who helped convict Carter recanted their testimony. In 1976, Carter was granted a new trial and released for six months. However, he was convicted a second time and sent back to prison, where he spent another nine years. During that time, a group of Canadians worked to free him, and in 1985, a federal judge affirmed Carter’s charge of racism and released him.