1. In Concert:
An Integrated Reading and Writing Approach
by Kathleen T. McWhorter
Part Three:
Reading and Writing Essays
Chapter 12:
Reading and Writing Essays with Multiple Patterns
PowerPoint by Sarah Gilliam, Instructor of English
Mountain Empire Community College
2. Chapter 12: Reading and Writing Essays
with Multiple Patterns
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3. A multi-pattern reading or essay
is one that uses more than one
pattern of organization.
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4. How do I identify multiple patterns of organization?
Helpful Tips:
Try to identify the primary and secondary patterns.
See Table 12-1 on page 367 to help identify primary
patterns.
See the sample essay on page 368.
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5. Consider the Following:
• The assignment
• Your purpose
• Your audience
• Complexity of the topic
• Course for which you are writing
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6. Common Secondary Patterns of Organization:
• Example
• Definition
• Description
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7. How do I plan and write a
multi-pattern essay?
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8. How do I use Multi-Pattern Organization in:
1. Introductions
2. Body Paragraphs
3. Conclusions
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9. Goal 1: Define a Multi-Pattern Essay
Review Questions
True or False:
A multi-pattern essay uses one pattern of
organization.
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10. Goal 1: Define a Multi-Pattern Essay
Review Questions
True or False:
False: A multi-pattern essay uses one pattern of
organization.
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11. Goal 2: Recognize Multiple Patterns
of Organization
Review Questions
Fill in the blank:
To recognize multiple patterns of organization
in readings, one should identify the _____________
and ____________ patterns of organization.
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12. Goal 2: Recognize Multiple Patterns
of Organization
Review Questions
Fill in the blank:
To recognize multiple patterns of organization
in readings, one should identify the primary
and secondary patterns of organization.
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13. Goal 3: Choose a Primary Pattern of
Organization for Your Essay
Review Questions
Which of the following should NOT be
considered when choosing a primary pattern
of organization?
A. The audience
B. The purpose
C. The research
D. Complexity of the topic
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14. Goal 3: Choose a Primary Pattern of
Organization for Your Essay
Review Questions
Which of the following should NOT be
considered when choosing a primary pattern
of organization?
A. The audience
B. The purpose
C. The research
D. Complexity of the topic
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15. Goal 4:Use Secondary Patterns of
Organization in Your Essay
Review Questions
Which is not a common secondary pattern of
organization?
A. Definition
B. Classification
C. Description
D. Example
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16. Goal 4:Use Secondary Patterns of
Organization in Your Essay
Review Questions
Which is not a common secondary pattern of
organization?
A. Definition
B. Classification
C. Description
D. Example
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17. Goal 5: Plan and Write a Multi-Pattern Essay
Review Questions
True or False:
Narrowing the topic is an effective strategy for
writing a multi-pattern essay.
True or False:
Your thesis should not revisit the primary
pattern.
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18. Goal 5: Plan and Write a Multi-Pattern Essay
Review Questions
True or False:
True: Narrowing the topic is an effective
strategy for writing a multi-pattern essay.
True or False:
False: Your thesis should not revisit the primary
pattern.
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19. Goal 6: Write Multi-Pattern Body
Paragraphs, Introductions, and Conclusions
Review Questions
Fill in the blank:
The ____________ specifies the primary method and
hints at the secondary method.
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20. Goal 6: Write Multi-Pattern Body
Paragraphs, Introductions, and Conclusions
Review Questions
Fill in the blank:
The introduction specifies the primary method
and hints at the secondary method.
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Notes de l'éditeur
Identify the primary and secondary patterns of organization.Primary Patterns:Look for the thesis statement or central thought. Examine it closely to see which pattern it signals.Look for transitions that signal the primary pattern. Examine the supporting details if you cannot determine the primary pattern from the thesis. Identify the overall purpose of the essay and refer to Table 12-1 to determine the primary pattern.In an essay, check the conclusion paragraph. The summary often includes key points and the author’s organizational pattern.Secondary Patterns:Keep the length of the reading in mind. The longer the reading, the more likely it is to have multiple patterns.Examine topic sentences in essays. They may point to secondary patterns.Look for transitions that signal secondary patterns. Annotate and make notes about the patterns.Watch for single sentences that use secondary patterns. Definitions, examples, and descriptions can be within a single sentence.Activities:Exercise 12-1 (Identifying Primary Patterns of Organization) on pages 368-369.Exercise 12-2 (Secondary Patterns of Organization) on pages 370-371.
The assignment: Analyze the assignment to determine if there is a primary pattern of organization. Look for key words and phrases that provide clues.The purpose: What are you trying to accomplish? What do you want readers to understand after they have read the essay?The audience: How much do the readers know about the topic? What can I assume about the readers’ experience and background? Who is most likely to read what I have written?Complexity of topic: For less complicated topics, you can use patterns that are less complicated such as description or example. For more complicated topics, you may want to utilize a pattern that allows greater analysis like cause and effect, classification, or compare and contrast.Course for which you are writing: Refer to the chart on page 376, which describes patterns of organization in terms of academic thought patterns.
Examples help tie concepts and ideas to the real world.Many writings require readers to have basic understanding of concepts, so definition is common.Many types of writing require heavy levels of descriptions
Narrow the topic and select primary and secondary organizational patterns.Write a thesis statement that reflects your primary pattern.Draft your introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Include topic sentences that reflect your secondary patterns.Use transitions to help readers follow your thought patterns.Make sure your conclusion revisits your thesis statement and primary pattern.
Introductions: Specifies primary method and hints at the secondary method.Body Paragraphs: Multiple examples, definitions, and descriptions can be used throughout the body of an essay.Conclusion: Reemphasizes thesis and draws the essay to a close.
Answer:False—It uses more than one pattern of organization.
Answer:False—It uses more than one pattern of organization.