3. 4 Patterns of Paragraph
Generalization / Detail Pattern
Chronology / Sequence
• Learn the four types of paragraphs
• Understand readings better by
recognizing patterns
4. Generalization/Detail Pattern
• Simple list of ideas or examples
• Key words: "many," "a few," "kinds of"
• Signal phrases: "for example," "for
instance," "in addition"
5. Generalization/Detail Pattern
Examples:
The four young boys had a fun afternoon
filled with playing videogames, eating
snacks, hitting baseballs, and talking a lot.
My favorite foods are healthy: oranges,
bananas, broccoli, oatmeal and fish.
6. Generalization/Detail Pattern
There are many types of novels. For example,
science fiction, fantasy, and teen drama. In
addition to these, there are novels that are
directed toward a more adult audience. A few
of these are romance and drama.
7. Chronology/Sequence
• A time order or steps in a process
• Key words:"begin," "account," "story,"
"process," "history," "sequence"
• Signal words or phrases: "first," "then,"
"after," "while," "soon," "finally"
8. Chronology/Sequence
Johnny woke up at 7am and rushed to get
ready. While getting dressed, he ate a piece
of toast. Then he brushed his teeth, washed
his face, and grabbed his backpack. In fifteen
minutes, he was out the door. The following
morning, he did it all over again.
9. Chronology/Sequence
For this recipe, you will need:
2 eggs
1 onion
3 carrots
salt & pepper
First, crack the eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and
pepper. Cut the vegetables and add them into the
bowl. Pour the contents of the bowl into a frying pan.
Cover for 5 minutes. Flip the omelet. Take off the
heat, serve, and enjoy.