This document discusses thought patterns in writing and their importance for readers. There are six common thought patterns: illustration/example, definition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, classification, and chronological order/process. Recognizing an author's thought pattern helps readers make accurate predictions and better notes. The class will be split into groups, each teaching one thought pattern. Other useful patterns discussed are statement and clarification, summary, addition, and spatial order. Students will write paragraphs using thought patterns and begin a research project.

1. Chapter 6: Following the
Author’s Thought Patterns

2. What is a Thought Pattern?
 It is the way an author organizes the
information.

3. Why is it important for me to
recognize the author’s thought
pattern?
 If you can recognize the way a
passage is organized,
 You will be able to make accurate
predictions
 You can make better study charts/ notes
for review

4. There are 6 Common Thought
Patterns
 Illustration/ Example
 Definition
 Comparison/Contrast
 Cause/ Effect
 Classification
 Chronological Order/ Process

5. Group Work: Jigsaw
 I will split the class up into 6 groups.
 Each group is responsible for
 Teaching the concept to the class
 What are the characteristics?
 When is that type of organization used?
 Providing an example
 Choosing an exercise to do with the class
(from the book or original)

6. Other Useful Patterns of
Organization (pages 216- 218)
 Statement and Clarification
 Summary
 Addition
 Spatial Order

7. Statement and Clarification
 Indicates that information explaining
an idea or concept will follow
 Corrects misconceptions
 Prove a statement with additional
details

8. Summary
 Indicates that a condensed review of
an idea or piece of writing will follow
 Provides key points
 Textbooks summarize research that
supports main points
 Shakespeare texts often summarize
acts or scenes

9. Addition
 Indicates that additional information
will follow
 Similar to clarification, but expands,
not just explains

10. Spatial Order
 Describes physical location or position
in space
 Used only in certain disciplines
 Directions
 Photography
 Setting
 Auto tech

11. Remember: Use Transition Words
 Recognize which transition words are
used with each organizational
structure.
 Use appropriate transition words in
your own writing.

12. Homework
 You will have a vocab and a CH. 6
review quiz next week. I suggest you
review.
 Chapter 6 Mastery Tests 1 and 2
 Write one paragraph based on the
organizational pattern assigned to your
group and one based on a pattern of
your choice about a topic of your choice.
Use a graphic organizer before writing.

13. Research Project
 Begin your project. Choose a topic,
visit the library and ask the librarian
how to get information on your topic.
 This is an extremely important skill to
have in college—one that crosses
disciplines and will help you most in
life no matter what you decide to do.
 No one can stop you if you can get
the right information.