This document discusses four common text patterns: descriptive, sequential, compare/contrast, and problem-solution. It provides examples and activities to illustrate each pattern. Descriptive text uses senses to describe objects. Sequential text uses words like first, second, third to describe a process in order. Compare/contrast examines similarities and differences between things. Problem-solution identifies an issue and potential ways to address it. The document aims to help readers recognize and utilize these patterns in their own writing.

1. Text Patterns

2. Types of Text PatternsDescriptiveSequentialCompare and ContrastProblem  Solution

3. Descriptive WordsUse your five senses How does the object FeelSmellTasteLookSoundClip art from Microsoft

4. Examples of Descriptive Words

5. Which one is more descriptive?The car was loud.ORThe car’s music was blaring as it drove past me.

6. Describe this picture using descriptive wordsWildMouse “Fair Fun” July 15th, 2006 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

7. Sequential WordsYou use sequential words every dayUse them in all subjects including math and science Sequential words are commonly found in directions

8. Examples of Sequential WordsFirstSecondThirdFinally Next LastBefore After

9. Why Are Sequential Words Important?Following directions. For example, when you are baking a cake or doing a science experimentSequential words help you do tasks in the correct order With out sequential words everything blends together.

10. ActivityUsing sequential words, describe how you would bake a cakeClip art from Microsoft

11. Compare and ContrastWhat do two or more people, places, or things have in common?What are their differences?A Venn Diagram is a useful tool when comparing and contrasting

12. Compare and ContrastCompare and contrast the story of Cinderella to the Egyptian Cinderella storyUse a Venn Diagram

13. Problem  SolutionFirst you need to identify the problem in the text Second think of a solution to the problemSometimes it takes more than one attempt to solve a solution

14. ExampleIn the story, The Three Little Pigs the Wolf’s problem is that he needs a cup of sugar He comes up with a plan to solve his problemThe Wolf then attempts his three solutions in order to solve his problem

15. Activity Problem  Solution Fill out the diagram below with a problem you recently had, and how you solved it, or how you attempted to solve the problem

16. ReviewWe discussed four different text pattersDescriptiveSequentialCompare/ContrastProblem  Solution

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