This document discusses the listing pattern which is characterized by listing facts, events, procedures or steps in no particular order. Common signal words that indicate a listing pattern include "many, several, some" to introduce the main idea and "first, finally, also, next, then" to introduce supporting facts and ideas. An example is given about Nintendo, a Japanese company that has many well-known products listed in order: video games like Donkey Kong and Super Mario, the Game Boy handheld device, and the Wii console where players move as well as on-screen characters.

1. The listing Pattern

2. The listing Pattern
Listing Pattern Definition
Common Signal words
Example of listing Pattern

3. Listing Pattern Definition
This pattern is characterized by a listing of facts, events,
procedures, steps, or ideas. The order of the items is not
significant.

4. Common Signal words
For the main Idea:
Many, Several, Some, To begin with, A number of
For the supporting Facts and Ideas:
First, finally, also, next, then, as well as, moreover

5. Example of listing Pattern

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7. Example 3
Nintendo is a Japanese company that has many well-known products. First, there are
the video games, in particular, Donkey Kong and Super Mario. These were big
international hits almost thirty years ago, and they are still popular. When they came
out, they were played on big video machines. Then Nintendo also invented the Game
Boy. This was the first hand-held video game player. Another successful product is
the Wii in the Wii games, it’s not just the picture on the screen on that moves. The
player moves, too.