Paragraphing Strategies Flashcards
1
Q
What are three common patterns to English paragraphs?
A
Deductive (general to specific)
Inductive (specific to general)
Sequential
2
Q
What is sequential pattern used for?
A
Depends on the genre, it is used for chronological, procedural, instructional, or cause and effect relationships.
3
Q
What is deductive (general to specific) pattern used for?
A
Most common:
Spatial description, statement then illustration, statement then supporting evidence, definition(extended), or compare and contrast.