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The document discusses several patterns of development used in academic writing, including comparison/contrast, cause and effect, problem-solution, and persuasive. It provides examples of how to structure essays using these patterns, such as using the block or point-by-point methods for comparison/contrast essays. Transitional phrases that are useful for each pattern are also outlined. The document concludes by discussing exemplification and classification as additional patterns of development.

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Rewri Pattern of Development Part 2

The document discusses several patterns of development used in academic writing, including comparison/contrast, cause and effect, problem-solution, and persuasive. It provides examples of how to structure essays using these patterns, such as using the block or point-by-point methods for comparison/contrast essays. Transitional phrases that are useful for each pattern are also outlined. The document concludes by discussing exemplification and classification as additional patterns of development.

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CONTINUATION...

READING AND WRITING


Patterns of
Development in
Writing Across
Disciplines
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4. Comparison/Contrast
5. Cause and Effect
6. Problem-Solution
7. Persuasive
Comparison and Contrast
 Comparison in writing - discusses elements
that are similar
 Contrast in writing - discusses elements or
ideas that are different.
 A compare-and-contrast essay, then
analyzes two subjects comparing them,
contrasting them, or both.
Two Ways to Organize Comparison-Contrast:

 Block Method is used to compare and contrast two


subjects one at a time.

 Point-by-point is used to address two subjects by


focusing on a specific points, one at a time.
Block Method:
My sisters are as different as yin and yang in terms of
personality, appearance and intelligence. Tina, the
middle child in the family, prefers staying at home
than
going out with her friends. She is slim, petite and has
dark skin. As she is not sociable, she finds friends with
the characters from the books she reads most of the
time. In addition, she is very clever in subjects like
Math and Science which made her graduate with
Highest Honors from Senior High School.
In contrast, my youngest sister, Joni, is the opposite.
She has an outgoing and friendly personality. There is
never a dull moment as she is always ready with
stories to tell. She is tall with a round plump face and
fair skin. Being the youngest in the family, she is often
asked to perform during family gatherings since she
sings and dances well. My sisters may be different
from each other, but they adore one another.
Point-by-Point Method:
Japanese homes and American homes both
typically have an entryway, but in Japanese
homes, the entryway is more prominent. It is
usually the same level as outside the front
door, and then you step up into the house after
you have taken off your shoes. Both Japanese
and American homes have a bathroom. They
both usually have bathtubs. But the shape and
function of the bathtub in Japan is different
from America.
Cohesive Devices used to Compare-
Contrast
 Likewise, similar to, same with, like, in the
same manner
 On the other hand, however, while,
different with, in contrast.
Cause and Effect
a text development pattern that explains why
something happens (cause), and the end
results in a particular event (effects).

Also, it usually gives a statement emphasizing


the cause and another emphasizing the effect.
The following guide questions can be
used for cause-effect development:

● Why did it happen?


● What caused it?
● What are its effects?
Problem-Solution

a problem/solution essay presents a


problem, usually discussing several aspects
of the problem, then concludes by
discussing solutions to the problem.
The problem may be addressed in the
following ways:

▪Effects only
▪Causes and effects
▪Extended example
Here are some ways to present solutions:
▪Preventive measures
▪A series of steps
▪Advice
▪A choice of solutions
Persuasive Text

can be in the form of an argument, discussion,


exposition, review or even an advertisement.
NOTE:
In developing your own persuasive text, a writer must
first state the issue/topic. Then, it should be followed
by a clear, strong and specific argument. Next, it
should be supported with a well-researched
evidences. Lastly, a conclusion restating the main
argument of the text.
Activity 4: In one paragraph,
write a persuasive text/essay
advertising our school. (20pts)
EXEMPLIFICATION (or
illustration) is the most common and
effective pattern to explain an idea or
point.
In developing this
kind of paragraph, the writer develops
a general statement –the topic
sentence, with one or more examples
Here are some transitional expressions in
writing effective exemplification
paragraphs: for instance, namely, to be
specified, to
clarify, to illustrate, for example, in
short, as an example.
CLASSIFICATION is used when a
writer needs to sort out or arrange
subjects to groups or categories
based on their common and shared
characteristics.
Here are some transitional expressions
in writing effective classification
paragraphs: classified as, one kind, the
last group,
another kind, another, final type, the
first category, is categorized as, the
next part.
Remember that you can use both
exemplification and classification in
developing a paragraph by simply
identifying categories
on a particular subject and providing
examples or illustrations to explain and
clarify meaning.
An Excerpt from Appassionato
“Passion is visceral. It stands outside traditional
thinking. It ignores conventions like distance, time,
and social acceptance. It dares into uncharted waters.
It used to be primarily associated with romantic love.
Today, thanks to authors like Tom Peters and Nancy
Austin (A Passion for Excellence), passion’s
boundaries have been extended to embrace work,
entrepreneurial endeavors, and corporate success.”
“Nothing is impossible, the
word itself says
I’m possible”

Thank you, everyone! 

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