Lesson-3-Patterns-of-Written-Texts-1.pdf

Rws lesson 3

2. Objectives
Compare and contrast pattern of written texts across
disciplines.
Identify the features of each pattern of development
and recognize their transitional signals.
Write paragraphs using different patterns of
development.

3. Pattern of
Development
The logical arrangement of ideas is known as
the pattern of development. The pattern helps
you follow ideas easily and understand a text
better. Having the ability to recognize it will
help you distinguish major details from minor
ones and predict ideas.

4. Using definition to develop an idea
helps to clarify and explain concepts by
answering the question “What does it
mean?”. This pattern explains the
information through the use of
illustrations, examples, and
descriptions.
Definition
Is defined as
As defined
Means
Refers to
To define
To illustrate
Signal Words

5. Sample Text
Social engineering is defined as any method which tricks people to share
personal information through the use of technology. The “social”
component in this scheme means that there is a reliance on various
psychological tricks and on the gullibility of users rather than technical
hacking. Social engineering also refers to various malicious acts online,
such as phishing, spamming, and pretexting.

6. Exemplification
as an example
consider the following
for instance
In other words
in particular
in short
Namely
put another way
Specifically
Signal Words
An exemplification
pattern presents the general
statement and then provides specific
and concrete examples to expound on
the main idea. Simply put, this pattern
is used to provide an example of
something.

7. Description Signal Words
Above
Across
adjacent to
Against
Along
Amidst
Around
away from
back of
in front of
inside
into
Near
Off
On
onto
opposite to
Outside
a descriptive pattern
basically provides details on the idea
by using either a sensory or spatial
pattern. Through a sensory pattern,
ideas are arranged based on one or all
of the five senses. A spatial pattern, on
the other hand, arranges ideas by
location or physical space.

8. Sample Text
A laptop is one of the greatest inventions of the modern era. It is a
lightweight device that can save a vast amount of information. The
screen, touchpad, speakers, keyboard, battery, and AC adapter are the
basic parts of a laptop. The most noticeable part of the laptop is its
screen, which is responsible for displaying information. Another major
component is the keyboard. On it are the keys needed to enter data into
the computer. Near the keyboard you will find a smooth, rectangular
space that acts as a desktop computer mouse-this is the touchpad.

9. Chronology Signal Words
About
After
Afterwards
as soon as
At
at this point
Before
During
Eventually
in the meantime
Later
Mean
Meanwhile
Next
next week
Presently
prior to
A chronological pattern
organizes ideas or events according to
time. It can either be in the form of a
narration or a process. A narration
sequences events in the order in which
they occurred in time, while a process
organizes details based on stages or
steps.

10. Sample Text (Narration)
The Typhoon began to develop from an active low-pressure area to a tropical
cyclone on September 24, 2009. The following day, the government raised
storm signals all over the Philippine archipelago. At that point, signal number
2 was raised in Catanduanes and other parts of Luzon. By Saturday morning,
reports of flooding started to pour in. Meanwhile, the president declared a
state of calamity in metro manila. Immediately after president's declaration,
various government agencies began to rescue and relief operations. As soon
as the typhoon exited the Philippines, more and more relief and rescue
operations were conducted.

11. Sample Text (Process)
During flooding, one thing that may probably save your life is an
improvised flotation device. You can make one using your pants. First,
knot off the leg holes of your pants. Then, hold the open waste and
swing the pants around to fill the legs with air. Promptly knot off the
ways to trap the air and hold the pants underwater so that the air would
not escape.