6. • Uses clear and concise language: The sentences are shorter and
more direct, making the text easier to read.
• Adds a concluding sentence: The final sentence reinforces the
importance of understanding patterns of development.
• Starts with a vivid analogy: The building metaphor makes the
concept of structure more relatable.
• Emphasizes the reader's perspective: The text now focuses on how
patterns of development benefit the reader.
EXAMPLES OF PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT;
7. The pattern of paragraph development presents ideas in logical and
consistent structure to manage information in an essay.
Thus, the logical organization of paragraphs greatly enhances the ease
with which one can understand and remember the information
presented. People seek out patterns to help make sense of information.
When a reader is not able to find a pattern that make sense, chaos and
confusion abound.
IN THIS PORTION, YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE
DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT.
8. Narration.
It is the most basic pattern of development.
It describes how, when and where an event
or occurrence actually happened.
Likewise, it is used to tell a story or focus on
a set of related events.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
9. Description.
The pattern of development
which goes into details about a
specific object, person, or
location, in order to firmly set
its appearance.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
10. Definition.
It explains not just what
something means or is, but
also what something does,
what something is used for
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
11. Classification.
A classification pattern organizes
ideas into categories or divisions
based on criteria and standards.
This pattern can be used when
classifying people, objects,
events, things, places and other
items.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
12. Comparison-Contrast.
This pattern organizes ideas
based on how events, places,
people, things and concepts are
similar to or different from one
another.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
13. Cause and Effect.
This pattern explains why something
happens or what results a particular
event produces. It organizes details
based on the causes, the reason, and
the result or consequences of certain
phenomenon.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
14. Problem Solution.
This pattern organizes ideas into
problems and proposed solutions. The
problem section usually includes the
what, who, when, why and how of the
problem. The other part then presents
the major effects of the problem and
the possible solutions to address it, as
well as the steps in implementing the
solution.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
15. Persuasion.
A persuasion pattern organizes ideas to
show how a set of evidence lead to a
logical conclusion or argument.
Specifically, this pattern presents the
issue, the position, and the supporting
evidence that supports the position.
PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
