Organization Notes

Definition: the internal structure of a piece of writing

Structures:
o Chronological/sequential order
o Compare and contrast
o Cause and effect
Refer to the organizational patterns cheat sheet

Typical order of ORGANIZATION:

1.Opens with an introduction (creates a sense of

anticipation for the reader)

2.The body is filled with useful information connecting

to the main idea of the piece of writing
a. STRONG TRANSITIONS WITHIN THE BODY

3.Conclusion has a sense of resolution

a. THINK ABOUT THE PLOT STRUCTURE

For good use of ORGANIZATION, apply these qualities:

o Create a lead (a writer will grab the readers

attention)

o Use sequence words and transitional words

o Structure the body

o End with a sense of resolution