IRW Chapter 12

Part Three:Reading and Writing Essays

Chapter 12:Reading and Writing Essays with Multiple Patterns

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In Concert:An Integrated Reading and Writing Approach

by Kathleen T. McWhorter

Chapter 12: Reading and Writing Essays with Multiple Patterns

In this chapter, you will learn how to:

Goal 1

Goal 2

Goal 3

Goal 5

Goal 4

Define a multi-pattern essay

Recognize multiple patterns of organization

Choose a primary pattern of organization for your essay

Use secondary patterns of organizationin your essay

Plan and write a multi-pattern essay

Write multi-pattern introductions, bodyparagraphs, and conclusionsGoal 6


A multi-pattern reading or essay is one that uses more than one pattern of organization.


Goal 1: Define a Multi-Pattern Essay

How do I identify multiple patterns of organization?

Helpful Tips:

Try to identify the primary and secondary patterns.

See Table 12-1 on page 367 to help identify primary patterns.

See the sample essay on page 368.


Goal 2: Recognize Multiple Patterns of Organization

Consider the Following:

• The assignment

• Your purpose

• Your audience

• Complexity of the topic

• Course for which you are writing


Goal 3: Choose a Primary Pattern of Organization for Your Essay

Common Secondary Patterns of Organization:

• Example

• Definition

• Description


Goal 4: Use Secondary Patterns of Organization in Your Essay

How do I plan and write a multi-pattern essay?


Goal 5: Plan and Write a Multi-Pattern Essay

How do I use Multi-Pattern Organization in:

1. Introductions

2. Body Paragraphs

3. Conclusions


Goal 6: Write Multi-Pattern Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions

Goal 1: Define a Multi-Pattern EssayReview Questions

True or False:

A multi-pattern essay uses one pattern of organization.


Goal 1: Define a Multi-Pattern EssayReview Questions

True or False:

False: A multi-pattern essay uses one pattern of organization.



Review Questions

Fill in the blank:

To recognize multiple patterns of organization in readings, one should identify the _____________ and ____________ patterns of organization.



Review Questions

Fill in the blank:

To recognize multiple patterns of organization in readings, one should identify the primary and secondary patterns of organization.


Goal 3: Choose a Primary Pattern of Organization for Your Essay

Review Questions

Which of the following should NOT be considered when choosing a primary patternof organization?

A. The audience

B. The purpose

C. The research

D. Complexity of the topic


Goal 4:Use Secondary Patterns of Organization in Your Essay

Review Questions

Which is not a common secondary pattern of organization?

A. Definition

B. Classification

C. Description

D. Example



Review Questions

True or False: Narrowing the topic is an effective strategy for writing a multi-pattern essay.

True or False: Your thesis should not revisit the primary pattern.



Review Questions

True or False: True: Narrowing the topic is an effective strategy for writing a multi-pattern essay.

True or False: False: Your thesis should not revisit the primary pattern.


Goal 6: Write Multi-Pattern Body Paragraphs, Introductions, and Conclusions

Review Questions

Fill in the blank:

The ____________ specifies the primary method and hints at the secondary method.


Goal 6: Write Multi-Pattern Body Paragraphs, Introductions, and Conclusions

Review Questions

Fill in the blank:

The introduction specifies the primary method and hints at the secondary method.


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