Patterns of Development in Writing Across Disciplines: By: Melody A. Cabilin

Patterns of Development in
Writing Across Disciplines

By: Melody A. Cabilin
Objectives:
1. identify the patterns of a written texts from the reading

selection;
2. distinguish one pattern from the other by looking at its
similarities and differences; and
3. critique a chosen sample reading text of each pattern of
development by focusing on information selection, organization,
and development.
What is writing?
.
What is writing?
"Writing" is the process of using symbols (letters of

the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to
communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form.
Complete the statements
about paragraph writing 1. A ___________ is composed of sentences that
from the pool of words are related to develop a central idea.
below.
2. The ___________________ states the main
idea of a paragraph.
*coherence 3. There should be a smooth flow of connection
*paragraph between and among ideas and sentences in a
*supporting details paragraph to achieve _____________.
*topic sentence. 4. ________________ are information and/or
*organize facts that serve as evidence, explanation or
examples. They help readers gain full
understanding of the main idea.
5. It is important to select and ______________
ideas and details when writing a paragraph.
A paragraph is composed of
sentences that are related to
develop a central idea.
The topic sentence states the main
idea of a paragraph.
There should be a smooth flow of
connection between and among ideas
and sentences in a paragraph to
achieve coherence.
Supporting details are
information and/or facts that
serve as evidence, explanation or
examples. They help readers gain
full understanding of the main
idea.
It is important to select and
organize ideas and details when
writing a paragraph.
Read the poem below about patterns of development in writing:
Writing needs direction before your ideas slip away Let these patterns in
writing help you, if they may
If you tell a story of what happened, narration is the way Description is when
large, sweet or soft are words you say
If you tell the meaning of a concept, term or subject And explain what
something is, definition is what you expect
Put items related in categories or groups in any way, Classification is definitely

the game you play
Stating the reason and result, that’s cause and effect
You want to convince readers? Persuasion is perfect
When there’s an issue or problem and a solution is made today Obviously,

problem- solution pattern is on display
If similarities and differences are the ideas you collect then comparison and
contrast pattern is what you reflect
These are the patterns of developing the thoughts in your head Remember that
to achieve a particular purpose in the end, information in a written text may be
organized and selected.
Let us have a brief check.
What are the patterns of development in writing mentioned in the poem?

Match the pattern of writing with its description.
a. It tells why something happens and what
happens after. It explains how an incident or
action produces results. It is fitting for
argumentation, explanation or narration. The
writer may begin from the cause, followed by the
effect or from the effect, followed by the cause.
Cause and effect
b. This presents how a thing, person or a certain
subject is similar or different from another. It is
concerned with how alike (compare) or unlike
(contrast) someone or something is from someone
or something else.
Comparison and
Contrast
c. It gives the meaning of an idea, concept or word and
may specify certain limits of its meaning. This is
commonly used in writing scientific research or term
papers
Definition
d. This pattern aims to create a picture in
the minds of the reader by using
adjectives and words that appeal to the
senses. Its purpose is to help the readers
imagine what the writer saw, heard,
smelled, tasted, felt or experienced.
Describing
e. This is done by noting relationships among
things. Particular items are placed in categories
that distinguish them from the other groups of
kinds based on certain principles or bases.
Classification
f. It presents logically- arranged events
which should also describe what happened
and when, where, how and why something
occurred. This is usually told with action
words. It should appeal to readers’ feelings
and understanding. Events are organized
according to time or chronology so
transitional devices used are usually first,
second, next, then, finally and others that
denote time.
Narration
g. The intention of this pattern is
to convince or influence the reader
to do or believe in a certain idea or
perception.
Persuasion
h. This pattern identifies an issue or a
problem and posts a suggested solution
to solve it. It may be compared to cause
and effect pattern. It is different because
it presents a solution to the problem
while cause and effect just provides the
effects of the problem.
Problem-solution
Give one example for
each of the following:
1. Cause and Effect

2. Classification
3. Comparison and Contrast
4. Definition
5. Description
6. Narration
7. Persuasion
8. Problem-Solution
Let us match the appropriate pattern of writing for each of the title of
written text.
1. How I deal with bullies
- problem-solution
2. A Rainy Day to Remember
- Narration
3. My Hometown, Then and Now
- Comparison and Contrast
4. What is oversleeping?
- Definition
5. Nature’s Beauty: Breathe, Look
and Listen
- Description
6. One, Two, Three, Let’s Plant
Trees!
- Persuasion
7. Four Types of Heartbreak
- Classification
8. Being a Vegetarian: It’s Cause and
Effects
- Cause and Effect

9. Winning the Race Against Anxiety
- Problem-Solution
10. The Old Me vs. The New Me
- Comparison and Contrast

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Patterns of Development in

Writing Across Disciplines

1. identify the patterns of a written texts from the reading

"Writing" is the process of using symbols (letters of

Put items related in categories or groups in any way, Classification is definitely

When there’s an issue or problem and a solution is made today Obviously,

What are the patterns of development in writing mentioned in the poem?

1. Cause and Effect

- Cause and Effect

- Comparison and Contrast

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