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Patterns of Development and Properties of Well-Written Texts

This document discusses patterns of development and properties of well-written texts. It outlines 10 patterns of development used in writing: narration, description, definition, exemplification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, process analysis, division and classification, problem-solution, and persuasion. It also lists 4 key properties of well-written texts: organization, coherence and cohesion, appropriate language use, and proper mechanics. The document provides examples to illustrate each pattern of development and property of well-written texts. It concludes with references used in compiling the information.

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Patterns of Development and Properties of Well-Written Texts

This document discusses patterns of development and properties of well-written texts. It outlines 10 patterns of development used in writing: narration, description, definition, exemplification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, process analysis, division and classification, problem-solution, and persuasion. It also lists 4 key properties of well-written texts: organization, coherence and cohesion, appropriate language use, and proper mechanics. The document provides examples to illustrate each pattern of development and property of well-written texts. It concludes with references used in compiling the information.

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Name: Rosal, Merry Christine Well D.

Block: 11 ABM-E
Date: February 12, 2021 Instructor: Ms. Julie Mae Alforque

A: Patterns of Development
1. Narration- Describes how, when, and where a particular event or occurrence
occurred.
 To make a point by telling a story
 To provide information about a person or an event
 Indicate the order of events
- Narration is frequently used in literature, but it may also be used to great effect in
non-fiction and academic writing.
2. Description- The growth pattern that delves into the specifics of a certain thing,
person, or area in order to establish its identity.
 Describe the situation in greater depth
 To create a picture
3. Definition- Explains not only what something means or looks like, but also what it
does, what it is used for, and what it looks like.
 To make the meaning of
 To lay the groundwork for the argument
 To give some context,
4. Exemplification- In order to further clarify or explain the concept or subject
matter, it provides examples and illustrations.
 To make a statement or a concept more clear
 To show a specific example or a picture
 To bring the abstract to life
5. Comparison and Contrast- Organizes thoughts based on the similarities and
differences between events, places, people, things, and concepts.
 To make differences between different items
 To find common ground
6. Cause and Effect- Explains why something happens or what happens as a result
of an occurrence.
 To take you from one item to the next
 To argue the logic of action evidence
7. Process Analysis- A discussion of the steps that must be taken in order to reach a
specific goal
 To show steps of action
 To show how to do a certain thing
8. Division and Classification- Divides a general category of things into smaller
subcategories. Develops criteria for the items in a subcategory based on
relationships between the items.
 Categories are used to group objects.
 To make it easier to compare things in a category,
 To categorize goods based on their attributes
9. Problem-Solution- In a particular region or scenario, it focuses on a problem or a
solution.
 To compare and contrast different situations
 To compare a finalized result
 One occurrence is compared to a completely distinct one.
10. Persuasion- Persuades readers to agree with a specific point of view or claim.

B: Properties of Well-written Texts


1. Organization- When there is a clear declaration of aim, position, facts, examples,
particular information, definition, explanation, justification, or competing opinions,
the ideas are well-developed.
2. Coherence and Cohesion- The sentences are arranged in a logical way so that the
reader may easily comprehend them. At the sentence level, it's the linking of
ideas.
3. Appropriate Language Use- Word or vocabulary usage that is appropriate
4. Proper Mechanics- Set of conventions on spelling, abbreviation, punctuation, and
capitalization rules
REFERENCES

Jennifer, R. (2007). Patterns of Development. Patterns of development lesson.


http://srjcstaff.santarosa.edu/~jroyal/paragraphs/patternsdev/patterns.html

Landich, K. C. (2018, February 17). Properties of a well written text. SlideShare.


https://www.slideshare.net/KatrinaClaireLandich/properties-of-a-well-written-text-
88147656#:~:text=For%20a%20text%20to%20be,and%20(4)%20Language%20Use.
Tine, L. M. (2017, February 7). Lesson 4 patterns of development in writing. SlideShare.
https://www.slideshare.net/tinelachica04/lesson-4-patterns-of-development-in-writing

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