GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS

• Idea development - this is essential in writing. This is done by organizing ideas in a logical and clear manner that suits the writer's purpose.
• Grammatical signals - are writing devices such as transitional devices, connectors, determiners, and repetitions used to maintain text coherence.
• Patterns of idea development - refers to the structure of writing on how the ideas are being presented.
• 1. General to Particular
  2. Cause and Effect
  3. Claim-counterclaim
  4. Problem Solution
  5. Persuasion
• General to Particular - this patterns of idea is a deductive method of organization.
• Cause and Effect - this patterns of idea explains the causes or effects of something.

  • Reasons = Causes; Results = Effects
• Claim and Counterclaim - this pattern of idea refers to the structure of presenting a side of an issue in an argumentative manner.
• CLAIM - is the writer's stand on a topic supported by evidences and logical reasoning.
• COUNTERCLAIM - or the opposite stand of an issue.
• Problem Solution - is used when a writer identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting one or more solutions.
• PROBLEM - refers to unsatisfactory situation that causes trouble and difficulties.
• SOLUTION - refers to the ways in solving or minimizing the problem.
• Persuasion - intends to convince the readers to do or believe in something.

  • It is based on opinions and emotions.