Patterns of Paragraph Organization and Development
Parallel Structures
Patterns of Paragraph Organization
from specific to general
from general to specific
starting with the most important idea
through compare and contrast
Patterns of Paragraph Organization
The paragraph shows a tradition specific in Pampanga. It progresses by mentioning traditions done in the whole Philippines.
The paragraph introduces Lenten season first. It progresses by mentioning traditions done by all Catholics, then by Filipinos in the whole Philippines, and lastly by Kapampangans.
The paragraph briefly discusses what happens during Lenten season.
The paragraph compares and contrasts magdarame and mumusan krus.
Patterns of Paragraph Development
Illustration
Cause and Effect
Narrative
Illustration
This pattern of paragraph development aims to utilize examples to prove a point. In using this pattern, the writer must use "relevant, strong, and properly used" (par 2) examples.
Cause and Effect
This pattern of paragraph development aims to discuss the events that lead to certain results. In using this pattern, the writer must do a research to arrive at specific and logical causes or effects.
Types of conjunctions
COORDINATING: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)
CORRELATIVE: either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, both...and
Rules for ensuring parallel structure
Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions
Use parallel structure with elements in a list or in a series
Use parallel structure with elements being compared
Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking verb
Use parallel structure with elements joined by correlative conjunctions
