Patterns of

Paragraph
Development

Prepared by:
Ms. Jeny S. Sese
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N A R R A T I O N
vivid
event narrate
 I. Narration
- the most basic pattern of
development
-describes how, when, and where an
event or occurrence actually happened

-used to tell a story or focus on a set of

related events
Components of Narrative Text
1. Logical Actions
- are considered the very movements
within the plot or the narrative that
drive the characters forward, be it
during the dialogue, or within a scene
 Example
It was late spring the last time we saw
Cedrick. He was standing at the edge of the
hill, and he never so much as looked up even
though we were sure he knew we were there.
There was a bunch of flowers clutched to his
fist, but there really was no reason for him to
be standing there. We knew that Andrea wasn't
coming to see him. But he stood there anyway,
waiting, even as the afternoon sunlight
deepened towards the evening. He must have
been standing there for hours.
 2. Way of Narration
-refers to how the writer presents the
story
-includes the pace by which scenes
are given out
* Having natural progression of time
to the events of the story makes a
good writing.
 3. Terminology
- places emphasis on the fact that
concepts are critical to the narration

* Writers must choose how to address

terms and which ones they want to
use in order to create an appropriate
setting.
 Concrete Terms
- words that identify things, places,
and events that can be measured and
observed
- terms that have physical
manifestation in our world
Examples:
spoon, dog, house
 Abstract Terms
- refer to ideas or concepts that are
intangible

Examples:
love, freedom, feminism
 General Terms
- commonly used to denote groups
Example: furniture
Specific Terms
- refer to an individual component of
the group
Examples:
cabinets, desks, chairs
Concrete: “He was shivering violently
from the cold.”
Abstract: “The joy in the air was
palpable.”
General: “He gave her a piece of
jewelry.”
Specific: “Each green stone had fire in
its facets.”
 Writing Activity
Write a narrative text
about a time in your life
when you experienced an
emotion strongly. Try to
give as much detail as
possible.
 Rubric

Focus 30％
Organization 25％
Integration 25％
Convention 20％
100％
R E M H G T N A
L S P D U B I T
D E T A I L
R E M H G T N A
L S P D U B I T
O N A S O Y D N I
G R C E A T L U S
S E N S O R Y
O N A S O Y D N I
G R C E A T L U S
Y O E M K A L
N I E O S F C
L O O K
Y O E M K A L
N I E O S F C
U C A E Q S A C Y
I E L K O T R D H
Q U A L I T Y
U C A E Q S A C Y
I E L K O T R D H
 quality

D E S C R I P T I O N
sensory look
 II. Description
- the pattern of development which
goes into details about a specific object,
person, or location, in order to firmly
set its appearance
 II. Description
What does it look like?
What are its characteristics?
Characteristics of Description
● has a clear focus and sense of
purpose
Characteristics of Description

●uses sensory details and precise

words
Characteristics of Description

● presents details in a logical order

 Varities of Description
• Objective Description
• Subjective Description
 Varieties of Description
1. Objective Description

- looks into factual and scientific

characteristics of what is being
described as objectively as possible

* The writer stays away from emotional

impressions or responses and instead,
describes the scene as it is.
 Example
The Acer barbatum is a small to medium-sized,
deciduous tree usually ranging from 15 to 25 m.
(50 to 80 ft.) tall when mature. Its bark is light
gray and smooth on younger trees, and it becomes
ridged and furrowed with age. Leaves are opposite
and shallowly to deeply palmately lobed, with a
few blunt teeth but no serrations. The leaf sinuses
are rounded, unlike those of red maple (Acer
rubrum) which are sharply V-shaped. Also, the
sides of terminal leaf lobes are more or less
parallel, while those of red maple are widest at the
base, tapering to the tip.
 2. Subjective Description
-a sort of description that the author
would normally use to “paint a picture”
of how he sees a character, or how he
wants the reader to see a character
-also used in a literary discourse when
there is stereotyped image that can be
attributed to a person, place, or an
event.
 Example
My mother had hair so dark
that it looked like a waterfall of ink.
She always kept it in a braid that fell
to her slim waist, and always tied
with a plain black band. The braid of
black slung over her shoulder, the
plaits shining like scales.
 Writing Activity
(Group)
You are a writer of a travel
magazine. The editor of the magazine
asks you to write a travel article that
tells about a beautiful place where one
can spend a vacation. Your task is to
write a three-paragraph descriptive
article.
 Rubric

Focus 30％
Organization 25％
Integration 25％
Convention 20％
100％
N I E T I N W A F
D O R M E G C S I
M E A N I N G
N I E T I N W A F
D O R M E G C S I
T F B U N E L S
M S R I K H O A
I N F O R M
T F B U N E L S
M S R I K H O A
L A N P B U G T O
R I X E C S A D E
E L A B O R A T E
L A N P B U G T O
R I X E C S A D E
T P L N O G I X E
I C H E U N B A N
E N L I G H T E N
T P L N O G I X E
I C H E U N B A N
T Y N C G I N M O R
O U E B R T V D A S
C O N T R O V E R S Y
T Y N C G I N M O R
O U E B R T V D A S
 D E F I N I T I O N
inform
controversy
 III. Definition
- explains not just what something
means or is, but also what something
does, what something is used for, what
something looks like, etc
 Varieties of Definition

1. Scientific Definition

- defines concepts in the most factual

way, which is often used in scientific,
proper, or real world facts
 Subjective Definition
-defines the objects in a more personal
way
-usually derived from the author's own
experiences and opinion
-often used by a writer to state
something from the point of view of
the characters or in relation to the
setting
The term could be emphasized by the
following:

1. Characteristics or features
2. Function
3. Effect
4. Origin
 Signal Words for Definition

is defined as means to define

as defined refers to to illustrate

 Writing Activity
(Group)
Specific Definition: You are a
STEM/ABM/HUMSS student. You would
like to write about the definition of a not-so-
familiar term (related to your field of study)
in your blog.
The criteria in assessing your blog are its
appeal to the readers, accuracy of
information, and adherence to the style of
format.
D A V E S I T O
G I R C N I X Y
C A T E G O R Y
D A V E S I T O
G I R C N I X Y
A T S G N X A R L
E L E I T P O S M
E X A M P L E
A T S G N X A R L
E L E I T P O S M
I D A Y R L U O E
A Q C I N T R I S
C R I T E R I A
I D A Y R L U O E
A Q C I N T R I S
I L M G L K U F A S
T C A I N R H E T O
I L L U S T R A T I O N
I L M G L K U F A S
T C A I N R H E T O
 CLASSIFICATION AND
EXEMPLIFICATION
criteria
IV.Classification and Exemplification
Classification

-divides things into groups, classes, or

categories

-organizes ideas into divisions based

on criteria or standards
 Exemplification
-provides examples and illustrations in
order to further clarify or explain the
concept or subject matter
-presents the general statement and
then provides specific and concrete
examples to expound on the main idea
 Signal Words for Classification
another classified one kind the last
as group

another final type the first the next

kind category part
 Signal Words for Exemplification
after all for instance namely that is

as an in other put another to be

example words way specific
consider the in particular specifically to clarify
following
for example in short stated to illustrate
differently
 Example
Dogs are domesticated animals that have
been living with humans for generations. Dogs
can be classified in a number of different ways.
For example, they can be classified by breed.
Examples of different breeds include beagles,
basset hounds, poodles and countless others as
defined by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
They can also be classified by their role in the
lives of their masters and the work they do. For
example, a dog might be a family pet, a working
dog, a show dog, or a hunting dog. In many cases,
dogs are defined both by their breed and their role.
For example, a dog could be a beagle that is a
family pet.
 Writing Activity
(Group)
Task: You are a sales manager. A
customer sent you an e-mail asking about
the different types of products you sell.
You need to respond to the e-mail
indicating the classification of your
products. Your message must contain the
product's category and specific features.
M A U R D I N R L
L I E S C L A O P
S I M I L A R
M A U R D I N R L
L I E S C L A O P
F U S R T L E K N O
E I B C E D S A F T
D I F F E R E N C E
F U S R T L E K N O
E I B C E D S A F T
A H U W E S D O
C Y R C T I N P
C H O I C E
A H U W E S D O
C Y R C T I N P
M A U L I G T O E
P S E Y N C E B R
E L E M E N T
M A U L I G T O E
P S E Y N C E B R
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
V. Comparison and Contrast
- organizes ideas based on how events,
places, people, things, and concepts are
similar to or different from one another
a.separately -involves describing one
item first followed by the second item
b.side-by-side -involves discussing
both items based on each point of
comparison
 Signal Words for Comparing
also equally in the same similarly
way
as in a similar like to compare
fashion

both in likewise
comparison
 Signal Words for Contrasting
although despite instead otherwise

and yet even so however still

as opposed even nevertheless the fact
to though remains
but in contrast nonetheless unlike
conversely in spite of on the whereas
contrary
counter to in the on the other yet
meantime hand
 Example
Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they
have completely diverse personalities. Obbie is a six year
old, male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is a one year
old, female, Boston terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike
Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee
insists on sleeping on the bed, under the covers every
night. On the other hand, Obbie will only sleep on the
floor, under the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and
uptight; however, Marcee is hyper and friendly to anyone
she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to
the larger dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground,
never giving up until he is scolded. Given that they were
both treated the same way all their life, it is hard to believe
that they are so different in everything they do.
 Writing Activity
(Group)
You are a film critic. You are to
write a comparative review of two
films of the same genre. Use the
comparison and contrast pattern of
text development in your review.
A X Y L N A P O R
C N I E U D S F L
E X P L A I N
A X Y L N A P O R
C N I E U D S F L
O R U N E F C O S N
T S E M C U Y Q L E
C O N S E Q U E N C E
O R U N E F C O S N
T S E M C U Y Q L E
T A R B G I O L U
Q C E K C H N S I
C R I T I C A L
T A R B G I O L U
Q C E K C H N S I
N A S O R C P I O S
I C N E U T N L A T
C O N N E C T I O N
N A S O R C P I O S
I C N E U T N L A T
A S N U T O L F
F E D R I C B S
R E A S O N
A S N U T O L F
F E D R I C B S
O I T Q Y H A R S
B L N A F E U G O
F I S H B O N E
O I T Q Y H A R S
B L N A F E U G O
CAUSE AND EFFECT
reason
VI. Cause and Effect
- explains why something happens
or what results a particular event
produces
a. Paragraph empasizing cause

b. Paragraph emphasizing effect

 Signal Words for Cause
as for in view of owing to
(the fact) (the fact)
because for the in as seeing that
(of the fact) reason that much
as
being that in that one reason since

due to
(the fact that)
 Signal Words for Effect
accordingly consequently in so that
consequence
as a for this so therefore
consequence reason

as a result hence so much (so) thus

(of this) that
because
(of this)
O P T E M Y N U N
H C A G C L I R S
C O N C E R N
O P T E M Y N U N
H C A G C L I R S
T U B N D A I Q
E X L C O M S P
C A U S E
T U B N D A I Q
E X L C O M S P
A T C I U N A M I Y
I B F O S L C E R T
S C I E N T I F I C
A T C I U N A M I Y
I B F O S L C E R T
PROBLEM-SOLUTION
VII. Problem-Solution

- focuses on either a problem

or solution in a particular area
or situation
Signal Words for Problem-Solution
but the one solution
problem is
first, second the one way is
solution
nonetheless one reason
for the
 Writing Activity
(Group)
You are a marketing manager. You are to
send business proposals to your clients about
a new product/service your company is
offering. Write the main text of the proposal
using the problem-solution pattern of
development. Your writing must be concise,
organized, and clear. Remember to use
language appropriate to your audience and
purpose. Use a professional tone and
positive words.
N A S O P N U Y V
D C E V E W I R C
C O N V I N C E
N A S O P N U Y V
D C E V E W I R C
L E R I M N Q A
E K M D C U T R
C L A I M
L E R I M N Q A
E K M D C U T R
U Q E A G O R L N
T D R I S A P M E
A R G U M E N T
U Q E A G O R L N
T D R I S A P M E
E T A M I S O D I
N X E N C Y V T E
E V I D E N C E
E T A M I S O D I
N X E N C Y V T E
C I S E T U F
J B D A H G R
F A C T
C I S E T U F
J B D A H G R
P E R S U A S I O N
fact
 VIII. Persuasion

- convinces readers to agree to

an argument or claim about a
particular topic.
 Signal Words for Emphasizing a
Point
again in that to truly
case emphasize

for this indeed to repeat with this

reason in mind
in fact
 Signal Words for Concluding and
Summarizing
accordingly consequently in brief inevitably in a
nutshell
all in all due to in on the therefore
conclusion whole

as a result finally in short since thus

as I have in any in in to sum

said event summary essence up
Signal Words for Conceding a Point
admittedly it is true obviously true
that

assuredly needless of course undoubtedly

to say
certainly no doubt to be sure unquestionably
granted
 Writing Activity
(Individual)
You are an editor of a newspaper. You would
like to react strongly to a new government
policy in the editorial section of the
newspaper. Your editorial must contain a
well-supported argumentative thesis, and
counter-arguments for opposing viewpoints.
It must also encourage a certain course of
action. The criteria in assessing your
editorial are its appeal to the readers,
accuracy of information, and adherence to
the style and format.