PATTERNS OF

DEVELOPMENT
IN WRITING
TARGET OUTCOMES
Determine the purpose of the writer
Differentiate the various types of patterns
of development in writing
Create a short paragraphs/essays for each
of the patterns of development in writing.
PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT

Are methods of organization

that writers use to organize their
ideas about a topic.
NARRATION

A narrative paragraph or essay

tells a story and explains how
something happened.
THE NARRATIVE
Relies on specific details
Covers events in a time sequence
Always about happenings, events, actions, and
incidents
A good narrative helps the reader become
involved in the story by providing vivid details.
TRANSITIONS USED IN
NARRATION
When Meanwhile
Immediately Then
Soon Finally
Next before
SAMPLE NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH
"Looking back on a childhood filled with events and
memories, I find it rather difficult to pick on that leaves me with the
fabled "warm and fuzzy feelings." As the daughter of an Air Force
Major, I had the pleasure of traveling across America in many
moving trips. I have visited the monstrous trees of the Sequoia
National Forest, stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon and have
jumped on the beds at Caesar's Palace in Lake Tahoe. However, I
have discovered that when reflecting on my childhood, it is not the
trips that come to mind, instead there are details from everyday
doings; a deck of cards, a silver bank or an ice cream flavor."
DESCRIPTION

The pattern of development which

goes into details about a specific
object, person, or location, in order to
firmly set its appearance.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
DESCRIPTION
Has a clear focus and sense of purpose
Uses sensory details and precise words
Presents details in a logical order
VARIETIES OF DESCRIPTION
1. OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION
2. SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION

Looks into factual and scientific

characteristics of what is being
described as objectively as
possible.
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
DEFINITION
Explains not just what something
means or is, but also what something
does, what something is used for, what
something looks like.
VARIETIES OF DEFINITION
1. SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION
2. SUBJECTIVE DEFINITION
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
EMPHASIZING TERM
Characteristics or features
Function
Effect
origin
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.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST

Organizes ideas based on how

events, places, people, things, and
concepts are similar to or different
from one another
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
Separately- involves describing one
item first followed by the second item.
Side-by-side- involves discussing both
items based on each point of
comparison
CAUSE AND EFFECT

Explains why something

happens or what results a
particular event produces
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Focuses on either a problem
or solution in a particular area
or situation
PERSUASION
Convinces readers to agree to an
argument or claim about a
particular topic.
Traveling to another place / country
by plane
Ride a roller coaster / any extreme
ride
Parasailing
Skydiving
Visiting a haunted mansion