Order in the paragraph

Order in the paragraph

There are 3 orders

Time Order

Space order

Logical sequence

The Time OrderDiscuss facts in the order in which they occurred.

Useful in explaining process, in writing historical event and telling a story

Use transitional expression first, past, future, now, once, soon, then and finally.

Example:The AMA was organized in 1846 in New York City.

Nicolas Copernicus had lived in the Cathedral for 3o years already.

The Space OrderUsed to describe a person, place or thing.

- Choose a particular point of view when describing an object to avoid confusing your readers. - definite description

Describe at one specific point and moves on in a specific direction. - nearest to farthest ; bottom to top; top to bottom, left to right; right to left.

To indicate position or direction use : - form, here, inside, in front of, next to, on, over, under, to and beyond.

Example:

The best place Compton had been able to find for work on the pile was a squash court under the West Stands of Stag Field, the University of Chicago Stadium. To the west, on Ellis Avenue, the stadium is closed by a tall graystone structure in the guise of a medieval castle. Through a heavily portal is the entrance to the space beneath the West Stands. The squash court was part of this space. It was 3Oft wide and over 26ft. high

Logical OrderDeductiveOrder / - General to Specific.

The topic Sentence, which is general, is followed with specific reason, examples, facts, explanations, comparison and details that support the topic sentence

Inductive OrderSpecific to General

Supporting details to Topic Sentence

Example:

Topic Sentence : He would become the teams mechanics man

1st detail : He had shown improvement learning acronyms and raising his grade from an F to an A.2nd detail: He had considerable experience in building car engines with his brother cousin.3rd detail : He was thinking of building something of his own.

The Order of Importance

Least Important detail and move on to the most important one at the end of the paagraph.

Cause and Effect Order That helps connect the result of something with the events or facts that precede it.

Example: Alzheimers disease is caused by changes in nerve endings and brain cells that interfere with normal brain function. Symptoms of Alzheimers progress from simple forgetfulness to severe loss of memory.

Comparison OrderMeasures one subject against another subject.

Contrasted details are given to illustrate the difference between the subjects.

Example:Locating a file on the computer is likened to locating a file in a file cabinet. Entering the A or C drive on the computer is similar to opening a drawer of the file cabinet. Clicking the subdirectory on the computer is comparable to opening a file pulled from the drawer.

Definition OrderExplain words and Ideas in a clear fashion.

Example:Advice is a noun that means an opinion or a recommendation: My advice to you is to get a second opinion. Advise is a verb that means to inform or to recommend: I would advise you to get second opinion.