The Critical Thinking Toolkit

#29: Patterned Organization

Overview:	After a brief presentation of commonly used patterns, participants will work in pairs to prepare a written response to a given prompt, employing one organizational pattern.
Objective:	• To familiarize participants with the various organizational patterns that help in the assimilation and presentation of information.
	• To give participants the opportunity to structure information around a specific pattern.
Supplies:	• Transparency #29-1• Overhead projector
Time:	About 20 minutes
AdvancePreparation:	Download Transparency #29-1. If possible, arrange the seating so pairs can work together.
Participants/Application:	This exercise, which can be used with any size group, works well as an introductory ...