The organizational pattern or structure that relies on transition words such as "first, second, then, next, finally" and "earlier" is the time/chronological structure. This structure arranges information in the order it occurred or should be followed, helping readers understand the sequence of events or steps in a process.
Examples of transition words used in this structure include:
1. First
2. Second
3. Then
4. Next
5. Finally
6. Earlier
These transition words help guide the reader through a series of steps or events in a logical and sequential manner, making it easier to follow the progression of time or order of actions. Time/chronological organization is commonly used in narratives, historical accounts, procedural writing, and any other context where the sequence of events is crucial to understanding the content.
