Question

identifying organizational strategies
sort the qualities of each organizational strategy into the correct column.

qualities:

• has two works per paragraph
• explores one text at a time
• compares throughout
• has one work per paragraph
• compares in one paragraph

columns:

• point by point
• blocking

Explanation:

Define the organizational strategies

Using the Text Structures and Evaluating Text Structure knowledge points, we analyze the two main methods for organizing a comparative essay:

• Point-by-Point: The writer discusses both works together, comparing them side-by-side throughout the essay based on specific points or themes.
• Blocking (Block Method): The writer discusses one work completely in its own section (or block) before moving on to discuss the second work completely in another section.

Analyze the qualities for Point-by-point

Using the Comparative Text Analysis knowledge point:

• has two works per paragraph: Since the writer compares specific points of both works together, each body paragraph typically discusses both works.
• compares throughout: Comparison happens continuously across all paragraphs rather than being separated.

Analyze the qualities for Blocking

Using the Comparative Text Analysis knowledge point:

• explores one text at a time: The block method dedicates entire sections to a single text before moving to the next.
• has one work per paragraph: Because the texts are separated into distinct blocks, each paragraph focuses on only one work.
• compares in one paragraph: The actual comparison is often concentrated in a specific concluding or transitioning paragraph rather than integrated throughout.

Answer:

Organizational Strategy	Qualities
Blocking	<ul><li>explores one text at a time</li><li>has one work per paragraph</li><li>compares in one paragraph</li></ul>