Order and Amount of Examples create pictures for

Order and Amount of Examples create pictures for your reader. They can be: Discussion based From the world around you Personal examples

Order of Examples Spatial orderindicates description of space Next, below, under, above, behind, in front of, beyond Chronological Order- indicates time. First, second, next, then, finally, soon while, later, now, before, after.

Spatial Order Example The alley was dark and shadowy. We walked slowly to the edge of Mr. Green’s house on the right, just below his willow tree. I thought I saw a cat sitting on his back porch, but it was just a few leaves rustling in the dark wind. Just beyond our sight, I could see the glimmer of a street light. I knew if we made it that far, we would be safe.

Spatial Order Notice the directional words that help lead your eyes to the parts that the author wants you to notice. That helps to shape the space (spatial).

Chronological Order Example Topic Sentence: Managing Diabetes is a daily process. First, a person has to manage Diabetes by taking their medication and checking their sugar levels. Second, he or she also has to watch their sugar intake during the day. For example, the amount of carbohydrates and sweet items like, cakes, cookies, even fruit must be monitored. Finally, a consistent exercise regimen helps greatly to balance and sometimes reverse Diabetes symptoms.

Chronological Order Notice how the transitional words help to organize each example by time, so that these examples lead the reader from one example to the other. There can also be a layered affect with the examples so that all 3 examples have even more impact.