chronological order
describes a process, moves step by step through a method
explains something, provides instruction
appeals to the five senses
tells a story
it's useful when building an argument
beginning, middle, and end
spatial order
sequence of action
relies on knowledge and expertise
order of importance
can be artistic and deviate from grammatical norms
shows a person, place or thing
tries to get a particular point of view accepted
often requires facts and research
logical order