Classification Essay

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Classification Essay
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Why classify?

• To organize
• To have clarity
• To avoid chaos
• To identify
• - To stereotype

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Prompt

• Compose an expository essay and choose 3-4 groups
  to classify

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Outline

• Introduction
• Topic
• Group Names
• Writer Qualifications (How you are knowledgeable
  of topic)
• Purpose for Classifying

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Outline

• Body Paragraphs (all)
• A. Group name in topic sentence with transition
• 1. detail
• 2. detail
• 3. detail

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Closing

• III. Closure
• Wrap up is brief yet effective
• Summarize essay
• If needed, reinforce the reason for selecting
  your topic and classifying your groups.

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Suggestions

• Select a topic with which you are familiar
• Avoid overlapping within your groups
• Ex. Types of Driver
• A. The Sunday Driver who takes their time
• B. The Grandma Driver who never goes over 40
• C. The Bright Light Driver who often speeds
  and attracts the sirens

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Brainstorm

• What kinds of things can we classify?
• People
• Genres (types of rock music, types of comedies)
• Objects
• Personalities