CLASSIFYING (for 3BA and BIA)

How to Write 1 Well Developed Classification Paragraph

Write 1 Well Developed Classification Paragraph

The classification paragraph allows basic level or ESL writers to think of one element in his or her life and categorize the many different parts of that element. This kind of writing helps the writer become more analytical when examining a particular item. What this means is that many people walk by everyday things and never really take the time to analyze the categories of those things, such as different cars in a parking lot, the genres of a DVD collection, the social classes in a particular neighborhood, etc. Many writers sometimes feel intimidated in this kind of writing; however, the following format/recipe and sample classification paragraphs will ease this stress for the writer/students. Step 1 is a few tips before writing. Step 2 is a format/recipe of a classification paragraph. Step 3 and 4 are two student samples of a classification paragraph.

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Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A place to write.

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     Be sure to take time to think about what you want to classify and the categories that your element can be classified into. Also, take time to plan out a rough draft, such as a cluster, a list, or a written free draft. These items will help you stay organized.
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     A format for a classification paragraph
     a). Write 1 topic sentence that states the particular element you are classifying and include 3 sub-categories of that element.
     b). Write 1 sentence that explains your first sub-category.
     c). Write 1-2 sentences that illustrate your first sub-category, such as an example.
     d). Using a transitional phrase, write 1 sentence that explains your second sub-category.
     e). Write 1-2 sentences that provide an example of your second category.
     f). Using another transitional phrase, write 1 sentence that explains your third sub-category.
     g). Write 1-2 sentences that demonstrate your explanation of your this sub-category.
     h). Write 1 closing sentence that seals off your paragraph.
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     Student sample of a well developed and organized classification paragraph. The lower case letters are simply a guide to use when reading the example and the format.
     (a)The DVD's at my local video store are classified into three categories, which are new releases, old releases, and T.V. shows. (b) The new releases consist of movies that have been out within the past 2 years. This category is very useful because it helps me stay updated on all the movies that I missed in the theater and movies that were not theatrical release. (c) For example, I missed Saw VI at the theater, but the new release category helped me find this DVD immediately. (d) The second category is older films. These films consist of all genres from 1950's through 2004. (e) All these genres are placed in comedy, drama, romance, and horror, and they are all in alphabetical order. This category of old releases is cheaper than new releases, and it helps me catch up with great classics, especially from the 80's. (f) Finally, the T.V. show category consists of the complete seasons of various and popular T.V. shows. (g) For example, I missed all of season 6 of Smallville when it aired on television; however, at the video store, I was able to rent the entire season and watch it within two days. I love this category the most. (h) In conclusion, these are the three categories that my video store classifies their DVD's.
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     Another student sample of a well developed and organized classification paragraph. The lower case letters simply match up with the ingredients from step 2.
     (a)The students at my old high school can be classified into three types of groups; they are the preps, the gangsters, and the rejects. (b) The preps wear fancy clothes, have the latest cell phones, and drive brand new cars; they are mostly rich, spoiled snobs who are indifferent to the other groups. (c) For example, on my first day of school, I was wearing some older clothes, and when I said hi to a group of these preps, they ignored me, and one girl even said, "don't talk to us poor kid." (d) Another group is the gangsters. The gangsters usually wear baggy clothes, smoke a lot of weed, usually are from the projects and listen to rap music. The gangsters usually will pick a fight with anyone for no reason. (e) For instance, one day a student walked by this group, and they asked him for five dollars. When this student did not give them the money, they beat up and left him for dead. (f) The third group is the rejects, named by the preps and gangsters. The rejects usually wear gothic clothing, trench coats, have many piercings and tattoos, have a really negative attitude towards life, and usually are quite around other people. (g) I will never forget the day that I ran into one of these groups, and I simply said, "hey guys, how's everything going?" Several members from that group replied, "we all want to die, so leave us alone." (h) In conclusion, these are classification of the three groups of students at my old high school.
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     Be sure to proofread for grammatical and mechanical errors, and edit for content and organizational flaws.

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