More Related Content Similar to Chapter 7 (17) Chapter 73. CHAPTER OUTLINE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter, you will learn to:
determine a clear basis for classifying a topic,
develop at least three basis-related categories,
and
write a classification paragraph by devising key
supporting details for each category.
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4. WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION?
When you classify, you divide something into different
categories according to some basis.
Hints for Writing a Classification Paragraph
1. Divide your subject into three or more categories
or types.
2. Pick one basis for classification and stick with it.
3. Be creative in your classification.
4. Have a reason for your classification.
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5. WRITING THE CLASSIFICATION PARAGRAPH IN STEPS
PrewritingClassification—how to generate and develop
ideas for your classification paragraph
Planning Classification—how to organize your ideas for
your classification paragraph
Drafting and Revising Classification—how to create,
revise, and edit rough drafts of your classification
paragraph
Proofreading Classification—how to proofread and
make one final check of your classification paragraph
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6. PREWRITING A CLASSIFICATION
First, pick a topic and then choose a basis for your
classification.
Brainstorming a Basis for Classification
Brainstorm
Survey the list
Select the basis for classification
Come up with at least three categories
Matching the Points Within the Categories
Writing a Topic Sentence for a Classification Paragraph
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7. PLANNING CLASSIFICATION
Effective Order in Classifying
Afteryou have a topic sentence and a list of details,
create an outline.
Checklist for Revising the Classification Outline
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8. DRAFTING AND REVISING CLASSIFICATION
Transform your outline into a first draft by writing the
topic sentence and the details in paragraph form.
Transitions in Classification
Checklist for Revising the Draft of a Classification
Paragraph
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9. PROOFREADING CLASSIFICATION
Check for errors in spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.
Lines of Detail: A Walk-Through Assignment
Topics for Writing a Classification Paragraph
Topics for Critical Thinking and Writing
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10. WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION?
A. Explains how to do something.
B. Tells a story.
C. Shows a reader what a person, place, thing, or situation is
like.
D. Divides something into different categories according to
some basis.
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11. WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION?
A. Explains how to do something.
B. Tells a story.
C. Shows a reader what a person, place, thing, or situation is
like.
D. Divides something into different categories according to
some basis.
write a classification paragraph by devising key
supporting details for each category.
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12. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BASIS FOR A
CLASSIFICATION PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR CLASSMATES?
A. How well you know your classmates.
B. Classmates that you know well.
C. Classmates that you know fairly well.
D. Classmates that you don’t know well at all.
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13. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BASIS FOR A
CLASSIFICATION PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR CLASSMATES?
A. How well you know your classmates
B. Classmates that you know well.
C. Classmates that you know fairly well.
D. Classmates that you don’t know well at all.
Determine a clear basis for classifying a topic
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14. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF THREE BASIS-
RELATED CATEGORIES FOR A CLASSIFICATION PARAGRAPH ?
A. Cheap and expensive players
B. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
C. Age
D. Cheese, pepperoni, and medium pizzas
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15. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF THREE BASIS-
RELATED CATEGORIES FOR A CLASSIFICATION PARAGRAPH ?
A. Cheap and expensive players
B. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
C. Age
D. Cheese, pepperoni and medium pizzas
develop at least three basis-related categories
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Editor's Notes Review chapter objectives. Explain classification.Discuss hints for writing a classification paragraph. Discuss the steps to writing a classification paragraph. As a class, choose a topic for a classification paragraph. Then choose a basis for the classification and come up with at least three categories. As a class, develop a topic sentence for the classification paragraph. As a class, create an outline for the classification paragraph.Review the checklist for revising the classification outline. Model writing a first draft of the classification paragraph.Allow students to assist with adding transitions.As a class, review the checklist for revising the draft of a classification paragraph. As a class, proofread classification paragraph.Review Lines of Detail, Topics for Writing, and Topics for Critical Thinking.