The document discusses division-classification, which involves breaking a topic into parts and analyzing the connections between the parts and whole, or categorizing related items. It provides guidance on how to use division-classification in an essay, such as selecting a logical principle, preparing a thesis, and stating conclusions. Examples of topics that can be divided or classified are also given, such as a shopping mall, people, or movies.

1. What is Division-Classification?
Division involves taking a single unit or
concept, breaking it down into parts,
and then analyzing the connection
among the parts and between the parts
and the whole.
Classification brings two or more related
items together and categorizes them
according to type or kind.

2. How to use division-classification
• Division can help you break down a subject into
parts, which can help you analyze the parts as
you prewrite.
• Classification can help you impose order on
several ideas generated during prewriting.
• Division-classification can be the dominant
pattern of development or a supplemental
pattern to support another pattern in an essay.

3. Strategies for using DivisionClassification in an essay
• Select a principle of division-classification
consistent with your purpose.
• Apply the principle of division-classification
logically.
• Prepare an effective thesis.
• Organize the paper logically.
• State any conclusions or recommendations in
the paper’s final section.

4. Suggestions for Division-Classification
essay
Division
A shopping mall
A particular kind of team
A library
A playground, gym or recreational area
A TV show or movie
A school campus

5. Classification
People in a waiting room
Parents
Holidays
Students in class
Movies
Commercials
TV shows