Classification EssayClassification Essay

Due Monday, January 24Due Monday, January 24

Why classify?Why classify?

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

CriteriaCriteria

Choose (minimum) three groups to Choose (minimum) three groups to classifyclassify

Introduction includes topic, group names, Introduction includes topic, group names, writer’s qualifications, and purpose for writer’s qualifications, and purpose for classifyingclassifying

Body designates at least one paragraph Body designates at least one paragraph per group and provides key points for per group and provides key points for signifying that groupsignifying that group

Closing is simplistic yet effectiveClosing is simplistic yet effective

OutlineOutline

IntroductionIntroductionTopicTopicGroup NamesGroup NamesWriter Qualifications (How you are Writer Qualifications (How you are

knowledgeable of topic)knowledgeable of topic)Purpose for ClassifyingPurpose for Classifying

OutlineOutline

BodyBody A. Group name in topic sentenceA. Group name in topic sentence

1. detail1. detail 2. detail2. detail 3. detail3. detail

OutlineOutline

BodyBody B. Group name in topic sentenceB. Group name in topic sentence

1. detail1. detail 2. detail2. detail 3. detail3. detail

OutlineOutline

BodyBody C. Group name in topic sentenceC. Group name in topic sentence

1. detail1. detail 2. detail2. detail 3. detail3. detail

*Remember, this is the bare minimum. I expect you to *Remember, this is the bare minimum. I expect you to exceed this requirement. exceed this requirement.

ClosingClosing

III. ClosureIII. ClosureWrap up is brief yet effectiveWrap up is brief yet effectiveSummarize essaySummarize essay If needed, reinforce the reason for selecting If needed, reinforce the reason for selecting

your topic and classifying your groups. your topic and classifying your groups.

SuggestionsSuggestions

Select a topic with which you are familiarSelect a topic with which you are familiarAvoid overlapping within your groupsAvoid overlapping within your groups

Ex. Types of DriverEx. Types of DriverA. The “Sunday Driver” who takes their timeA. The “Sunday Driver” who takes their timeB. The “Grandma Driver” who never goes over 40B. The “Grandma Driver” who never goes over 40C. The “Bright Light Driver” who often speeds and C. The “Bright Light Driver” who often speeds and

attracts the sirensattracts the sirens

BrainstormBrainstorm

What kinds of things can we classify?What kinds of things can we classify? PeoplePeople Genres (types of rock music, types of comedies)Genres (types of rock music, types of comedies) ObjectsObjects PersonalitiesPersonalities