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How to write an
Outline
for the Classification EssaySlide2
Writing
a classification essay can be made easier when you have a clear outline because once you have that you can easily just add sentences and build from
that.Slide3
The basic outline should include:
Introduction
Background information
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and
do not forget to add a sentence stating the
purpose
of your principle of classification.
Body paragraph (1):
1st CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category.
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Body paragraph (2):
2nd CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2
nd
category
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Body paragraph (3)
3rd CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3
rd
category
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES
Write your opinionSlide4
We have to determine the
purpose
of our classification essay. For example,
Outdoor Hobbies for MenCool Hobbies for TeenagersTop four Hobbies for GirlsPopular Hobbies for Woman
HobbiesSlide5
Outdoor Hobbies for Men
Introduction
Background information
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and
do not forget to add a sentence stating the
purpose
of your principle of classification. =
There are several different types of outdoor hobbies to help you narrow down what you are interested in doing with your spare time . Check out these three types of hobbies which are …
Body paragraph (1):
1st CATEGORY=
Nature Photography
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category.
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
=
Black and white outdoor photography
Body paragraph (2):
2nd CATEGORY=
Travelling
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2
nd
category
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Body paragraph (3)
3rd CATEGORY=
Outdoor Sports/Activities
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3
rd
category
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES =
play golf, basketball, perfect your tennis skills…etc
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES
Write your opinionSlide6
Introduction
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and
do not forget to add a sentence stating the
purpose
of your principle of classification. =
There are several different types of hobbies to help you narrow down what you are interested in doing with your spare time . Check out these three types of hobbies which are reading, cooking and Jewelry MakingReadingTOPIC SENTENCE :The first category is reading .It is acquisition of a language, developing communication skills, and refining your languageGENERAL EXPLANATION: Reading is something that relaxes you after a long hectic day. Developing this as a hobby will never make you feel lonely; as you will always have a good companion in a "book“. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= poetry , novel, magazine …etc CookingTOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd categoryGENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= baking, decorating a certain dish, topping or garnishing…etcJewelry MakingTOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd categoryGENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = stones, shells, clay, and so on, into attractive neck pieces, earnings, bracelets, etcConclusionSUMMARY OF CATEGORIESWrite your opinion
Top Three Hobbies for GirlsSlide7
Class Activity 1
Writ a classification essay about :
“Types of Books”
Also, write your OUTLINESlide8
Introduction
Reading stories with children introduces them to the complex nature of language and helps them in acquiring important language skills.
TOPIC sentence=
Following is a brief discussion of various genre and types of books that
should be offered to young children
which are Picture Storybooks, Rhyming Books and Alphabet Books
Picture StorybooksTOPIC SENTENCE :The first type of books is the picture books which text and illustrations tell the story in picture story booksGENERAL EXPLANATION: This type of book is especially appropriate for young children because the colorful and clear illustrations and artwork support a simple story line.SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Flower Garden by Eve BuntingRhyming BooksTOPIC SENTENCE : the second type of books is the Rhyming storybooks which are a great choice for young children.GENERAL EXPLANATION: They benefit from hearing rhyming language and repetitive sounds. Hearing stories that contain rhymes prepare children for reading by helping them focus on the sounds in wordsSPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Alphabet BooksTOPIC SENTENCE : The third category is Alphabet or ABC books are used to help children recognize letters and realize that letters are used in languageGENERAL EXPLANATION: There are a wide range of alphabet books from the most bacis that show the letter and objects beginning with the letter to very sophisticated books that tell a story using the alphabet format.SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = So Many Bunnies by Rick WaltonConclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES=
Different types of genre books such as
are Picture Storybooks, Rhyming Books and Alphabet Books
are associated with different amounts and types of language and each will encourage a different dialog or conversation with children.
Write your opinion=
Parents should try to include a variety of books in their read aloud experience