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The document provides guidance on how to write a classification essay. It defines a classification essay as a type of expository writing where the writer organizes or groups topics into categories. It then outlines the main components of a classification essay, including defining the classes or categories, categorizing topics according to a single organizing principle, and providing examples for each group. The document also provides examples of classification topics, transition words for essays, and an outline template for the essay structure.

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Classification PPT 1

The document provides guidance on how to write a classification essay. It defines a classification essay as a type of expository writing where the writer organizes or groups topics into categories. It then outlines the main components of a classification essay, including defining the classes or categories, categorizing topics according to a single organizing principle, and providing examples for each group. The document also provides examples of classification topics, transition words for essays, and an outline template for the essay structure.

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The Classification Essay

FOUN1001: English for Academic Purposes


How to Write a Classification Essay? Definition

“What is a classification essay?” This type of expository method encourages a


writer to organize or group people, objects, or events into a number of categories.
The main goals of such paper are:
 Categorizing chosen topics;
 Ensuring a single organizing approach is followed everywhere;
 Providing examples that fall into every cluster.
 Things are grouped according to their related specifications. The basic idea is
to clarify the ordinary principle of categorization; a type of evaluation method
to be used in the paper for grouping topics. The categories must be exhaustive
(including or considering all possibilities; fully comprehensive).
How to write a classification essay?

A 5-paragraph paper of this type will include:



Definition of the classes/clusters. A writer should not leave out an important class. Example:
A writer mentions roti, pelau, fish broth when speaking about traditional Trinidad cuisine, but
excludes doubles. The paper will be incomplete as doubles is the most popular Trinidad dish.
It is better to avoid topics with many categories: the text would be too long.

Categorize by one chosen approach. Check whether the classes you came up with fit into
the same structuring principle (principle of classification). That is the way a writer creates
the categories. Avoid senseless categories. Example: if the topic is “children-oriented games,”
there is no need to develop one more group such as “violent teen games.”

Provide examples for every group. Share the equal numbers of examples to make a reader
better understand the main point; the way you classified the things.
Classification topics

 YouTube videos
 Reasons to not get married
 Parenting styles
 Most annoying songs
 Dancing styles
 Vehicular accidents
 Types of tourist accommodation in the Caribbean
 Methods of teaching discipline to children
 Portable electronic devices
 Sport Cars
 Most Popular TV Shows in America
Transitional Words and Phrases used in
Classification Essays

Transition words help to save the logical flow of thoughts in academic papers of any type. What are some good transition
words for classification essay? Keep in mind these common phrases:
 Class, classes, classed, classify
 Classification
 Category, categories
 Categorize, categorizes, categorized
 Grouped
 Organize(d)
 Sort(ed)

 WEAKER TERMS: Type(s), Kind(s)


 Apply these transitions each time you arrange things into meaningful groups, apply a single arrangement approach and
provide examples of things that relate to every class.
Classification Essay Outline Template

Some students hate writing outlines. It is impossible not to lose the main point and
logical flow of ideas without having a writing plan. It will keep a student on track!
Experts recommend choosing a 5-paragraph structure while working on this type
of paper. It means a writer must decide on 3 different categories and stick to the
offered outline:
 Introduction  & thesis statement
 Body paragraph number 1/Category number 1
 Body paragraph number 2/Category number 2
 Body paragraph number 3/Category number 3
 Conclusion
 References or Works Cited (a separate A4 page at the end), and an Annotated
Bibliography
Classification Essay Example: Introduction and Thesis Statement

This is an example of the introduction (detailed structure). Feel free to use as


template.
 The cinematography is a very significant type of leisure activity in the United
States culture. The multicultural essence of the United States has influenced
this kind of entertainment throughout American history; there is something for
each class of the society. The plethora of movies are sorted according to
established and well-known genres. The three (3) main categories of the
American cinematography today are comedies, action films, and science
fiction.
Classification Essay Example: Topic to sentence
outline

Sub-Topics Topic Sentences

Comedy Comedy is one category of American cinematography.

Action movies American cinematography is also classified as Action movies.

Science fiction Another class of American cinematography is science fiction.


Organizing using the Principle of Classification

Introduction  
Comedy Romantic comedies
“Black” comedies
Teen comedies
Action Thrillers
movies Adventurers
Spy fictions
Science Fantasies
fiction Anti-utopias
Fan fiction
Conclusion  
Classification paragraphs

 NB: Classification paragraphs start with a topic sentence (T). The group is explained (E).
Examples of members of the group are essential to classification. (E). Without members, there is
no group. There should be at least three members of each group. Evidence follows (E). Each of
the three members can be further explained (E). Then the paragraph can be summarised or the
significance of the group to the whole TOPIC can be articulated (S).
Classification Body Paragraph
 Comedy is one category of the American cinematography. A comedy is a kind of movie with a light, humorous tone and a
happy or cheerful ending and in which the central theme is the triumph over adverse circumstances (James 212). Comedies
can be sorted into Romantic comedy, “Black” comedy and Teen comedy. Romantic comedies are the feel-good types that
tug at the heart strings while tickling the funny bone and usually ends with the couple in eternal bliss. Legally Blonde, The
Holiday, and Crazy Rich Asians are classified as romantic comedies. According to (Time 20), movies of this kind sell the
hope that there is someone for everyone despite physical appearance, education level and economic status. As another
member in this category, “Black” comedy looks at the funny side of things that are usually considered to be very serious;
death and illness. The Cable Guy, Pulp Fiction and The Grand Budapest Hotel are examples of “black” comedy. Black
comedies provide the coping mechanisms to treat with serious and tragic life experiences. A recent study revealed that
persons who enjoy these types of movies were highly rational and less aggressive (Doward 217). Also in this category is
Teen comedy which is targeted at teenagers and young adults and in which the plot is based upon the interests of teenagers;
coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst or alienation. Some adults may enjoy teen comedies
for nostalgic purposes. These types of movies typically portray high school or first-year college-aged individuals who get
into all kinds of situations. In this genre, serious matters are presented in a stereotyped or trivialized way. The Princess
Diaries, Mean Girls and Easy A can be classified as Teen comedies. Teen comedies are the key to understanding puberty
for a lot of people (Womack 202). Each class of comedic movie is not only integral to the American cinematography
landscape, but also to the American society.
Important

 Ensure that your thesis statement and topic sentences contain Topic, Language, Point (TLP)
 Your introduction should capture the attention of your reader.
 Your thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introduction.
 Use TEEES to develop your paragraph
 Do not make any recommendation or add any new information in your conclusion.
 Stay in the language of Classification.

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