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Overview:

1. Definition of the word classification.

2. Basis of classification.

3. Definition of the word partition.

4. Classification and partition sentences.

5. Examples of classification sentence outline.

6. Examples of partition sentence outline.

7. Six guidelines for writing a classification-based or partition-based paragraph.

8. Single paragraph.

9. Multi-paragraph (composition).

10. The language of Classification: Useful Sentence Patterns.

11. Group task: write a classification-based sentence.

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1. Definition of the word classification

• Classification is the process of assigning items to categories.• Classification is to divide a number of items into a smaller

number of groups. • Examples:

Transportation

SeaAirLand

News

InternationalNationalLocal

About Hail

About K.S.A

The rest of the world

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2. Basis of classification

• When you classify, you divide the members of a group into

categories. But on what basis do you assign members to

categories?

• When you classify, you need a basis for your

classification. For example in chapter two pre-reading

article about planets, we saw how the writer classified the

nine planets into two categories based on the distance

from the sun: inner and outer planets.

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3. Definition of the word partition

• Partition is the process of breaking a unit into its components.• Partition is to take one item and divide it into a number of

parts.• Example:

A computer

KeyboardMonitorCPU Mouse

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4. Classification and partition sentences

• Classification and Partition sentences require at least two elements: the subject to be classified or partitioned and the items which consist of subclasses in classification or partition, the steps in process, and the basis of classification. These subclasses or parts need at least three essential qualities, they should be:

• Complete• Grammatically parallel • Logical

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5. Examples of classification sentence outline

• Natural resources– Renewable resources

– Examples: wood, water

– Nonrenewable resources– Examples: oil, coal  

• Natural resources can be classified into two basic types: renewable resources such as wood and water, and nonrenewable resources like oil and coal.

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6. Example of partition sentence outline

• Functions of the skin– Protection

– Against germs

– Temperature regulation– Through pores

• The skin has two essential functions. First, it protects the body against germs. Second, it regulates temperature through the pores in the skin.

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7. Six guidelines for writing a classification-based or partition-based paragraph

1. Choose a basis of classification or partition that is consistent with your audience and purpose.

2. Use only one basis of classification or partition at a time.

3. Avoid overlap.

4. Be inclusive – do not omit a category.

5. Arrange the categories in a logical order (Ex: chronological, spatial, importance, etc…)

6. Use graphics to complement the text (optional)

Formal Clothes

SemiformalClothes

Casual Clothes

Formal Clothes

Summer Clothes

Casual Clothes

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8. Single paragraph

• A single paragraph based on classification or partition starts with a good topic sentence. The other sentences in the body of the paragraph deal with the subclasses or parts using a variety of expository patterns such as description, definition, and exemplification followed (sometimes) by a concluding sentence. 

Beginning: The topic sentence

The body: Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…

Ending: The concluding sentence

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9. Multi-paragraph

• In a multi-paragraph composition, it is common to begin with an

introductory paragraph usually referred to as introduction,

whereas in a single paragraph, the introduction is briefly stated

in a topic sentence. The multi-paragraph introduction gives

more information (background Information) about the topic

and then turns to the specific purpose of the composition

(thesis statement). The introduction is followed by two or more

paragraphs called the body and ends with a conclusion. Here is

an example of a multi-paragraph composition:

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9. Multi-paragraphBeginning

Introductory paragraph1. Background2. Thesis statement

Body/ paragraph 1Topic sentence

Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…

Body/ paragraph 2Topic sentence

Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…

EndingConclusion

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10.The language of classification: useful sentence patterns

• The following sentences are useful in writing topic sentences and thesis statements for classification or partition paragraphs and compositions:

two kinds

There are three types of _____________

four classes

several parts

There are three kinds of energy: nuclear, hydraulic, and solar

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10.The language of classification: useful sentence patterns

divide three parts:

We can classify (…… ) into two groups:

group three types: _________

categorize kinds:

categories:

News articles can be divided into three categories: local, national, and international.

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Group Task: Write a classification sentence Topic: Restaurants in my citySentence of classification: the restaurants in my city can be divided

into three groups: fast-food restaurants, family-style restaurants, and gourmet restaurants.

Topic: Courses I have takenSentence of classification:_____________________________________Topic: Friends I have Sentence of classification: _____________________________________Topic: Car driversSentence of classification:_____________________________________