Classification Writing

A lecture about Classification writing, for use with a concept wheel.

1. Classification Writing Steps Chap 4

2. Concept Wheel Classification Writing

3. Definition Classification Writing-- writing that breaks a large subject into smaller groups (called categories) Categories help writers and readers understand the larger subject

4. Important Features Categories should belong together, but should not overlap be on the same level—they should match. Three-four categories per paragraph Each category is distinguished clearly from the others—the writer explains what is unique about each

5. Important Features Emphatic order– a method of organization that places ideas in their order of importance Use these transitions to add information to your classification: Least important Second important Most important Second important Least important Most important Also And Besides First (second, third) Furthermore In addition Like-wise Moreover Too

6. Examples Biological taxonomy —grouping plants and animals into species, genus, and family to understand them Book/movie genres —grouping books/movies according to content

7. Relationship to Other Concepts Academic Research How can I group my sources so I can find what I need? Critical Reading What ideas in an essay/story seem to go together? What point is the author making by grouping these ideas?

8. Summary In two-three sentences, briefly describe what classification writing is.