How to write an Outline for the Classification

Essay

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.

The basic outline should include:A. 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.

B. Body paragraph (1): 1st CATEGORY◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category.◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

C. Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

D. Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

E. Conclusion◦ SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES◦ Write your opinion

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

Hobbies

Outdoor Hobbies for MenA. 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 …

B. 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

C. Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY= Travelling◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

D. Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY= Outdoor Sports/Activities◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = play golf, basketball, perfect your tennis skills…etc

E. Conclusion◦ SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES◦ Write your opinion

A. 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 Making

B. Reading

◦ TOPIC SENTENCE :The first category is reading .It is acquisition of a language, developing communication skills, and refining your language

◦ GENERAL 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

C. Cooking

◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category

◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.

◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= baking, decorating a certain dish, topping or garnishing…etc

D. Jewelry Making

◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category

◦ GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.

◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = stones, shells, clay, and so on, into attractive neck pieces, earnings, bracelets, etc

E. Conclusion

◦ SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES

◦ Write your opinion

Top Three Hobbies for Girls

Class Activity 1

Writ a classification essay about :

“Types of Books”Also, write your OUTLINE

A. 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

B. Picture Storybooks

◦ TOPIC SENTENCE :The first type of books is the picture books which text and illustrations tell the story in picture story books

◦ GENERAL 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 Bunting

C. Rhyming Books

◦ TOPIC 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 words

◦ SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah

D. Alphabet Books

◦ TOPIC SENTENCE : The third category is Alphabet or ABC books are used to help children recognize letters and realize that letters are used in language

◦ GENERAL 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 Walton

E. Conclusion

◦ 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