Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1 Ch. 11 – Classification

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Break the following topic down into at least six different categories or classifications. Activity Team Sports Example: Baseball

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Break the following topic down into at least six different categories or classifications. Activity Team Sports Example: Baseball Football Soccer Hockey Basketball Cheerleading

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek 1.Understand classification. 2.Learn reading strategies. 3.Read and react to a professional paragraph. 4.Read and react to a professional classification. 5.Practice reading skills. 6.Plan a classification paragraph. 7.Write the first draft. 8.Revise the writing. 9.Edit the writing. Learning Outcomes for the Chapter

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Classification – breaking a topic down into manageable categories or parts and then examining the parts separately Classifying, sorting, and arranging can be applied to many subjects For example: Types of fast food: hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, pizza, and gyros Understanding Classification

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek There are three basic questions to answer when reading a classification paragraph: 1. How does the writer break down the topic into categories? 2. How does the writer describe each category? 3. Are the categories equal? Learning Reading Strategies

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for reading and reacting to a professional classification: 1.Identify the topic of the text 2.Locate each of the supporting categories 3.Think about the author’s purpose—to inform, to persuade, or to entertain. Consider annotating the text as you read. Reading and Reacting to a Professional Classification

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for planning a classification paragraph: 1.Narrow down a topic 2.Research your topic 3.Create your topic sentences For example:  Sleeping disorders (topic) + four basic types of sleeping disorders (categories) = Experts identify four basic types of sleeping disorders. (topic sentence) Planning a Classification Paragraph

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for writing a first draft: To make your beginning clear, make sure that your topic sentence identifies your topic and introduces your categories. To help your readers follow your classification, decide on an effective and consistent (similar) way to introduce each category. Also decide on a logical arrangement of the categories. To make sure that your writing has balance, provide an equal number of details for each category. To emphasize your purpose, use language that reflects your goal—to inform, to entertain, and so on. Writing the First Draft

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek When writing classifications, use transitions help you identify each type or category and rank them. Common transitional phrases for classification writing: One type A second A third The last The simplest A more complex The most common Revising the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Basic Subject-Verb Agreement A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb: One percussion instrument is the drums. Two percussion instruments are drums and cymbals In order to identify the actual subject, disregard any words that come between the subject and verb, such as words in a prepositional phrase: One of the types of instruments is percussion. (The words types and instruments are not subjects; both are objects of the prepositions.) Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Agreement with Compound Subjects A compound subject is made of two or more subjects joined by and or or. When the subjects are joined by and, they are plural and require a plural verb: A baritone and a trombone play the same range. When the subjects are joined by or, the verb must match the number of the last subject: Either the woodwinds or the trumpet plays the main theme. (singular subject) Either the trumpet or the woodwinds play the main theme. (plural subject) Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Editing checklist: Words 1. Have I used specific nouns and verbs? 2. Have I used more action verbs than “be” verbs? Sentences 3. Have I combined short choppy sentences? 4. Have I avoided shifts in sentences? 5. Have I avoided fragments and run-ons? Conventions 6. Do I use correct verb forms (he saw, not he seen)? 7. Do my subjects and verbs agree (she speaks, not she speak)? 8. Have I used the right words (their, there, they’re)? 9. Have I capitalized first words and proper nouns and adjectives? 10. Have I used commas after long introductory word groups? 11. Have I punctuated dialogue correctly? 12. Have I carefully checked my spelling? Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Break the following category down into at least three subcategories. In other words, what are three types of baseball? Activity Team Sports Baseball

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Break the following category down into at least three subcategories. In other words, what are three types of baseball? Activity Team Sports Baseball Little League Baseball Softball Professional Baseball

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