Classification & division Susan Ely English 0960

Expository Writing Expository writing is writing that … EXPOSES Classification Division Process Definition Cause/Effect Compare/Contrast EXPOSES

Division Takes something singular and shows its parts

Classification Takes something plural and shows the types or categories Italian Latino-inspired Restaurants French Asian

Characteristics Uses an ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE-- the basis on which you are classifying or dividing Applies useful categories or parts Fully explains each category or part Gives examples Makes a point: tells the reader the value of your analysis