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: 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. Body paragraph (1): 1st CATEGORY TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category. GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category Conclusion SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES Write your opinion

We have to determine the purpose of our classification essay We have to determine the purpose of our classification essay. For example, Outdoor Hobbies for Men Cool Hobbies for Teenagers Top four Hobbies for Girls Popular Hobbies for Woman Hobbies

Outdoor Hobbies for Men 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 … 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 Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY= Travelling TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category SPECIFIC EXAMPLES Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY= Outdoor Sports/Activities TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = play golf, basketball, perfect your tennis skills…etc Conclusion SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES Write your opinion

Top Three Hobbies for Girls 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 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 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 Jewelry Making TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = stones, shells, clay, and so on, into attractive neck pieces, earnings, bracelets, etc 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

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 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 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 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 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