1. Classification & division
Susan Ely English 0960

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

3. Division
Takes something singular and shows
its parts

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

5. 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