1. English 101

2. Classification& Partition
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Classification& Partition
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3. Definition of the word classification. Basis of classification.
Overview:
Definition of the word classification.
Basis of classification.
Definition of the word partition.
Classification and partition sentences.
Examples of classification sentence outline.
Examples of partition sentence outline.
Six guidelines for writing a classification-based or partition-based paragraph.
Single paragraph.
Multi-paragraph (composition).
The language of Classification: Useful Sentence Patterns.
Group task: write a classification-based sentence.
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4. Definition of the word classification
Classification is the process of assigning items to categories.
Classification is to divide a number of items into a smaller number of groups.
Examples:
Transportation
News
Land
Air
Sea
Local
National
International
The rest of the world
About Hail
About K.S.A
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5. Basis of classification
When you classify, you divide the members of a group into categories. But on what basis do you assign members to categories?
When you classify, you need a basis for your classification. For example in chapter two pre-reading article about planets, we saw how the writer classified the nine planets into two categories based on the distance from the sun: inner and outer planets.
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6. Definition of the word partition
Partition is the process of breaking a unit into its components.
Partition is to take one item and divide it into a number of parts.
Example:
A computer
CPU
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
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7. Classification and partition sentences
Classification and Partition sentences require at least two elements: the subject to be classified or partitioned and the items which consist of subclasses in classification or partition, the steps in process, and the basis of classification. These subclasses or parts need at least three essential qualities, they should be:
Complete
Grammatically parallel
Logical
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8. Examples of classification sentence outline
Natural resources
Renewable resources
Examples: wood, water
Nonrenewable resources
Examples: oil, coal  
Natural resources can be classified into two basic types: renewable resources such as wood and water, and nonrenewable resources like oil and coal.
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9. Example of partition sentence outline
Functions of the skin
Protection
Against germs
Temperature regulation
Through pores
The skin has two essential functions. First, it protects the body against germs. Second, it regulates temperature through the pores in the skin.
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10. Six guidelines for writing a classification-based or partition-based paragraph
Choose a basis of classification or partition that is consistent with your audience and purpose.
Use only one basis of classification or partition at a time.
Avoid overlap.
Be inclusive – do not omit a category.
Arrange the categories in a logical order (Ex: chronological, spatial, importance, etc…)
Use graphics to complement the text (optional)
Formal Clothes
Semiformal
Clothes
Casual Clothes
Formal Clothes
Summer Clothes
Casual Clothes
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11. Single paragraph
A single paragraph based on classification or partition starts with a good topic sentence. The other sentences in the body of the paragraph deal with the subclasses or parts using a variety of expository patterns such as description, definition, and exemplification followed (sometimes) by a concluding sentence. 
Beginning: The topic sentence
The body: Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…
Ending: The concluding sentence
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12. Multi-paragraph
In a multi-paragraph composition, it is common to begin with an introductory paragraph usually referred to as introduction, whereas in a single paragraph, the introduction is briefly stated in a topic sentence. The multi-paragraph introduction gives more information (background Information) about the topic and then turns to the specific purpose of the composition (thesis statement). The introduction is followed by two or more paragraphs called the body and ends with a conclusion. Here is an example of a multi-paragraph composition:
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13. Introductory paragraph
Multi-paragraph
Beginning
Introductory paragraph
Background
Thesis statement
Body/ paragraph 1
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…
Body/ paragraph 2
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences using various expository patterns: description, examples, definition, etc…
Ending
Conclusion
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14. The language of classification: useful sentence patterns
The following sentences are useful in writing topic sentences and thesis statements for classification or partition paragraphs and compositions:
two kinds
There are three types of _____________
four classes
several parts
There are three kinds of energy: nuclear, hydraulic, and solar
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15. The language of classification: useful sentence patterns
divide three parts:
We can classify (…… ) into two groups:
group three types: _________
categorize kinds:
categories:
News articles can be divided into three categories: local, national, and international.
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16. Group Task: Write a classification sentence
Topic: Restaurants in my city
Sentence of classification: the restaurants in my city can be divided into three groups: fast-food restaurants, family-style restaurants, and gourmet restaurants.
Topic: Courses I have taken
Sentence of classification:_____________________________________
Topic: Friends I have
Sentence of classification: _____________________________________
Topic: Car drivers
Sentence of classification:_____________________________________
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