1. Classification Essay Due Monday, January 24

2. Why classify? + To organize + To organize + To have clarity + To have clarity + To avoid chaos + To avoid chaos + To identify + To identify - To stereotype - To stereotype

3. Criteria Choose (minimum) three groups to classify Choose (minimum) three groups to classify Introduction includes topic, group names, writer’s qualifications, and purpose for classifying Introduction includes topic, group names, writer’s qualifications, and purpose for classifying Body designates at least one paragraph per group and provides key points for signifying that group Body designates at least one paragraph per group and provides key points for signifying that group Closing is simplistic yet effective Closing is simplistic yet effective

4. Outline Introduction Introduction Topic Topic Group Names Group Names Writer Qualifications (How you are knowledgeable of topic) Writer Qualifications (How you are knowledgeable of topic) Purpose for Classifying Purpose for Classifying

5. Outline Body Body A. Group name in topic sentence A. Group name in topic sentence 1. detail 1. detail 2. detail 2. detail 3. detail 3. detail

6. Outline Body Body B. Group name in topic sentence B. Group name in topic sentence 1. detail 1. detail 2. detail 2. detail 3. detail 3. detail

7. Outline Body Body C. Group name in topic sentence C. Group name in topic sentence 1. detail 1. detail 2. detail 2. detail 3. detail 3. detail *Remember, this is the bare minimum. I expect you to exceed this requirement. *Remember, this is the bare minimum. I expect you to exceed this requirement.

8. Closing III. Closure III. Closure Wrap up is brief yet effective Wrap up is brief yet effective Summarize essay Summarize essay If needed, reinforce the reason for selecting your topic and classifying your groups. If needed, reinforce the reason for selecting your topic and classifying your groups.

9. Suggestions Select a topic with which you are familiar Select a topic with which you are familiar Avoid overlapping within your groups Avoid overlapping within your groups Ex. Types of Driver Ex. Types of Driver A. The “Sunday Driver” who takes their time A. The “Sunday Driver” who takes their time B. The “Grandma Driver” who never goes over 40 B. The “Grandma Driver” who never goes over 40 C. The “Bright Light Driver” who often speeds and attracts the sirens C. The “Bright Light Driver” who often speeds and attracts the sirens

10. Brainstorm What kinds of things can we classify? What kinds of things can we classify? People People Genres (types of rock music, types of comedies) Genres (types of rock music, types of comedies) Objects Objects Personalities Personalities