JOSHUA ABEL S. DE GUZMAN

How to Write a Classification

Essay?

Structure of an EssayIntroduction. Introduce the theme and

what will be discussed in the body of the essay.

Main paragraphs. Discuss each individual category mentioned in the introduction. List the categories from least important to most important to give the essay more internal structure.

Conclusion. Summarize the point made throughout the essay and state proof or disproof of the theme stated in the introduction.

1.Identify the categories where the objects will be placed.

2.Present a single unifying principle for all the categories.

3.Give examples.

Three major steps to consider:

This may help you to organize your thoughts and categories.

This is where your basic ideas of your essay should be about.

This may include:The overall topicThe subtopics to be addressedThe definitions of each topicsExamples of each topics

Essay Outline

1. Types of Animals1. Mammals

A. Lactating animals.a. Humans

2. ReptilesA. Laying Eggs.

a. Snake

3. AmphibiansA. Can live in water and land.

a. Frog

Example:

Ideas for a classification essays are limitless.

The classification essay format can be applied to any subject, leading to interesting comparisons and contrasts between different aspects of the topic being discussed. Topics for a classification essay are limited only by the imagination.

Getting Ideas

Process of Writing a Classification Essay

It should be simple and straightforward.

I aims to get the readers attention, and introduce the subject and the thesis statement.

The thesis statement introduces immediately the different categories of a bigger subject that will be discussed in the next paragraphs.

Writing an Introduction

It discusses each individual category mentioned in the introduction.

It should define, explain, and provide examples for each categories mentioned in the thesis statement.

It sometimes shows the similarities and/or differences of your subtopics.

Kind/type/group: these are the common transition words of classification essay.

Writing the Main Paragraphs

It shows the summarization of your essay.It states the proof or disproof or your

theme that is stated in the introduction.The conclusion restates the categories

showing their significance in the main subject.

In writing a conclusion, you will notice that the categories are now one drawing their unity and relevance in the subject.

Writing the Conclusion

THE LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST…

Revision does not mean "recopying" what you've already written. Revision means making changes to the content of the paper so that every word, sentence, and paragraph makes sense to the reader.

Three areas in particular to examine as you consider how to improve the content and style of your essay are as follows:

1. Clarity: Is the essay clearly and logically written?2. Unity: Do all the paragraphs relate to the central

idea?3. Coherence: Do the ideas flow smoothly?

Revising

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