Objectives fi nding a • basis for classifi cation

 
 
4.
Write at least one or two sentences about each category.
a. 
b. 
EXERCISE 
4
3. 
Write your topic sentence. Use one of the terms (such as 
group
or 
type)
that 
signal a classifi cation.
4. 
Write at least one or two sentences for each group, remembering that each 
group should be given approximately equal space and importance.
5. 
Write a concluding statement. If you have not already indicated a useful 
purpose for the classifi cation, do so in the conclusion.
6. 
On a separate piece of paper or on the computer, copy your sentences into 
standard paragraph form. Before printing, read the paragraph again to 
check for any changes that may be needed.
7. 
Do a fi nal reading once you have printed the paragraph to check for any 
errors or omissions.
PART 4
CREATING EFFECTIVE PARAGRAPHS
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c. 
d. 
5.
Write a concluding sentence. Suggest a useful purpose for the classifi cation.
 
 
 
6.
On a separate piece of paper or on the computer, copy your sentences into 
standard paragraph form.
7.
Do a fi nal reading to check for errors and omissions.
CHAPTER 25
DEVELOPING PARAGRAPHS: CLASSIFICATION 
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STUDYING MODEL PARAGRAPHS 
TO CREATE CLASSIFICATION 
PARAGRAPHS
ASSIGNMENT 1: CLASSIFYING 
EVERYDAY ITEMS
Write a paragraph that classifi es items we use every 
day. The following paragraph classifi es types of 
automobiles now being developed.