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The Classification

and Division Essay

First, setting up our next PDSA

• Watch the clip.• Imagine you will be writing a paper

identifying three different types laughter.

Jot down any notes/key bits of info that

Jot down any notes/key bits of info that might help you.

*if you are making this up, here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SKJN_ P2QmY

Start at 2:

So, what type of essay is this?

• To classify is to gather into categories,

segments, methods, types, or kindsaccording to a single basic principle of division.division.

• Classification is a common activity that is

especially helpful in organizing large groupsof ideas into smaller, recognizable divisionsthat can be given distinct names or titles andthen described in detail.

A few examples...

Members of a Bad Football Team:•Hopeless Bums •

Hopeless Mediocrities

Hopeless Mediocrities •Hopeless Physical Wrecks

Household Chores:•Chores I Can Put Off For a Week•Chores I Can Put Off for a Month•Chores I Can Put Off Forever

Your Chance!

Hints for Writing a Successful

Classification Paper

• Select a limited or restricted subject.• Choose a principle or basis for making the

classification.

Divide the subject into three or four distinct

Divide the subject into three or four distinct groups – we will stick with three!

• Arrange these groups in some kind of order.• Develop the classes as equally and

completely as possible.

Your Thesis

• Order is important! You must name your

restricted subject as well as your threecategories.

Think about your comment, why is it

Think about your comment, why is it important we know these divisions?

• How you organize your thesis dictates

the order of your body paragraphs! Becareful as you craft that thesis!

How To Organize Your Body Paragraphs

You need to follow the same pattern for

each of the body paragraphs!

Topic Sentence – creatively

name

the

classification/category

Provide a

definition

for the classification/category.

Provide a

definition

for the classification/category.

Provide

detailed description

of this category. You

need at least two distinct examples in your paragraph. Itis important that you use oodles of description!!!!!!! Bringthis category to life!

Note: Here is your chance to embed

scintillating description!

But wait, this is a GROUP

paper!

Group size: 2 or 3 3 people would be3 people would be the ideal number!

Group Roles

Synthesizer

: You will take all the

writings and put them into a fluid piece (which means adding transitions and(which means adding transitions and balancing voice).

You are the person

who cements the cinderblocks.

This is

key because if voice and idea do not gotogether, the paper will be choppy and afailure.

Oh, and pick the perfect title.

Group Roles

Director

You will give direction unto

what needs to be researched, whichwhat needs to be researched, which parts of the paper will be written…youare the micro-manager! You will also dothe final editing. Lastly, make deadlines.

Individual Roles

Each write his or her own sections •

Each perform his or her roles

Each perform his or her roles

Submit 200-250 word reflection – this will be submitted with thepaper! •

Each will submit the paper to turnitin!

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Introduction toClassification

Group Classification

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Vocab Quiz –Lessons 1-

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Classification Group

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Classification Group

Planning Time

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A word is not the same with one writer as with another.A word is not the same with one writer as with another.A word is not the same with one writer as with another.A word is not the same with one writer as with another. One tears it from his guts.

One tears it from his guts.One tears it from his guts.One tears it from his guts. The other pulls it out of his overcoat poc

The other pulls it out of his overcoat pocThe other pulls it out of his overcoat pocThe other pulls it out of his overcoat pocket.

ket.ket.ket. ~Charles Peguy

~Charles Peguy~Charles Peguy~Charles Peguy

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Intro to Persuasion Classification EssayDue! *Final Draft inhard copy in class & to turnitin by 11:59pm

Apples to Apples &Ethos, Pathos, and

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Vocab QuizLessons 1-

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November 22nd

Classification Essay

Analysis

Classification Essay

Rough Draft Due (1 Copy for each person)

Classification Writing

Mentor Article Due

Classification Writing

Mentor Analysis

The Portfolio Details

On Monday, November 25

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you

will need to turn in:

Individual Final Draft (I will randomly choose one paper to grade – so becertain all are exactly alike!)

Rough Draft showing your

Rough Draft showing your personal and group edits.

Each member will individuallysubmit to turnitin!