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TWO
Classification
& Partition
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Overview:
1.
Definition of the word classification.
2.
Basis of classification.
3.
Definition of the word partition.
4.
Classification and partition sentences.
5.
Examples of classification sentence outline.
6.
Examples of partition sentence outline.
7.
Six guidelines for writing a classification-based or partition-based paragraph.
8.
Single paragraph.
9.
Multi-paragraph (composition).
10. The language of Classification: Useful Sentence Patterns.
11. Group task: write a classification-based sentence.
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1.
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
Land
Air
News
Sea
Local
About
Hail
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National
About
K.S.A
International
The rest of
the world
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2. 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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3. 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
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Keyboard
Mouse
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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Six guidelines for writing a classificationbased or partition-based paragraph
1. Choose a basis of classification or partition that is consistent with
your audience and purpose.
2. Use only one basis of classification or partition at a time.
3. Avoid overlap.
Formal
Clothes
Summer
Clothes
Casual
Clothes
Formal
Clothes
Semiformal
Clothes
Casual
Clothes
4. Be inclusive – do not omit a category.
5. Arrange the categories in a logical order (Ex: chronological, spatial,
importance, etc…)
6. Use graphics to complement the text (optional)
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8. 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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9. 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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9. Multi-paragraph
Beginning
Introductory paragraph
1. Background
2. 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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10.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
There are three
four
several
kinds
types
classes
parts
of _____________
There are three kinds of energy: nuclear, hydraulic, and solar
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10.The language of classification: useful
sentence patterns
We can
divide
classify
group
categorize
(…… ) into
three parts:
two groups:
three types: _________
kinds:
categories:
News articles can be divided into three categories: local, national,
and international.
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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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