Reading & Writing: Classification and Division

This refers to putting ideas into different categories.

• Division

• Classification

• Exemplification

• Classification and Division

This pattern organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and standard.

• Classification and Division

• Exemplification

• Division

• Exemplification

Breaking down big projects into several smaller parts.

• Exemplification

• Classification and Division

• Classification

• Division

Which isn’t a signal word for a classification and division pattern?

• Another

• The next part

• In Particular

• Classified as

This part of a classification and division essay identifies categories and renders parts in different paragraphs.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

We must discuss all parts of making a classification and division essay.

• True

• False

Find the common denominator among ideas that are different.

• True

• False

It is okay to overlap ideas in using a classification and division pattern.

• True

• False

Generalize specific ideas using a classification and division pattern.

• True

• False

What are the signal words in the paragraph? Earthquakes can be classified into three main types based on plate movement. The first type is known as convergent boundary. The second type of earthquake is called the divergent boundary. The last type is called the conservative plate boundary or transform fault.

• Classified into, the first type, the second type, the last type

• Convergent boundary, divergent boundary, and transform fault

• Are, is known as, is called, or