• can be divided into Energy resources can be divided into two types.
• is a type of Coal is a type of non-renewable resource.
• falls under(归入….类） Coal falls under the category of non-renewable resources.
2) mini-van（旅行车） 3) sedan （小轿车）
Practice for you • Neighbors
There are three types of neighbors according to their personalities: those who are always ready to help others, those who are indifferent to others, and those who are potential trouble— makers for others.
• 7. Does the conclusion offer a new insight or perspective on the topic?
Common Classification expressions
• is a kind of Coal is a kind of non-renewable resource.
• After you have that you can write your topic sentence. Remember a topic sentence is stating everything you are going to be talking about. Like "As a student our lives revolve around our teachers. From kindergarten to college, we come across five types of teachers."
• Then you want to write out your categories into logical order or least important to most important. Start with one category and explain it. Like "The second category is the funny teacher. This type of teacher brings a different environment to the classroom. They want their students to enjoy learning. They are smart and bring humor to their classrooms. "
• Finally, when you are done writing you paragraph edit it, read it over and over, and then have your friends read it, because something you think is right might not be.
• belongs to Coal belongs to the category of non-renewable resources.
• is a part of Coal is a part of the category of non-renewable resources.
• fits into Coal fits into the category of non-renewable resources.
Writer’s checklist
• 1. Do you have a manageable number of categories or parts?
• 2. Do you use one principle of classification consistently throughout the paragraph?
• 3. There are … classes/ kinds/ methods/ types/ divisions// categories/ aspects/ qualities of ….
• 4. According to (whether)…/ On the basis of… / Depending on…
• is grouped with Coal is grouped with non-renewable resources.
• 1. … can/ may/ might be divided/ classified/ categorized/ grouped/ put into …
• 2. We can/ may/ might divide/ classify/ categorize/ group/ put … into …
• A friend is person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. Ws, good friends, and just friends.
To help you understand:
• Topic = Cars • Principle of Classification = body type • Categories = 1) sports car;
• Then you want to write your concluding statement that re-states the main idea. "These are the five types of teacher student's encounter on their journey as a student."
• First, you want to find a topic you know a lot about. Like Types of teachers.
• Then you want to write a list of the different types of teachers and good examples and definitions. Like friendly, mean, funny (etc..) You don't have to have a lot cause than your paragraph will be as long as an essay.
How to write classification paragraph
Thesis Statement
• The thesis statement usually includes the topic and how it is classified. Sometimes the categories are named. (topic)...(how classified)...(category) (category) (category)
• 5. Does your paragraph fully explain each category? (Your classification paragraph shouldn’t read like a list.)
• 6. Does the topic sentence explain your principle of classification?
Unit 8 Classification
What is classification?
• To classify is to sort things into categories according to their characteristics.
Developing a division or classification essay
• 5. X is typical of Y. • A good example of X is … • One example of X is …
• Make sure all the categories follow a single organizing principle. The organizing principle is how you sort the groups. Do not allow a different principle to pop up unexpectedly.
• Shoppers
Shoppers can be classified into three groups according to their purposes: for goods, for information, and for fun.
• Marriages
Marriages can be classified into three kinds according to people’s purpose: for love, for money, and for convenience.
Remember
• .Support equally each category with examples. In general, you should write the same quantity, i.e., give the same number of examples, for each category. The most important category, usually reserved for last, might require more elaboration.