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=How to Write One Well-Developed Classification Paragraph = By Danielle Crandall

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Learning to classify can help you understand the components of larger topics.

A classification paragraph involves taking a broad main topic and dividing it into individual categories that can all still be described by the original primary subject term. By learning how to write a well-developed classification paragraph, you can add variation to your writing and discover how to properly break down a large idea into smaller ones that can then be compared, contrasted and described in in-depth detail.

Determine Topic
Before you write a classification paragraph, you need to choose a topic to discuss. The main topic is intended to be a large and generic one that can be broken into categories, such as desserts. After choosing your topic, you then need to decide which angle you will approach when breaking down that topic. For desserts, you might want to focus on types of baked goods. After deciding on your angle, you need to choose three categories that relate to your topic and the angle that you chose, such as cake, cookies and pie for types of baked goods that fall under the broad topic of desserts.

Topic Sentence
To begin your classification paragraph, you need to develop a topic sentence for the first line of your paragraph. The topic sentence should mention the broad topic that encompasses the entire paragraph and then lead into the categories that you are using to break down that topic and that will be discussed in your writing. The first sentence should be clear and straightforward and the topic, and the categories that it is being divided into in your paragraph, should be easily identifiable.

Body Sentences
When writing the body of your paragraph, you should use an equal amount of writing, ideally two sentences each, to discuss each of the categories. For each category, you should focus on describing the subject and how relates to the broader topic with specific details. For example, when writing about the topic of baked good desserts, you might want to describe what each dessert happens to be and/or why each item makes an ideal dessert. While specific details should be used when discussing each category, the writing should be simple and clear for your readers to understand and follow. Another aspect of a well-developed classification paragraph, is how well you transition from one category to the next and how logical the transition from one category to the next happens to be. The use of transitional words, such as also or however, can help the sentences in your paragraph flow more seamlessly into one another.

Conclusion Sentence
After each category has been described, you need to summarize your classification paragraph with one concluding sentence. Like the topic sentence, the conclusion should be straightforward and mention both the broad topic and the way in which it has been divided in your paragraph. For example, with the topic of desserts, you might mention that many desserts tend to fall into the categories that you have discussed and that is why you divided the topic in the way that you did. Essentially, the concluding sentence should tie the whole paragraph together.

Review Paragraph
After your classification paragraph has been written, you or someone else should proofread and review your paragraph to make sure that it is well-written, well-developed and flows as well as possible. By reading your paragraph out loud, you will better notice when the sentences do not lead into one another smoothly in terms of their phrasing and ideas. The addition of well-placed transitional words will help you contradict, qualify or show relationships between your sentences, while also allowing them to blend into one another better during the reading process. When reviewing your classification paragraph, you should also make sure that each sentence makes sense when read alone and, when combined, as a whole idea and paragraph. A consistent tone, solid point-of-view and cohesive ideas will also improve the quality of your classification paragraph.

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