For my English 21 class:
A Division-Classification Essay: "Favorite Family Get-togethers"
Write a 2- to 3-page division-classification essay on your three favorite family get-togethers.
Start with grabbing your readers' attention in your introduction, followed by your thesis statement and a plan of development.
An example of a thesis and plan of development: "While my family celebrate a variety of holidays and special occasions, my three favorite family get-togethers are birthday parties, Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Eve."
Your first supporting paragraph will be on birthday parties. Describe what usually happens that makes them so special
Your second supporting paragraph will be on Thanksgiving Day. Describe what usually happens that makes it so special.
Your third supportive paragraph will be on New Year's Eve. Describe what usually happens that makes it so special.
Your conclusion should restate your thesis statement and then focus on why you love these particular special events.
Your final draft must be typed and doubled spaced. On the upper left hand corner, you must type your name, English 21, Section 0225, and my name, "Mark Nishimura." It must also have a title, centered above the essay.
The first draft is due Thursday, March 7.
The final draft is due Tuesday, March 12.
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Notes on Division-Classification Essay:
When writing a division-classification essay, you are sorting numbers of things into categories and then breaking each of those things into parts.
Classifying: A process of taking many things and separating them into categories. For example, librarians will classify books into groups (fiction, travel, health, etc.) to make them easier to find, or a scientist will classify all living things into two main groups: animals and plants.
Dividing: A process of taking one thing and breaking it down into parts. For example, a mechanic will take apart a car to see how it works, or a music reviewer will analyze the elements of a band’s performance – the skills of the various players, rapport with the audience, the songs that are played, etc.
