1. How to write an Outline for the Classification Essay

2. Writing a classification essay can be made easier when you have a clear outline because once you have that you can easily just add sentences and build from that.

3. The basic outline should include:
Introduction
Background information
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and do not forget to add a sentence stating the purpose of your principle of classification.
Body paragraph (1): 1st CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category.
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category
Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES
Write your opinion

4. We have to determine the purpose of our classification essay
We have to determine the purpose of our classification essay. For example,
Outdoor Hobbies for Men
Cool Hobbies for Teenagers
Top four Hobbies for Girls
Popular Hobbies for Woman
Hobbies

5. Outdoor Hobbies for Men
Introduction
Background information
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and do not forget to add a sentence stating the purpose of your principle of classification. = There are several different types of outdoor hobbies to help you narrow down what you are interested in doing with your spare time . Check out these three types of hobbies which are …
Body paragraph (1): 1st CATEGORY= Nature Photography
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 1st category.
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Black and white outdoor photography
Body paragraph (2): 2nd CATEGORY= Travelling
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
Body paragraph (3) 3rd CATEGORY= Outdoor Sports/Activities
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = play golf, basketball, perfect your tennis skills…etc
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES
Write your opinion

6. Top Three Hobbies for Girls
Introduction
Sentences that raise the reader's interest
TOPIC sentence, and do not forget to add a sentence stating the purpose of your principle of classification. = There are several different types of hobbies to help you narrow down what you are interested in doing with your spare time . Check out these three types of hobbies which are reading, cooking and Jewelry Making
Reading
TOPIC SENTENCE :The first category is reading .It is acquisition of a language, developing communication skills, and refining your language
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Reading is something that relaxes you after a long hectic day. Developing this as a hobby will never make you feel lonely; as you will always have a good companion in a "book“.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= poetry , novel, magazine …etc
Cooking
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 2nd category
GENERAL EXPLANATION: Describe the characteristics of the category.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= baking, decorating a certain dish, topping or garnishing…etc
Jewelry Making
TOPIC SENTENCE : Name your 3rd category
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = stones, shells, clay, and so on, into attractive neck pieces, earnings, bracelets, etc
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES
Write your opinion
Top Three Hobbies for Girls

7. Class Activity 1
Writ a classification essay about : “Types of Books” Also, write your OUTLINE

8. Introduction
Reading stories with children introduces them to the complex nature of language and helps them in acquiring important language skills.
TOPIC sentence= Following is a brief discussion of various genre and types of books that should be offered to young children which are Picture Storybooks, Rhyming Books and Alphabet Books
Picture Storybooks
TOPIC SENTENCE :The first type of books is the picture books which text and illustrations tell the story in picture story books
GENERAL EXPLANATION: This type of book is especially appropriate for young children because the colorful and clear illustrations and artwork support a simple story line.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
Rhyming Books
TOPIC SENTENCE : the second type of books is the Rhyming storybooks which are a great choice for young children.
GENERAL EXPLANATION: They benefit from hearing rhyming language and repetitive sounds.  Hearing stories that contain rhymes prepare children for reading by helping them focus on the sounds in words
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES= Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah
Alphabet Books
TOPIC SENTENCE : The third category is Alphabet or ABC books are used to help children recognize letters and realize that letters are used in language
GENERAL EXPLANATION: There are a wide range of alphabet books from the most bacis that show the letter and objects beginning with the letter to very sophisticated books that tell a story using the alphabet format.
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES = So Many Bunnies by Rick Walton
Conclusion
SUMMARY OF CATEGORIES= Different types of genre books such as are Picture Storybooks, Rhyming Books and Alphabet Books are associated with different amounts and types of language and each will encourage a different dialog or conversation with children.
Write your opinion= Parents should try to include a variety of books in their read aloud experience