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This document discusses the classification-division text structure. It explains that classification-division involves sorting ideas into categories based on commonalities. There are several steps to using this structure when writing, such as deciding on a main topic, dividing it into subtopics, and providing details about each subtopic or further dividing them into categories. The proper format involves an introduction with a thesis statement and explanation of divisions, a body section covering each subtopic and category in order, and a conclusion that restates the thesis statement.

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Text Structure

This document discusses the classification-division text structure. It explains that classification-division involves sorting ideas into categories based on commonalities. There are several steps to using this structure when writing, such as deciding on a main topic, dividing it into subtopics, and providing details about each subtopic or further dividing them into categories. The proper format involves an introduction with a thesis statement and explanation of divisions, a body section covering each subtopic and category in order, and a conclusion that restates the thesis statement.

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Wright National High School

Paranas, Samar
Senior High School Department

Course : GRADE – 12 GENERAL ACADEMIC STRAND B


Term : First Semester, SY 2019 – 2020
Subject Description : English for Academic and Professional
Purposes
Professor : KAREEN G. LAURENTE
Topic : Uses knowledge of text structure to
glean information
Discussant : RICA B. BACARRA AND AMALIA CABAÑEZAS

USES KNOWLEDGE OF TEXT STRUCTURE TO GLEAN INFORMATION

Text structure refers to the way an author arranges


information in his writing. Text structure enables authors to
organize their thoughts as they write. It also helps the
reader in that it provides a structure in which information
can be found and understood while it's being read. There are
several different types of text structure, including:

 Chronological: discussing things in order


 Cause and effect: explaining a cause and its results
 Problem and solution: presenting a problem and offering
a solution
 Compare and contrast: discussing similarities and
differences
 Classification-division: sorting information into
topics and categories

For the purpose of this lesson, we will focus on the


classification-division text structure.

Classification-Division Definition

Classification-division text structure is an organizational


structure in which writers sort items or ideas into categories
according to commonalities. It allows the author to take an
overall idea and split it into parts for the purpose of
providing clarity and description. Sorting can take place on
many levels with topics, subtopics, categories,
subcategories, and so on.
For readers, a classification-division piece can be
identified by looking for use of certain words, such as:
first, finally, to begin, next, in addition, on the other
hand, for example, or then.

Process for Classification-Division

For writers, there are several steps to be followed in the


process of developing a written piece that follows a
classification-division text structure:
1. Decide on a main topic.
2. Divide the main topic into two or more subtopics.
3. For each subtopic, provide information and details to
clarify and explain, or divide each subtopic further by
creating categories for each subtopic.
4. If categories have been developed, provide information
and details to clarify and explain each category.
5. Begin writing following the proper format.
Now, here's that proper format:

Introduction
Including a thesis statement, a description of the topic as
a whole, and an explanation of the process and purpose for
dividing the main topic into subtopics and beyond.

Body
 Least important subtopic first, most important subtopic
last
 Subtopic One followed by categories if needed
 Subtopic Two followed by categories if needed
 Subtopic Three, etc.

Conclusion
A basic summary of each subtopic and category followed by a
restating of the original thesis statement.
Here is a handy diagram that shows a visual representation of
this proper format being broken down. You can refer back to
this diagram the next time you're working on a persuasive
paper or essay.

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