Classification Paragraph



When writing a classification paragraph, you group things or ideas into specific categories.

Example:     Write a paragraph discussing two types of energy resources.

The following words can help you to write a good classification paragraph:

Helper Words:
is a kind of
can be divided into
is a type of
falls under
belongs to
is a part of
fits into
is grouped with
is related to
is associated with




is a kind of
Coal is a kind of non-renewable resource.

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
Coal falls under the category of non-renewable resources.

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.

is grouped with
Coal is grouped with non-renewable resources.

is related to
Coal is related to other non-renewable resources.

is associated with
Coal is associated with other non-renewable resources.