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Understanding and Creating

Classification Texts
What is a Classification Text?
• A type of informational text
• Organizes information into groups or categories
• Helps readers understand relationships between things
• Examples: animal groups, types of rocks, genres of books
Key Features of Classification Texts
• Clear categories or groups
• Specific criteria for each category
• Examples for each group
• Use of headings and subheadings
• Often includes diagrams or charts
• Uses descriptive language
Why Do We Use Classification Texts?
• To organize information
• To show similarities and differences
• To help remember information better
• To understand how things are related
• To find information quickly
• Used in science, social studies, and everyday life
Steps to Create a Classification Text
• Choose a topic
• Identify main categories
• List items under each category
• Add details and examples
• Use clear headings and subheadings
• Include visuals if helpful
Activity: Classify Your Stuff!
• Look around your room or backpack
• Choose 10-15 items
• Create 3-4 categories for these items
• Sort the items into your categories
• Write a short paragraph explaining your classification
• Share with a partner and discuss your choices
Example: Types of Books
• Fiction
• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Historical fiction
• Non-fiction
• Biographies
• How-to books
• Science books
• Poetry
• Haiku
• Sonnets
• Free verse
Practice: Classify Animals
Sort these animals into categories: dog, shark, eagle, frog, snake, cat, goldfish,
parrot, lizard, hamsterPossible categories:
• Pets vs. Wild animals
• Land animals vs. Water animals
• Mammals vs. Reptiles vs. Birds vs. Fish
Quiz Time!
• What is the main purpose of a classification text?
• Name two key features of classification texts.
• Why do we use headings in classification texts?
• What's an example of a topic that could be classified?
How can visuals help in a classification text?
(Answer key provided separately)
Wrap-Up: Remember!
• Classification texts help organize information
• They use categories, examples, and clear headings
• Practice classifying things in your daily life
• Use classification to study and understand new topics
• Have fun organizing and sorting information!
Answer Key for Quiz
• To organize information into groups or categories
• Any two: Clear categories, specific criteria, examples, headings,
diagrams/charts, descriptive language
• To help readers find information quickly and understand the structure
• Possible answers: Types of food, sports, vehicles, plants, etc.
• They can help visualize the categories and make the information easier to
understand

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