This is a practice assignment. In this writing assignment you will write a description, classification, or division paragraph on the topic of your choosing.
Your Assignment
Write a description, classification, or division paragraph on the topic of your choice.
Your paragraph should use the basic structure of a description, classification, or division paragraph (a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences in the body of your paragraph, and a concluding sentence or "clincher").
If you're writing a description paragraph, you should write about the subject that your topic sentence introduces for at least three sentences using words that appeal to the senses.
If you're writing a classification paragraph, you should be able to divide the group your topic sentence introduces into at least three classifications.
If you're writing a division paragraph, you should be able to divide the item your topic sentence introduces into at least three parts.
Your paragraph should be well crafted and written in 12-point font with one-inch page margins.
Tips for Success
Brainstorming, Prewriting, and Outlining
Before you try to write your paragraph, brainstorm ideas and organize your thoughts. You may also want to prewrite using listing or clustering.
Then write a simple, informal outline of your paragraph with a thesis, three supporting points, and a conclusion.
Writing a Description Paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces something you can describe in language that appeals to the senses.
After the topic sentence, follow with a body that includes at least three supporting sentences that describe the subject the topic sentence introduces.
Follow your body with a clincher sentence.
Be sure to include transitions to guide your reader from sentence to sentence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences.
Be sure to use proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Writing a Classification Paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces something you can classify into at least three smaller groups.
After the topic sentence, follow with a body that includes at least three supporting sentences that carry out the classification (one classification per sentence).
Follow your body with a clincher sentence.
Be sure to include transitions to guide your reader from sentence to sentence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences.
Be sure to use proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Writing a Division Paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces something you can divide into at least three parts.
After the topic sentence, follow with a body that includes at least three supporting sentences that carry out the division (one part per sentence).
Follow your body with a clincher sentence.
Be sure to include transitions to guide your reader from sentence to sentence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences.
Be sure to use proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Global Review
Does everything in your paragraph advance the point in your topic sentence?
Are there sentences that should be deleted or added?
Is the paragraph in the best order possible?
Local Review
Did you check your paragraph to ensure correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
Title: Types of Musical Instruments
Musical instruments can be classified into three main categories according to the method by which they produce sound. First, string instruments rely on vibrations of strings to create sounds, which are either plucked, like a guitar or harp, or bowed, like a violin or cello. Second, wind instruments, such as flutes and saxophones, produce sound as air is blown into or across them, causing the air column within the instrument to vibrate. Third, percussion instruments make sound when they are struck or shaken, as seen in instruments like drums, tambourines, and maracas. This diverse range of instruments contributes to the rich variety of musical expression that spans across different cultures and genres, offering seemingly endless possibilities for artistic creativity.