Essay Classification Planner Answer Key

This worksheet guides students through planning a multi-paragraph classification essay about three distinct categories of everyday technology use. Students first read the essay prompt, then select and list three clear, well-defined categories of their choice. They must also generate examples or details for each category, strengthening their ability to support claims with relevant evidence. The organizer concludes with space for students to craft a final insight or conclusion idea, helping them structure an effective essay ending. This planning page helps students organize ideas before drafting, ensuring their essay includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Overall, the worksheet reinforces structured writing, analytical thinking, and purposeful categorization of information.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts

English Language Arts – Organizing Ideas for Multi-Paragraph Writing

English Language Arts – Using Relevant Evidence to Support Ideas

Critical Thinking – Creating and Applying Classification Categories

Writing – Developing Effective Conclusions

This worksheet is part of our Classifying and Categorizing Information Worksheets collection.