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E : P TCLASSIFICATION
SSAY REWRITING EMPLATE
Directions: Download this document, complete the 4 steps, save your work, and submit the
completed assignment. To complete the 4 steps, fill in the fields below with information as
described in the Classification Essay: Prewriting Assignment Instructions. Be sure to
complete each component of the planning to ensure that your content is correct.
Step 1: Classification Essay: Prewriting and Outline
Directions: Using one of the assigned topics, complete all of the elements of the planning;
otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate.
Topic: You will choose 1 from the following topics for your Classification Essay:
Types of Pet Owners
Types of Drivers
College Students’ Attitudes Aboud Plagiarism
People’s Attitudes about Sports
Modern Forms of Education
Three categories: Laid Back, Nervous Newbie, High Maintenance
Attitude/Point: Similarities between each topic despite their differences
Audience: Pet Owners
Purpose: To Entertain
Topic Sentence: While there may be different classifications of pet owners that each have unique
differences, they also have some similarities.
Thesis Statement: Whether you are a laid back, nervous newbie, or high maintenance type of pet
owner, each type of pet owner shares similarities despite their obvious differences.
Brainstorm Characteristics:
Laid Back: Relaxed, not worried about potty training, lets pets on furniture, lets pet outside of
their crate, not worried about chewing on things, feeds table scraps, not worried about grooming
Nervous Newbie: Never owned a pet before, researches the best food or treats before feeding
them to their pet, takes obedience classes, crate and potty trains pet, won’t let pet on furniture
High Maintenance: Lets pet on furniture, feeds only the best food after researching it, regular vet
appointments, regularly grooms pet, takes dog everywhere
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Classification Outline:
I.While there may be different classifications of pet owners that each have unique
differences, they also have some similarities.
a.Before we dive deeper into what makes each type of pet owner unique, one
prominent similarity between all of them is that they love their pets. “For
everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received
with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. If you put
these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being
trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.”
1 Timothy 4:4-6
b.Whether you are a laid back, nervous newbie, or high maintenance type of pet
owner, each type of pet owner shares similarities despite their obvious
differences.
II.As a laid-back pet owner, one may be viewed as lazy or careless when it comes to how
their pet lives.
a.Laid-back pet owners are known for not training their pets.
i.Their pets may be the first to jump on a person as they enter their home.
ii.They may frequently use the restroom in the house or chew up items that
do not belong to them.
b.Nutrition and overall health of their pet is not a primary concern for them.
i.More likely to be allowed table scraps and be fed whichever food is the
cheapest, not exactly with the most nutritional value or benefits.
ii.Regular vet appointments are non-existent
III.When someone becomes a pet owner for the first time, it can be an overwhelming
experience that causes a lot of anxiety and overthinking.
a.These pet owners are more likely to over scrutinize everything they do for their
pet
b.Researching which foods are the best to feed them
c.Obedience training
IV.High maintenance pet owners are more likely to go above and beyond for their pet, often
treating them just like a member of their family.
a.Regular vet appointments for health check ups
b.Only the best foods for their pets’ specific needs
c.Gives them over the top treatment such as birthday parties or photo shoots
V.No matter what category a person falls into as a pet owner; Laid Back, High
Maintenance, or the Nervous Newbie, the love for their pet is apparent.
a.Pet owners may have different lifestyles with how they choose to raise their pet
but at the end of the day they would do anything for them because they still are
part of the family.
b.“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has
been born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7
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Step 2: Classification Essay: First Draft
While there may be different classifications of pet owners that each have unique
differences, they also have similarities. Before we dive deeper into what makes each type of pet
owner unique, one prominent similarity between all of them is that they love their pets. “For
everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with
thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. If you put these things before
the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith
and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” 1 Timothy 4:4-6 Whether you are a laid back,
nervous newbie, or high maintenance type of pet owner, each type of pet owner shares
similarities despite their obvious differences.
As a laid-back pet owner, one may be viewed as lazy or careless when it comes to how
their pet lives. Most laid-back type of pet owners have owned an animal in the past, which is
what makes them so relaxed. They do not see the need for obedience training which gives their
pet the opportunity to “run amuck”. For instance, a person may be able to spot a laid-back pet
owner when they step in to their hope by being greeted with a dog jumping on them and barking.
These types of pet owners tend to not housebreak their animals, letting them use the bathroom
indoors instead of out. Another sign of a laid-back pet owner is allowing them to sit on the
furniture as they please. There are a lot of pet owners who do not allow their pets on furniture in
fear of it becoming destroyed but a laid back pet owner does not seem to mind. Lastly, another
aspect of their pets life that does not seem to be of any concern is their nutrition. If someone is a
laid back pet owner, they may regularly feed their animal table scraps, copious amounts of treats,
and whichever food is the cheapest for their meals.
When someone becomes a pet owner for the first time, it can be an overwhelming
experience that causes a lot of anxiety and overthinking. This leads us to the second type of pet
owner: The Nervous Newbie. These types of pet owners are more likely to over scrutinize every
decision they make because they have never owned a pet before. They may consult their vet or
research via the internet the best types of food to feed the breed they now own. A Nervous
Newbie may send their dog to obedience training because they too need to be trained on simple
commands they can use. These types of owners may also crate train their animals; not allowing
them to freely roam when they are not home because they are concerned about their well being
when they aren’t around.
Lastly, and probably the most interesting, are the High-Maintenance type of pet owner.
These types of owners spare no expense when it comes to their pet. They are only feeding them
the best foods and regularly sending them to the vet for health check ups. This type of owner also
tends to celebrate their pets birthday regularly by giving them gifts or throwing them a “paw-ty”.
In the past, a high maintnence type of pet owner has also been seen taking their pets everywhere
with them, just as if they were another family member.
No matter what category a person falls into as a pet owner; Laid Back, High
Maintenance, or the Nervous Newbie, the love for their pet is apparent. Pet owners may have
different lifestyles with how they choose to raise their pet but at the end of the day they would do
anything for them because they still are part of the family. “Beloved, let us love one another, for
love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7
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Step 3: Classification Essay: Rewriting
While there may be different classifications of pet owners that each have unique
differences, they also have similarities. Before we dive deeper into what makes each type of pet
owner unique, one prominent similarity between all of them is that they love their pets. “For
everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with
thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. If you put these things before
the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith
and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” 1 Timothy 4:4-6 Whether you are a laid back,
nervous newbie, or high maintenance type of pet owner, each type of pet owner shares
similarities despite their obvious differences.
As a laid-back pet owner, one may be viewed as lazy or careless when it comes to how
their pet lives. Most laid-back type of pet owners have owned an animal in the past, which is
what makes them so relaxed. They do not see the need for obedience training which gives their
pet the opportunity to “run amuck”. For instance, a person may be able to spot a laid-back pet
owner when they step into their hope by being greeted with a dog jumping on them and barking.
These types of pet owners tend to not housebreak their animals, letting them use the bathroom
indoors instead of out. Lastly, another aspect of their pet’s life that does not seem to be of any
concern is their nutrition. If someone is a laid-back pet owner, they may regularly feed their
animal table scraps, copious amounts of treats, and whichever food is the cheapest for their
meals.
When someone becomes a pet owner for the first time, it can be an overwhelming
experience that causes a lot of anxiety and overthinking. This leads us to the second type of pet
owner: The Nervous Newbie. These types of pet owners are more likely to over scrutinize every
decision they make because they have never owned a pet before. They may consult their vet or
research via the internet the best types of food to feed the breed they now own. A Nervous
Newbie may send their dog to obedience training because they too need to be trained on simple
commands they can use. These types of owners may also crate train their animals; not allowing
them to freely roam when they are not home because they are concerned about their well-being
when they aren’t around.
Lastly, and probably the most interesting, are the High-Maintenance type of pet owner.
These types of owners spare no expense when it comes to their pet. They are only feeding them
the best foods and regularly sending them to the vet for health checkups. This type of owner also
tends to celebrate their pet’s birthday regularly by giving them gifts or throwing them a “paw-
ty”. In the past, a high maintenance type of pet owner has also been seen taking their pets
everywhere with them, just as if they were another family member.
No matter what category a person falls into as a pet owner; Laid Back, High
Maintenance, or the Nervous Newbie, the love for their pet is apparent. Pet owners may have
different lifestyles with how they choose to raise their pet but at the end of the day they would do
anything for them because they still are part of the family. “Beloved, let us love one another, for
love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7
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Step 4: Classification Essay Honor Statement
Read and sign this honor statement prior to submitting your assignment:
By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that all words and ideas in my writing
assignment are mine alone, and, if I used another person’s words or ideas (by summarizing,
paraphrasing, or directly quoting), I gave credit to that author, and I also put quotation marks
around any direct quotations.
By signing my name, I also understand that, if I have copied someone else’s ideas or words, I
have plagiarized, and I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is course failure.
Student Name: _Marrisa Brown________________________________________
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