This document discusses how classification works and provides examples of classifying different groups mentioned in the article "The Migration of the Talented Tenth" by Carter G. Woodson. Classification involves dividing a larger subject into smaller categories. The document outlines the basics of informative and personal classification essays and issues to consider, such as comparison/contrast of groups. It also discusses language level and choosing topics for classification. Politicians, businessmen, educators, and intelligent labor groups are classified from Woodson's article. Background on the author Carter G. Woodson is also provided.

2. How does Classification work?How does Classification work?
 Classification is a powerful option that allows a writer
to make sense of a larger subject by dividing it into
smaller categories, each one consisting of smaller items

3. Basics of ClassificationBasics of Classification
 Informative classification essay- is about a factual
subject, such as; a report classifying moths or word-
processing software. Just have a clear picture of the
subject as possible.
 Personal classification essay- Purpose is to enlighten
and entertain. For example; blood relatives, breaks
down to genetic proximity into siblings, parents, and
then extended relatives.

4. Issues to keep in mindIssues to keep in mind
 Comparison/contrast- examine each group carefully.
 Classification may seem like a dry, almost boring
rhetorical option.
 The method you use to identify a category within a
paragraph or section.
 Your purpose for writing a classification essay
 Your language level

5. Informative vs. personalInformative vs. personal
 Informative-informs, gains nothing by being boring or
dry, audience-different expectations, reader assume
that the writer knows more about the subject than they
do.
 Personal- also informs, two things to keep in mind;
how much can the reader be expected to know about
this subject and if certain terms need to be defined

6. Language levelLanguage level
 Self-conscious, artificially formal language is never
appropriate
 Use concrete language and active verbs to describe
your categories
 Don’t say I and classify

7. Choosing a topicChoosing a topic
 Informative classification-thinking of a topic with
which you are already familiar with, explain the topic
to the reader, and gain a better understanding.
 Consider doing some online and library research to
look for new ideas/info. Consider your audience and
your purpose.
 Personal classification- personal doesn’t mean private.
Can you develop the essay to engage your audience?

8. Classifications inClassifications in
“The Migration of the Talented Tenth”“The Migration of the Talented Tenth”
Written by Carter G. Woodson

9. PoliticiansPoliticians
 Offered jobs in Washington, DC
by Republicans
 Often had to take lower jobs in
their field

10. BusinessmenBusinessmen
 More money in North
 Encouraged their northern educated children
should stay in North because the South was to
dangerous

11. Educated/EducatorsEducated/Educators
 Outspoken
 White curriculum
 Lower salaries in South

12. Intelligent Laboring ClassIntelligent Laboring Class
 Improve economic conditions
 Spontaneous or planned migrations

13. Any Questions?

14. About the AuthorAbout the Author

15. Carter G. WoodsonCarter G. Woodson
 Born December 19, 1875
 Founder of the Association for the Study of African
American Life and History
 One of the 1st
scholars to value and study Black History
 He is known as the Father of Black History

16. Carter G. WoodsonCarter G. Woodson
 The son of former slaves James and Elizabeth Riddle
Woodson
 Woodson taught and mastered the fundamentals of
common school subjects by age 17.
 Began publication of the Journal of Negro History in
1916. It has never missed an issue

17. Carter G. WoodsonCarter G. Woodson
 He was at one time the Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences at Howard University
 He was affiliated with the Washington, D.C. branch of
the NAACP, and its Chairman Archibald Grimké
 He left Howard University because of his differences
with its president
 Dr. Woodson devoted the rest of his life to historical
research.

18. Carter G. WoodsonCarter G. Woodson
 In 1926, Woodson single-handedly pioneered the
celebration of "Negro History Week", for the second
week in February, marking the birthdays of Abraham
Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
 The week was later extended to the full month of
February and renamed Black History Month.