Below, you will see 7 "rules" for good body paragraphs in a Classification Essay. Please select "Applicable" if the rule is applicable, and check "Not Applicable" if the rule is not applicable. Please note: 5 rules are "Applicable," and 2 rules are "Not Applicable." Applicable Not Applicable Write one body paragraph at a time. Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence that addresses one of the "categories" for your topic. It's okay to veer off-topic because that makes the paragraph more exciting for you and for your reader. Classification body paragraphs are better if we don't use brainstorming to generate examples; the reader will enjoy it more if you just write whatever comes to mind. In the topic sentence, use a transition and indicate your specific point (your "category" of your main topic) as related to your overall topic. Write many sentences giving clear, engaging examples that develop the "category" you're addressing in that paragraph. Use transitions throughout every body paragraph for good flow