PRACTICE 10-1 Using a Single Organizing Principle

For each topic that follows, one of the categories does not fit the same organizing principle as the rest. Circle the letter of the category that does not fit, and, in the space provided, write the organizing principle that the rest follow.

Example:

Topic: Sports

Categories:

a. Sports played on fields b. Sports played on courts c. Sports played by both men and women d. Sports played on ice Organizing principle: location/playing surface

Topic: Movies Categories:

a. Oscar winners b. Romantic comedies c. Science Fiction d. Action/Adventure Organizing principle: Topic: Jobs Categories:

a. Weekly b. Hourly c. Monthly d. Summer Organizing principle: Topic: Classes Categories:

a. Face-to-face b. Science c. Online d. Hybrid Organizing principle:

PRACTICE 10-2 Choosing Categories

In the items that follow, you are given a topic and a purpose for sorting. For each item, list three categories that serve your purpose. (There are more than three correct categories for each item.)

Example:

Topic: Pieces of paper in my wallet

Purpose for sorting: To get rid of what I do not need

Categories:

Things I need to keep in my wallet Things I can throw away Things I need to keep, but not in my wallet Topic: College courses Purpose for sorting: To decide what I will register for

Categories: Topic: Stuff in my notebook Purpose for sorting: To organize my schoolwork

Categories:

Topic: Wedding guests Purpose for sorting: To arrange seating at tables

Categories:

Topic: Tools for home repair Purpose for sorting: To make them easy to find when needed

Categories: