PA HELP PLEASE

Directions: Read each text carefully. Fill in the chart by distinguishing each text as
classification text or explanation text and give the author's purpose of each text.

Texts

1. Dogs can be classified in a number of
different ways. For example, they can be
classified by breed. Examples of different
breeds include beagles, basset hounds,
poodles and countless others. They can also
be classified by their role in the lives of their
masters and the work they do. For example,
a dog might be a family pet, a working dog, a
show dog, or a hunting dog. In many cases,
dogs are defined both by their breed and their
roll. For example, a dog could be a beagle
that is a family pet.

2. Friends can be classified according to their
honesty, loyalty, the type that fits you into
their schedule, or the type that finds time for
you when they need something.

3. Making a slime using three ingredients is
just an easy thing to do. You only need 1
washable glue, 1 teaspoon baking soda and
2-3 tablespoon all-purpose solution. You
have to mix all the ingredients until it become
soft and mouldable slime.

4. Many people become careless of the
environment. As a result of this behaviour


Type of Text
(classification text
or explanation text)

Purpose
(to inform,to
classify,to explain)