THE HAMBURGER ANALOGY WRITING A JUICY PARAGRAPH

TOO PLAIN… NOT VERY APPEALING Good writing includes several important elements just like a good burger is more than just a bun and meat!

WHAT MAKES A BURGER DELICIOUS?

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE Sentence #1: Topic Sentence Purpose: What is this paragraph about? One idea only! Example: In the “first work” by ________, the theme is evident when ________________.

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE Sentence 2: Context “Top Bread” Purpose Summarize the situation State Clearly: The 5 Ws (who, what when, where, why, and how) Example: Yeh-Shen was left with her father and new stepmother after her mother’s death and was treated quite poorly by her new step sisters who would not let her go to the King’s festival and made her watch the fruit trees.

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE Sentence 3 or 4: Quote, “Meat”, Textual Evidence (This is your proof!) Purpose: Key details from the text that prove your point. Example: He states, “ __________” or She states, “_______”.

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE Sentence 4 or 5: “Bottom Bread,” Analysis/Explanation of the quote’s connection to the thesis. Purpose: Explain the meaning of the quotation. State Clearly: Why this is the part you are referring to.

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE Sentence 5 or 6: Closing, Wrap-Up, Summary Sentence. Purpose: How this main point proves your thesis State Clearly: Why the main point is connected to the thesis. Example: Therefore, ____________________.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER