How to Write a Paragraph The “Hamburger” Model

What is the “paragraph hamburger?” A writing (graphic) organizer that visually organizes key components in a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence each of these forms a different “piece” of hamburger

What the ” Hamburger Model” looks like…. Example What the ” Hamburger Model” looks like….

How to use the model… 1. Discuss 3 main points of paragraph/story: A. Introduction (top bun) B. Internal or supporting information (the filling) C. Conclusion (bottom bun) Have students write a topic sentence that clearly states what paragraph will be about Students write several supporting details that give more information about the topic Instruct students on ways to write a conclusion that restates topic sentence

 Benefits  Helps students organize their ideas into a cohesive paragraph Helps show organization or structure of concepts/ideas Demonstrates how information is related in a concrete way