1. Lesson 5: The Hamburger Model of Persuasive Writing

2. There are many ways in which one can try to persuade others to do or believe something: Advertisements Newspaper editorials Speeches Conversation Writing Take out SA 5A and read “Why You Should Become a Vegetarian.” As you read, underline words that are used to persuade. 5.1: INTRODUCTION TO THE HAMBURGER MODEL

3. What words did you underline? How were those words used to persuade? Turn to SA 5B. Use the hamburger model to break down the paragraph you read on SA 5A. What is the “top bun,” or topic statement of the paragraph? What is the “meat” or supporting reasons? How many reasons does the author provide? Are they convincing reasons? Explain. What extra “fixings,” or details and examples did the author include in the paragraph? What is the “bottom bun,” or conclusion to the paragraph? 5.1: INTRODUCTION TO THE HAMBURGER MODEL

4. Take out SA 5C. You will be rearranging the sentences on this page, using the Hamburger Model as a guide to composing a paragraph with the sentences. This will be a partner activity. You will be sharing your final paragraph with the class. Do you agree or disagree with the arrangement of the sentences? What other possibilities are there for the arrangement? How could we change the paragraph to make it more interesting or convincing? 5.2: PRACTICE WITH THE HAMBURGER MODEL

5. You will be using the Hamburger Model to respond to the following prompt: Should students receive cash rewards for earning good grades in school? Take a point of view on this questions and write a paragraph explaining and defending your opinion. 5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

6. Think about the prompt. Is your first reaction to agree or disagree? Think of at least one reason for your point of view. Now, write down your opinion and reasons for holding this opinion. Find a partner who shares your opinion. Together, complete SA 5D, the Hamburger Model using your opinion and reasons. Draft a paragraph. Then revise and write your final paragraph on chart paper (provided) to share with the class. 5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

7. As you listen to your classmates’ paragraphs, consider the following: Identify the structural elements of the paragraph (introduction, reasons, elaboration, and conclusion). How convincing is the paragraph? What makes it work, or what could make it work better? 5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

8. Remember that you should be adding entries to your Literature Journals based on your reactions to your independent reading. This writing is informal, but provides you with the chance to sharpen your analytical skills, deepen your appreciation of the workings of a text, and improve your ability to communicate your ideas, feelings, and reactions. We will begin meeting individually tomorrow. JOURNAL CONFERENCES: COMING SOON!

9. Use the Hamburger Model to write a persuasive paragraph responding to the following prompt: Imagine that the student government has been given $500 to purchase something to benefit the school. Take a point of view on how the money should be spent and write a paragraph explaining and defending your opinion. Your paragraph should be in rough draft form and should be completed by tomorrow for completion credit. You will use it again in Lesson 8 in a couple of weeks. Continue reading and responding to your novel. The reading and your set of questions 1B or 1C are due_______________________. HOMEWORK: