1. WRITING A PARAGRAPH HAMBURGER STRUCTURE
TOPIC SENTENCE: Main Idea of the Paragraph.
SUPPORTING IDEA #1: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example T
SUPPORTING IDEA #2: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example
SUPPORTING IDEA #3: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example
Concluding Sentence:
Summarizes the Main Idea.
Similar to, but not exactly as the topic sentence.
HAMBURGER STRUCTURE

2. WEB OUTLINE 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. TITLE Life Goals TOPIC SENTENCE   
SUPPORTING IDEA #1
First,
DETAIL #1
DETAIL #2 1. 2.
SUPPORTING IDEA #2
Next,
SUPPORTING IDEA #3
Last,
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In conclusion, 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2.
WEB OUTLINE

3. OPEN SENTENCE for the TOPIC SENTENCE
Main idea of the paragraph.
OPEN SENTENCE: all 3 ideas are named: SPECIFIC
For example:
The three most popular pets in the United States are dogs, cats, and fish.
WRITE:
First, write the sentence about dogs.
Then write about cats.
Finally, write about fish.
OPEN SENTENCE for the TOPIC SENTENCE

4. CLOSED SENTENCE for the CONCLUDING SENTENCE
Concluding sentence should include the same information from the Topic Sentence, but not the same exact words.
CLOSED SENTENCE: Very GENERAL
For example:
These are several animals that Americans prefer as pets at their homes.
CLOSED SENTENCE for the CONCLUDING SENTENCE

5. First, Next, Last,
First, Second, Third,
Generally, Furthermore, Finally,
In the first place, Also, Lastly,
To be sure, Additionally, Finally,
In conclusion,…(concluding sentence)
TRANSITION WORDS

6. PARAGRAPH FORMAT (Title in the center) . Heading
___________________ (Your Name)
Mrs. Coiman-Lopez (Your Instructor’s Name)
HCC – Writing (Subject)
June 13, (Date)
First Draft (Draft #)
(Title in the center)
Indent
5 SPACES .
PARAGRAPH FORMAT