How to turn the high school “hamburger” essay into a university-level paper
It goes by many names: the 5-paragraph essay, three-tier paper, or 1-3-1 model, to name a few. Many of you know it as the “hamburger” essay – an easy-to-follow model for writing papers that’s often taught in North American high schools.
During my first semester of undergrad, I heard it again and again from my professors and TAs: don't submit a hamburger essay. "Forget everything you learned in high school," they told me, "university writing is different!"
I had always done well on my high school writing assignments. I thought essay writing in university would be a breeze. So, the idea of throwing away all my past knowledge and practice felt confusing and overwhelming. If I wasn’t supposed to write essays in university the same way I wrote them in high school, then how was I supposed to write at all? And where was I supposed to learn these mysterious new writing techniques, anyway?
Now, after many years of honing my academic writing skills and becoming a writing instructor myself, I’m here to say, loud and proud: I love the hamburger essay.
This is somewhat of a controversial statement in higher education. For years, many professors have condemned the “hamburger” model of essay writing, resenting its rules and restrictions. And while many of these critiques are valid, I believe there are too many valuable aspects of the hamburger essay to throw it away altogether. In fact, many of the same techniques that make a hamburger essay great, can also be used to craft a quality academic paper.
So no, you don’t need to “forget everything you learned in high school” when it comes time to write your first university essay! Keep reading to learn how you can use turn your high school hamburger essay into a strong university-level paper.
What is the hamburger essay?
The hamburger essay is well-known and well-loved because of its simple and easy to remember structure. If you're new to the hamburger essay, check out the diagram below to learn more about how it works.
In short, each ingredient of the hamburger represents a different paragraph of the essay. It starts with an introduction paragraph and ends with a conclusion paragraph, represented by the top and bottom buns, respectively. Just like a real burger bun, these paragraphs frame the juicy contents inside – the body paragraphs – which are each represented by a different topping: lettuce, tomato, or patty.
Pay attention to the order of toppings in the hamburger essay. The lettuce comes first; it’s light and flimsy, representing one of the lighter arguments of the paper. The tomato is somewhat more robust (in terms of argument), while the patty at the end is the true “meat” of the essay. Just like the toppings of a hamburger in real-life, the body paragraphs build on one another to fill out the paper, giving it substance and flavour.
How to use the hamburger model in university
If you’re already familiar with the hamburger or 5-paragraph essay model, there are many great aspects of it that you can keep and adapt in your university essay writing . Keep reading to learn how!
1. The top bun (a.k.a the introduction paragraph)
The hamburger essay begins with a strong introduction paragraph (the top bun) that sets up the rest of the paper and presents the essay’s primary thesis statement or argument. In high school, students are often taught to begin their introduction paragraph with the broadest or most general information first, and gradually narrow in on the specifics. They’re also taught to begin the introduction with a narrative hook – a catchy phrase or fact to grab the reader’s attention – and to end the introduction with a “road map,” which outlines what each paragraph of the essay will discuss, in the order of information presented.
Although at the university level, introductions may be longer than one paragraph (depending on the length of the essay overall), they should still begin with more general contextual information first, then narrow in on a more focused thesis statement . This structure helps guide the reader by presenting them with the background information they require for the thesis and body paragraphs to make sense.
You can also keep the introductory “hook” and “road map” pieces of the hamburger introduction, but note the differences in what these elements look like at the university level. While high school writers often try to catch the reader’s attention by asserting a universal or historical truth (e.g. “Since the dawn of time…” or “Throughout history…”), a hook at the university level should remain focused on the specific topic at hand – a surprising fact or statistic works well here.
Additionally, while a high school-level road map might outline the topic of each and every body paragraph in the essay, a university-level road map should be less detailed. Because university papers are typically longer than high school papers, it makes more sense to only mention the paper’s main overarching arguments (if at all) in the road map section, rather than summarize every paragraph.
To learn more about how to write a strong university-level introduction, check out this WCC resource on introductions.
2. The bottom bun (a.k.a. the conclusion paragraph)
The hamburger essay ends with a satisfying conclusion paragraph (the bottom bun) that summarizes its findings and wraps up the paper’s arguments. High school students are often taught to structure their conclusion paragraph in the reverse order of the introduction, beginning with the most specific information and broadening out to the most general . Hamburger essay conclusions often restate the thesis at the start of the paragraph, then go on to summarize each point of the essay.
At the university level, you should continue to structure your conclusion by presenting the most specific pieces of information related to your thesis first, followed by the more general ideas. Structuring your conclusion this way helps transition the reader out of the paper’s arguments and into a broader reflection on the topic .
However, you don’t have to limit yourself to only one paragraph for your conclusion (hint: introductions and conclusions typically make up 10-15% of the essay length overall). And while it’s good practice to remind your reader of the essay’s main arguments and findings, too much repetition can be a bore. Try focusing instead on the significance of the paper’s claims and discoveries to highlight for the reader why your essay matters – why your thesis is significant in a larger context.
For deeper insight into how to write a university-level conclusion, view our conclusions resource here.
3. The toppings (a.k.a. the body paragraphs)
The body paragraphs of a hamburger essay are its meatiest parts (pun intended). In high school, students are often taught to explain, and provide evidence for, their main thesis by presenting three distinct points in three separate body paragraphs, ordered roughly from the weakest point to the strongest. In this model, each body paragraph supports the essay’s thesis by providing a new piece of information to back-up the author’s primary claim. Also, each paragraph articulates its main point in a single topic sentence at the beginning of the paragraph.
For university essays, there’s a lot to like about the hamburger essay paragraph model. For example, it’s important that each paragraph of your university-level paper works to substantiate the paper's overarching thesis statement . This will prevent your essay from going off on tangents – that is, presenting ideas or research that are not directly related to the essay's focused goal. You should also pay attention to the order of ideas presented; while ordering your points from weakest to strongest (as in the hamburger model) isn’t necessary, there should be a logical flow to your ideas . Ask yourself: what does my reader need to understand first in order to understand what’s coming next?
Topic sentences are also super useful in academic papers : they help alert the reader to the paragraph’s main idea and provide context for the evidence presented within the paragraph itself. In a traditional academic essay, readers should be able to read the first sentence (or two) of each paragraph only, and still have a strong idea of the paper’s main arguments and points.
However, university-level essays can – and should – have more than three body paragraphs . This is perhaps the biggest complaint against the hamburger essay structure: that it tricks students into thinking they can only provide three pieces of evidence to back-up their thesis statements. Academic essays, especially research essays, should present the reader with a great breadth of evidence and information to prove their claims. It’s up to you – the writer – to decide how much evidence is needed, and how it can be organized logically into body paragraphs for the reader to follow.
On a similar note, some points in your academic paper will require more than one body paragraph to develop, and that’s ok! Let’s say, for example, that you’re writing an essay on the benefits of free community programming for reducing loneliness amongst senior citizens. It may take only one paragraph to present your research on loneliness amongst seniors, but maybe three or four paragraphs to show why publicly-funded programs are attractive to senior citizens in particular.
While some students believe, based on the hamburger model, that each new paragraph requires a brand new topic or point, in reality, there is more flexibility to the “rules” of academic writing. As long as each of your paragraphs is tackling one coherent idea at a time, you may choose to develop a single point over numerous body paragraphs . This is especially true if you have a lot of evidence to discuss!
To learn more about how to write strong body paragraphs at the university level, check out this WCC resource on body paragraphs.
Final thoughts…
Keep in mind that every writing assignment in university is different and not all papers follow the traditional essay format. In fact, most essay assignments come with specific guidelines from the professor, which you should always follow with care, and ask questions about if you’re unsure.
If you’re transitioning from high school and looking for help with your writing projects, why not check out our new program for first-years, Waterloo Ready to Write ! Or book an appointment with one of our friendly and helpful writing instructors at the WCC. We would love to help you out.
Writing essays in university can be intimidating, especially if you’re new at it. But remember, you’re here for a reason, and you’ve already got a great foundation to start from! Try to think about writing in university as an extension and adaptation of what you already know. If you have an open mind, take your professors’ feedback to heart, and push yourself to try new things, you’ll be setting yourself up for success.
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This year we’ve been working on essay writing in one of our co-op classes. A lot. The kids are at different points with their writing skills: a few of them are all about writing out a detailed outline, complete with color coded paragraphs, while a few others need a more visual approach to grasping the concept of outlining.
Just for fun, I asked Laurianna to help me create a visual outline that would give everyone a little start on writing and completing a five paragraph essay. Their essays and the outline needed to include:
- three key points/paragraphs
- a conclusion
One of the things that I continually stress to our kids is the importance of being able to write a strong thesis and/or introduction, make valid points that support and prove their thesis, and then end with a strong concluding paragraph to tie it all together. Sometimes a simple visual can help them map their thoughts, make sure things flow together properly, and ensure they aren’t getting off topic.
The kids can start with the hamburger essay outline to map out their initial thoughts, and eventually they build a more detailed essay outline like below:
- Thesis and ‘hook’ sentence
- Main paragraph idea #1: sub-points 1, 2, and 3
- Main paragraph idea #2: sub-points 1, 2, and 3
- Main paragraph idea #3: sub-points 1, 2, and 3
The hamburger essay outline is just a simple pencil/pen sketch that we had fun coloring in, but it has been a help to several of our kids and the kids in co-op – and we wanted to share it with you all as well!
p.s. on a completely unrelated note to anything, it just makes me giggle saying ‘hamburger’ because then I picture Steve Martin as the Pink Panther trying to say the word hamburger… and I get completely sidetracked.
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Free printable hamburger graphic organizer for paragraph writing.
Writing paragraphs is challenging for lots of kids, my son included. So we've been making use of graphic organizers to help him with his writing. Basically, I want it to be less stressful and anxiety-inducing for him.
I really like using this hamburger graphic organizer for writing because it helps my son plan out his paragraphs before actually writing them. It helps break down the writing process into smaller, bite-sized pieces and helps him visualize what his paragraph should look like.
The idea is to make a nice juicy hamburger, loaded with toppings, instead of a boring bunwich with no "meat." As delicious as buns are, they're a bit boring on their own...
About the Hamburger Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is designed to help kids plan out and organize their thoughts before writing a paragraph.
Hamburger paragraph writing follows the format of writing a paragraph with an opening sentence about the topic, supporting it with three details, and wrapping it up or closing the paragraph with a concluding sentence.
Basically, they're building a hamburger where the buns are the opening and concluding sentence and the meat and toppings are the supporting details.
The hamburger would be pretty boring with just the buns, right? Same idea goes for paragraphs. A well-written paragraph needs details to support the topic or argument. Essentially, it needs a bit of "meat."
So encourage kids to think about the "meat" of their paragraph ahead of time by writing it down on this blank hamburger graphic organizer and they'll be that much closer to writing a better paragraph.
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Hamburger Essay Structure: Lesson Plans and Examples
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Hamburger Essay Structure helps students to understand and practice the ingredients that make a great essay. It answers questions like, how does my thesis statement relate to the body of my essay? What about the conclusion? Here’s an antidote to anxiety in the classroom. Immediately, you can use these lesson plans and activities that contain an element of fun. Coupled with fit-to-purpose resources, your students will build confidence and skills as they learn to -
• Understand and practice Hamburger Essay Structure • Create a robust Thesis Statement that sets them up for success. • Write Body Paragraphs using proven Point, Evidence, Analysis structure. • Edit ideas so that they have time for analysis. • Practice planning using a workable structure. • Stay motivated, right to the end.
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Learning the structure of a paragraph is an important step in the writing process. Today I’ve got a Free Hamburger Paragraph Chart you can use in your classroom. If you’ve never heard of this before, this is a fantastic resource for teaching young writers just exactly what they need to include inside a paragraph. The visual of a hamburger shows them to include an Introduction, Detail, Detail, Detail and then a Conclusion. I’ve also created a fun follow up worksheet for children to build their own hamburger paragraphs!
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This an awesome visual aid! I have been working with my son on paragraph structure, and he hasn’t quite understood it, yet. I know this will be a great help. Thank you for sharing. :)
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How to Teach Paragraph Writing with a Hamburger!
Writing a good, solid paragraph is the basis of writing composition. In fact, the ideas we teach our elementary students about paragraph writing will be used throughout their lives. Secondary school research projects need good paragraphs. College entrance essays need good paragraphs. Professional writing for any number of careers needs good paragraphs, too! So why not engage your students with something they love and make the concept of a good, solid paragraph stick? Teaching hamburger paragraph writing for elementary students using the hamburger style model is my favorite (and the most effective) way of teaching how to write a paragraph.
Teaching the Hamburger Model for Writing Using a Guided Approach
Over the years I have taught paragraph writing in many different ways. Some worked and some, well… not so much. One of the biggest things I’ve learned over the years is that teaching the paragraph as a whole and then sending my students off to write a paragraph is not the best approach. I now use a guided approach to teaching paragraph writing with much more success.
A guided approach involves breaking the task down into its parts and teaching each part individually. Once students have learned and practiced each part, then, and only then, do we put it all together to develop a full understanding of the topic. Here’s what it looks like in my classroom.
Introducing Hamburger Paragraph Writing for Elementary Students
On the first day, I love to engage my students with the hamburger. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, juicy hamburger? We will spend some time talking about hamburgers and what makes them so special, inviting their favorite restaurants into the discussion. We chat about our favorite hamburger toppings. And then, just about the time our mouths are watering, I let them know that hamburgers can teach us something too!
This is when I introduce the learning topic of paragraph writing. Depending on the grade level, the paragraph writing process might be something new or might be something they were introduced to the year before. Either way, our focus becomes learning to write a cohesive paragraph using the hamburger paragraph method.
Then, I begin by showing the students the hamburger paragraph graphic organizers. As we look at the model we identify the different types of sentences that make up a paragraph. Our focus will be the main idea (introduction sentence), supporting details, and the closing or concluding sentence.
One of the first learning tools we use are these anchor chart pieces or posters for each sentence type. I have found this to be really helpful so that as we continue all students have been exposed to the same terms and language. We use these posters throughout the paragraph writing unit. They hang in the classroom as a reminder and learning tool for the students.
Focusing on the Main Idea
We begin with the topic sentence or the main idea of the paragraph. The main objective here is for students to understand that a paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. The main idea sentence describes the topic of the paragraph. We go back to the full hamburger graphic to reinforce what the main idea does.
To help my students understand this concept we play a little game. I read or say complete sentences and my students tell me whether it would be a good main idea sentence. Some examples might be:
- Elephants are amazing animals. {Yes – this is a main idea sentence}
- An elephant has four legs. {No – not a main idea sentence}
- Percy Jackson has an adventurous life. {Yes}
- Percy Jackson went to Olympus and met Zeus. {No}
Once my students are doing a great job identifying main idea sentences, we then take our game to the next level. I give my students a general topic, like ‘animals’, and they brainstorm a different main idea or topic sentence that could be used.
Students then practice doing this on their own or with a partner. It’s always fun to read some of their independent answers aloud for the class. This is a great way to show that there are many ways you can reword the same main idea.
A quick review of student answers gives me a really good idea of whether the class is ready to move on. If students need more practice, you should pause here and try other ways to teach the main idea to your students. Main idea is such an important concept in reading and writing that you want to make sure your students fully understand the topic.
We finish our lesson on main idea or a topic sentence with students practicing. We use the topic sentence worksheet to have student practice writing their own topic sentences for a provided paragraph.
Finally, we work on listening to a paragraph that doesn’t have an opening sentence. After hearing the paragraph we work on writing a good topic sentence for the paragraph. Not only does this help students work on writing the main idea in the form of a sentence, but it also helps them see how the different types of sentences in a paragraph work together.
Supporting Details
After a quick review of the main idea, we will next cover supporting details. The goal is for students to understand that supporting details give more information to explain and support the main idea. Before jumping in with sentences, we start with a hamburger. I start by holding up the top of a bun (real or a picture – both work). Then I ask my students if this is a hamburger? Obviously, the answer is a resounding NO! Then, I ask the students a simple question, “How do you build a hamburger?” The answers are pretty straightforward: bun, meat, cheese, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, etc.
Next, I ask the question that will connect building a hamburger to supporting details. I might say something like “What about the mashed potatoes?” To which my students usually stare at me like I’m crazy. Inevitably, someone will say something like ‘Mashed potatoes don’t go on a hamburger!’ And that is what I’m waiting for! I explain that they are absolutely right. And just like we build a hamburger with hamburger ingredients, we have to choose supporting details that support our main idea.
We again start by practicing this skill as a class. We start with a main idea sentence like “I had a horrible sick day.” I used this sentence, typed it out on a top bun, and displayed it on the board. Then I read a variety of other sentences and the students decide if the sentence supports the main idea.
For each sentence that does support the main idea, I display it on the board under the main idea. As we do this, students can see the progression of building the hamburger with a main idea and supporting details. Sometimes I may print these out and place them in centers for students to manipulate. I’m a fan of hands-on student engagement.
We do this a few times with different main ideas to give the students practice with identifying good supporting “juicy” details.
Another way to do this is to provide two main ideas, that are similar in context but different. For example, you could use “Riding a horse was a great experience.” and “Riding a horse is very scary.” Then as you read supporting detail sentences, students can choose which main idea the sentence best supports. This is really great if your students have experience with multi-paragraph writing. This activity shows them how they can break down different aspects of their topic to have multiple main ideas through multiple paragraphs.
The next day we tackle supporting details again. But this time our focus is on making sure that the supporting details are relevant to the main idea. I remind the students of the mashed potatoes from the day before. We talk about how mashed potatoes with a fried chicken dinner are great. They are relevant to completing that meal. But mashed potatoes on a hamburger just don’t work. They are not relevant even though they are a food and we could put a spoonful on the burger.
Like the mashed potatoes, even though it is possible to add them to a hamburger – we don’t. The same goes with supporting detail sentences. There may be sentences that relate to the main idea but that are not relevant. To help students understand this better we do some examples together.
I give students a topic sentence and a few supporting detail sentences. They then choose which sentences are relevant and which are not. We talk about what makes them relevant and why some sentences just don’t belong with this main idea.
After our group practice, students worked on this worksheet to practice taking out the sentences that were not relevant to the paragraph. Students can do this independently or with a partner. If they work with someone I have them explain the reason why they don’t feel a specific sentence is relevant.
After a few days of working on the main idea and supporting details, the students usually have a good understanding. If, however, your students are struggling with the concept, again, I would encourage you to not move on. There are amazing main idea and details worksheets to help assist with this progress.
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Concluding Sentences
Once students have a good grasp on the main idea and supporting details, it’s time to add the final bun to our hamburger. The bottom bun represents our closing or conclusion sentence. As I introduce the concluding sentence we talk about how the buns of a hamburger are what make it easy to eat. They hold together all the ‘messy’ stuff in the middle. While you could eat a hamburger with just one bun, it’s not quite as neat or convenient as with two buns. Just like the buns of a burger, the first and last sentences of a paragraph really hold the paragraph together for the reader.
Students usually pick up the concept of concluding sentences quickly because they are similar to the main idea sentence. We talk about how rewording the main idea into a concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph.
We practice doing this with some simple paragraphs that are missing the closing or concluding sentence. After reading the paragraph we first identify the main idea sentence. Then we talk about ways we can reword the main idea into a conclusion.
That leads us right into our final lesson on closing sentences. We talk about different ways to make our closing sentences really good. I do this by introducing students to . . . the clincher!
The clincher is a way to make the closing sentence interesting – and not just a repeat of the main idea sentence. Students learn that there are a variety of ways to write a good clincher. These are the ones that I teach my students:
- asking a question;
- excitement; and
- reflection.
We dig into each of these types of clinchers by writing different sentences for the same paragraph. The students love using their creativity to come up with good clinchers!
Applying the Hamburger Structure to Writing
After learning about all the parts, it’s time to put the pieces together and start working on writing a good paragraph. So many times in the past, this is where I would start. As I look back now I see how much important learning my students were missing. It’s just one of the many things that makes me remember the value of learning in baby steps.
We finish up by going through the entire process again, together. But, we do this in steps too. I give students a very general writing topic just so that we all have a place to start. Then using the hamburger writing templates, we write out one sentence at a time using the hamburger model as a guide. Once students have completed the hamburger paragraph template they write their final paragraph.
Students also use a rubric to guide them through writing their paragraph. This helps them to remember the details and what to include. Before you know it, students will be writing their own paragraphs with very little guidance!
This hamburger essay guided paragraph approach has been very effective for my students and I know it will be with yours too! Keep the finished product in a writer’s notebook to show growth throughout the year!
Hamburger Paragraph Writing Unit
As a teacher, you are more than qualified to put together an amazing paragraph writing unit using these or other ideas. But if you are looking for some time-saving resources to help students in mastering the hamburger paragraph, this Paragraph Writing Lessons Resource may be what you’re looking for. This resource is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and any remedial students.
This ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to teach an entire paragraph unit using the paragraph hamburger model. You receive anchor charts and posters for the different types of sentences, the hamburger model, example paragraphs for guided practice, no prep worksheets for independent practice, the hamburger writing organizer, the coordinating paper for the final draft, and the grading rubric. All of this for the price of a Starbucks drink! You can find this Hamburger Paragraph resource in my Teachers Pay Teachers store .
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What is the paragraph hamburger? The "paragraph hamburger" is a writing organizer that visually outlines the key components of a paragraph. Topic sentence, detail sentences, and a closing sentence are the main elements of a good paragraph, and each one forms a different "piece" of the hamburger.
1. The top bun (a.k.a the introduction paragraph) The hamburger essay begins with a strong introduction paragraph (the top bun) that sets up the rest of the paper and presents the essay's primary thesis statement or argument. In high school, students are often taught to begin their introduction paragraph with the broadest or most general information first, and gradually narrow in on the ...
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The kids can start with the hamburger essay outline to map out their initial thoughts, and eventually they build a more detailed essay outline like below: Thesis and 'hook' sentence. Main paragraph idea #1: sub-points 1, 2, and 3. Main paragraph idea #2: sub-points 1, 2, and 3. Main paragraph idea #3: sub-points 1, 2, and 3.
Basically, they're building a hamburger where the buns are the opening and concluding sentence and the meat and toppings are the supporting details. The hamburger would be pretty boring with just the buns, right? Same idea goes for paragraphs. A well-written paragraph needs details to support the topic or argument.
ID: 1544354. 19/10/2021. Country code: EC. Country: Ecuador. School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) (1061958) Main content: Hamburger paragraph (1581672) From worksheet author: It has easy exercises about hamburger paragraphs. Other contents:
Hamburgers worksheets Live Worksheets Worksheets that listen. Worksheets that speak. Worksheets that motivate students. Worksheets that save paper, ink and time. ... 3-5 essay Hamburger Example Level: elementary Age: 11-12 Downloads: 18 : Pulp Fiction the Hamburger Scene Level: advanced Age: 14-17 Downloads: 20 :
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A visual presentation to compare writing a One Page Essay with a Hamburger . The top bun is the introduction, the "meat" is the three paragraphs with supporting facts, and the bottom bun is the conclusion. The message is that a hamburger will fall apart or be lacking if all the parts do not work together.
Coupled with fit-to-purpose resources, your students will build confidence and skills as they learn to -. • Understand and practice Hamburger Essay Structure. • Create a robust Thesis Statement that sets them up for success. • Write Body Paragraphs using proven Point, Evidence, Analysis structure. • Edit ideas so that they have time for ...
Hamburger Paragraph Chart. Learning the structure of a paragraph is an important step in the writing process. Today I've got a Free Hamburger Paragraph Chart you can use in your classroom. If you've never heard of this before, this is a fantastic resource for teaching young writers just exactly what they need to include inside a paragraph.
4.6. (203) FREE. PDF. This graphic organizer will help your students plan their opinion writing piece! The hamburger is a great visual to help make sure that they have all the parts of an opinion writing piece- statement with their opinion, 3 reasons to support their opinion, and a concluding statement.
Give details about your topic. Make sure you have at least 3. Close out your writing with a finishing sentence about your topic. www.thisreadingmama.com. Topic Sentence. Detail #1. Detail #2. Detail #3. Detail #4.
The Hamburger Writing Template has been created by our dedicated team of teachers and designers with the aim of making your planning and lesson delivery that little bit easier. The template encourages your students to think about essay writing in the same way one may assemble a burger. If all the essential, recognisable parts of a burger come ...
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The main objective here is for students to understand that a paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. The main idea sentence describes the topic of the paragraph. We go back to the full hamburger graphic to reinforce what the main idea does. To help my students understand this concept we play a little game.
Description. Students have seen the hamburger essay in elementary school. Once students move up in their writing, the hamburger organizer can be adapted to meet the needs of a five paragraph essay. Total Pages. 3 pages. Answer Key. N/A. Teaching Duration. 45 minutes.
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Hamburger Paragraph Printable. Once your student has gathered information about their topic, begin to walk them through the Hamburger Paragraph Printable. Start by helping them write a strong topic sentence. Sometimes a simple yet direct topic sentence is best for beginners. For example, "Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United ...
Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com Name: Hamburger Writing Topic Sentence Closing Sentence Detail #1 Detail #2 Detail #3 LG
Long Composition Worksheet Templates. Customize Long Composition Templates. Create 5 Paragraph Essay/Long Composition Worksheets to help students organize information on their topic before they start writing! Read More.
Use this great paragraph organiser template, which uses the analogy of hamburger ingredients, to encourage children to think about sentence sequencing to write detailed, descriptive paragraphs.This paragraph organiser template is a great resource to visually represent the parts of a well-crafted paragraph for students who are beginning to engage in more complex, structured writing in KS2 ...
Example 4: Hamburger Paragraph Writing Template. A hamburger paragraph writing template is mainly used for teaching purposes, and it helps students understand various writing structures and graphic organizers. There is a hamburger on the left side and a writing area on the right side in this example.