Hamburger Writing Model

How many sentences does a paragraph have?

• 3-4

• 5-7

• 1-2

• 8-9

 

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

• the exclusive sentence

• the first sentence

• the topic sentence

• the introduction sentence

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence

• A sentence that expresses any idea

• A sentence that expresses a supporting detail

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

When do you use supporting details or supporting sentences?

• After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence

• After the last sentence

• Never use these in paragraphs, only in essays

• Before the first sentence

What is a concluding sentence?

• A sentence where you include supporting details.

• A sentence that marks the end of the paragraph and reminds the reader of the main idea.

• A sentence that you write at the start of your paragraph.

• A sentence

Where do you write the closing sentence?

• at the start of the paragraph

• at the end of the paragraph

• in the middle

• nowhere

 

I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.

What is the TOPIC SENTENCE?

• They have very colorful wings.

• It tickles when they land on my finger.

• I love butterflies!

• This is why I love butterflies.

I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.

What are the 3 DETAILS? You MUST choose 3 sentences.

• They have very colorful wings.

• I love butterflies!

• It tickles when they land on my finger.

• Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying.

• This is why I love butterflies.

I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.

What is the CLOSING SENTENCE?

• They have very colorful wings.

• I love butterflies!

• It tickles when they land on my finger.

• This is why I love butterflies.

Why are hamburgers important when writing paragraphs?

• Because you might get hungry

• Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph

• They're not important

• Because the teacher said so