Writing Fundamentals: The Hamburger Paragraph Structure

The video tutorial explains the concept of hamburger paragraphs, a method to structure well-written paragraphs. It covers the three main components: introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should restate the prompt and introduce the topic. The body provides supporting details that connect back to the main idea. The conclusion wraps up the paragraph without introducing new information. The tutorial uses the metaphor of a hamburger to illustrate the structure, with the introduction and conclusion as the buns and the body as the filling. An activity is suggested to reinforce learning.

What is the purpose of comparing a paragraph to a hamburger?

• To make paragraphs longer

• To encourage eating while writing

• To help remember the structure of a paragraph

• To make writing more fun

What should a good topic sentence do?

• Provide supporting details

• Summarize the entire paragraph

• Restate the prompt and introduce the topic

• Introduce new information

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction?

• Provides supporting details

• Sets the stage for the rest of the paragraph

• Introduces the topic

• Restates the prompt

What is the main purpose of the body of a paragraph?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To restate the prompt

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Which of the following details would be appropriate for the body of a paragraph about winter?

• Because of the cold weather, winter is my favorite time of year

• Winter is my favorite season

• I like cold weather and playing winter sports

• I enjoy winter sports such as ice hockey and snowboarding

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What should a good conclusion do?

• Restate the prompt

• Successfully bring the response to a close

• Introduce new information

• Summarize the entire essay

Why is it important not to introduce new information in the conclusion?

• It makes the paragraph more interesting

• It confuses the reader

• There is no opportunity to provide details and support

• It makes the paragraph longer

What is the purpose of drawing and labeling a hamburger in the exercise?

• To visualize the structure of a paragraph

• To make the lesson more fun

• To practice drawing skills

• To create a new recipe

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What should be included in the middle of the hamburger drawing?

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

• New information

• Supporting details

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What is the final step in the practical exercise?

• Drawing the hamburger

• Labeling the hamburger

• Taking notes on a sheet of notebook paper

• Reviewing the video

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