Hamburger Writing Sample Updated 3r121

Paragraph Structure Paragraphs are like hamburgers. They have a top bun, juicy goodness in the middle, and a bottom bun.

Dogs make the best pets.

Introductiontells your reader what your paragraph will be about.

First detail

Unlike cats who are lazy, dogs are full of energy and love to play.

You can train dogs to do tricks and jobs.

Second detail

Third detail. This one is the MOST important detail.

When you come home from school, they are so happy to see you that they wag their tail and lick your face.

Closingrestate the introduction, but use different wording. When it comes to having a great pet, dogs are the best.

Completed  Paragraph:   Dogs  make  the  best  pets.  Unlike  cats  who  are  lazy,  dogs  are  full  of   energy  and  love  to  play.  You  can  train  dogs  to  do  tricks  and  jobs.  When  you   come  home  from  school,  they  are  so  happy  to  see  you  that  they  wag  their   tails  and  lick  your  face.  When  it  comes  to  having  a  great  pet,  dogs  are  the   best. Created  by  Jen  Gallays  2012

5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay Structure The structure of an essay is also like a hamburger. You must have an introduction (top bun), ing paragraphs (juicy goodness on the inside), and a closing (bottom bun).

Paragraph #1 Introduction with hook, imagery, and thesis statement.

Paragraph #2 Use ing point one from your thesis. (dogs love you) Paragraph #3 Use ing point two from your thesis. (dogs can be trained) Paragraph #4 Use ing point three from your thesis. (cats are lazy)

Introductory paragraph includes: • A hook for your reader (something interesting) • Something for them to imagine • Your thesis statement (usually at the end)

The juicy details are the body of your essay. In this case, you will have three paragraphs. The topic of each paragraph comes from the three ing points made in your thesis statement. Save your best point for the last paragraph.

Paragraph #5 Closing with summary and a restatement of your thesis statement.

Closing paragraphs include: A summary of what you’ve said. A restating of your thesis statement, but using different words.

Created  by  Jen  Gallays  2012

Thesis Statement Structure

The  structure  of  a  thesis  statement  is: 1.)  an  opinion  (usually  something  a  little  controversial  that  engages  your  audience) 2.)  3  or  4  ing  points 3.)  Combined  and  written  into  1  sentence

Opinion

Dogs are better than cats because

Your introductory paragraph includes the entire thesis statement.

ing Point 1

dogs love you ,

This detail makes up the topic of your first paragraph.

ing Point 2

dogs can be trained , and

This detail makes up the topic of your second paragraph.

ing Point 3

cats are lazy .

This detail makes up the topic of your third paragraph.

Add these parts to make a complete sentence.

Completed  Thesis  Statement: Dogs  are  better  than  cats  because  dogs  love  you,  they  can  be  trained,  and   cats  are  lazy.

created  by  Jen  Gallays  2012