Hamburger Model of Writing Paragraph writing format for

Hamburger Model of Writing Paragraph writing format for essays

Top Bun Topic Sentence: This sentence will clearly state two things: 1. who (character) or what (literary element) will be discussed in the paragraph, and 2. what you are claiming about that character or element.

Top Bun ~ Example Character Katniss’s love for Prim is used to reveal the idea that loyalty to family is more important than loyalty to country. Claim you are making about the character.

Meat Evidence: You must use a quote from the text to support your claim. Make sure you: 1. Provide context for the quote. There must be a sentence between your topic sentence and your quote that adequately explains what is happening in the text.

Meat 2. Pick a quote that logically supports your claim. 3. Include the page number in parenthesis AFTER the close quotation BUT BEFORE the period. “This is an example” (121).

Meat ~ Examples Context For example, in chapter nine, Katniss is Qu debating whether or not to fight against the capitol. ote Thoughts of Prim being hurt solidify her decision to rebel: “It’s my job to protect her. I pull the blanket up over my head, and my breathing is so rapid I use up all my oxygen and begin to choke for air. I can’t let the Capitol hurt Prim” (122). Page Number

Toppings Commentary: You must write three sentences of commentary. Reread your topic sentence. This claim is what your commentary must explain and prove.

Toppings ~ Examples Katniss’ physical anguish at the thought of Prim being hurt shows the depth of love that she has for her family. Collins reveals here that loyalty to country is not nearly as strong as loyalty to kin; despite the danger that is involved, Katniss is willing to rebel against the totalitarian government in order to protect her little sister. The reader cannot help but wholeheartedly agree with Katniss and support her admirable conviction that when it comes down to it, family trumps country.

Bottom Bun Conclusion: You must write one sentence that uses transitional language to wrap up the paragraph.

Bottom Bun ~ Transitions ● It is clear that… ● All things considered… ● As a result… ● Consequently… ● Therefore… ● ● Finally… Ultimately… In conclusion… In the end. . .

Bottom Bun ~ Example Transition It is clear that Katniss’ love for Prim demonstrates the timeless truth that. . .

All Together Now!!!! Katniss’s love for Prim is used to reveal the idea that loyalty to family is more important than loyalty to country. For example, in chapter nine, Katniss is debating whether or not to fight against the capitol. Thoughts of Prim being hurt solidify her decision to rebel: “It’s my job to protect her. I pull the blanket up over my head, and my breathing is so rapid I use up all my oxygen and begin to choke for air. I can’t let the Capitol hurt Prim” (122). Katniss’ physical anguish at the thought of Prim being hurt shows the depth of love that she has for her family. Collins reveals here that loyalty to country is not nearly as strong as loyalty to kin; despite the danger that is involved, Katniss is willing to rebel against the totalitarian government in order to protect her little sister. The reader cannot help but wholeheartedly agree with Katniss and support her admirable conviction that when it comes down to it, family trumps country. It is clear that Katniss’ love for Prim demonstrates the timeless truth that. . .

Essay Building Using the Hamburger Paragraph Model to build a mind-blowing essay!

Essay Building To create a great essay using the Hamburger Model for paragraph writing, layer your “hamburgers” so that they flow, one into the other.

Essay Writing

Essay ~ The Introductory Paragraph Attention Getter Use ONE of the techniques: ~Tell a story ~Paint a verbal picture ~Startling statement ~Quotation Introduce Book (only for responses to novels/short stories) State name of book or story and the author; transition to thesis statement

Essay Writing ~ Thesis ~States your claim and how you will prove it. ~Is usually the last sentence of introductory paragraph. ~Is NOT your opinion, a restatement of the prompt, or a command!

Essay Writing ~ The Body Paragraphs ~This is where you will use the Hamburger Model. ~Each body paragraph should be formatted this way. ~Ideally, you should have 3 body paragraphs.

Essay Writing ~ The Concluding Paragraph Transition: Uses transition words to demonstrate essay is coming to an end. Restate Thesis: Not word-for-word. End with a Bang: Last sentence should connect back to the hook.

Essay Writing ~ The Concluding Paragraph The concluding paragraph should NOT end with “Thank you for reading my essay”; or “This is the end of my essay”; or “That is all I have to say”

Essay Writing ~ The Final Draft Most times, you will be required to type your final drafts. When required to do this, you must follow MLA formatting guidelines.

MLA Formatting ● ● Times New Roman font 12 point size double spaced follows all instructions on your MLA sample paper

Finished Product! When you are done writing, and if you have followed the guidelines laid out here, you should have written a brilliant paper that blows your teacher’s mind!