Parts of the burger
The 'Top bun' is the sentence that tells the main idea. What is it called?
Topic Sentence
A topic sentence tells the reader...
What the paragraph is about
A good paragraph usually has at least this many supporting details
2-3
A conclusion sentence should...
connect to everything (topic sentence, supporting details, analysis)
Put these in the correct order:
Conclusion, supporting details, topic sentence, analysis
Topic sentence --> supporting details --> analysis --> conclusion
The 'meat and veggies' sentences provide facts and examples. What are they called?
Supporting details
Where is the topic sentence located?
At the beginning
Supporting details should always __________ the topic sentence.
a. ignore it
b. contradict it
c. support it
c. support it
Which phrase often starts a conclusion sentence?
a. For example
b. This shows
c. In conclusion
In conclusion
The hamburger method is most often used for teaching...
How to write a paragraph
The 'bottom bun' is the sentence that ends the paragraph. What is it called?
Conclusion
Which one is the stronger topic sentence?
A. Bionics help people in many different ways
B. Bionics are cool
C. Bionics do a lot of things
A. Bionics help people in many different ways
True or false: A fun but unrelated detail should still be included if it's interesting
False - it has to relate to the topic sentence
A conclusion should never...
Add brand new information
Why do we use the hamburger method?
It helps build the structure of the paragraph
The 'bacon' is the sentence that explains why a supporting detail matters. What is it called?
Analysis
A strong topic sentence should...
State the main idea clearly
Specific proof, like a quote or statistic, is called....
evidence
A strong conclusion leaves the reader with...
A clear final thought
Name the main parts of the hamburger paragraph
Topic sentence, supporting details, analysis, conclusion
True or False: The conclusion should share a brand new idea that wasn't mentioned before
False
A topic sentence that does not match the paragraph is called...
a. off topic
b. correct
c. conclusion
off topic
For example, the cochlear implant is a tiny device placed in a person's ear that converts sound into electrical signals so they can hear.
This is a supporting detail --> true or false
True
In conclusion, bionics are things that help people.
This shows a supporting detail: True or False
False
This shows that bionic technology can push physical performance past normal human limits.
This is an example of......
Analysis