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The Burger Paragraph
Building strong writing piece by piece!
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Recipe for Success
What is a Paragraph?
A paragraph is a group of sentences about ONE main idea.
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"Just like a burger has layers, a paragraph has parts that work together!"
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The Top Bun
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Topic Sentence
Example
"Dogs make the best pets in the world."
2
The Filling
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The Details
Details
"Dogs love to play fetch and go for long walks. They also protect your family."
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The Bottom Bun
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Closing Sentence
Finished
"That is why dogs are amazing animals!"
Build Your Burger!
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What is the TOP BUN called?
2
What is the FILLING called?
3
What is the BOTTOM BUN called?
Burger Builder Worksheet Burger Builder
Worksheet: Paragraph Structure
Name:
Date:
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Match the Burger Job
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Tells the main idea
Facts and details
Wraps up the story
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Label the Diagram
Word Bank
Topic Sentence Details Closing Sentence
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2
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Step 3: Color It!
1 = ORANGE
2 = RED
3 = BROWN
Burger Paragraph Organizer Burger Paragraph Organizer
Topic: A special place I like to go!
Name:
Date:
Topic Sentence (Top Bun)
Starter: My special place is...
Supporting Details (Filling)
Starter: One reason I like this place is...
Closing Sentence (Bottom Bun)
Starter: That is why...
Paragraph Master Checklist
Topic Sentence
2-3 Details
Closing Sentence
Capital Letters
Ending Periods
Finger Spaces
Story Sequence Slides ๐
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Step-by-Step Stories
Telling tales in the right order!
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Narrative Writing
What is a Narrative?
A narrative is a story about something that happened.
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"Good stories follow a path so our readers don't get lost!"
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Special Order Words
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First
How the story starts.
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Next
The next thing.
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Then
One more thing.
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Last
How the story ends.
Put It In Order!
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I put on my pajamas and brushed my teeth.
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I read a story book with my dad.
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I hopped into bed and fell fast asleep.
Story Sequence Organizer Story Sequence Organizer
Tell your story in the right order!
Name:
Date:
Topic: What do you do after school?
First
Next
Then
Last
Story Word Bank
home snack homework play bus soccer read dinner
Fact Finders Slides ๐
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Fact Finders
Searching for truth in our writing!
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Informational Truth
What is a Fact?
A fact is something that is TRUE and can be proven.
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"You can find a fact in a book or by looking closely with your own eyes!"
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The sun is hot.
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Apples grow on trees.
Fact vs. Opinion
Fact
It is the same for EVERYONE.
"The sky is blue today."
Opinion
It is how YOU feel.
"The sky is beautiful today."
Is it a Fact?
1. Pizzas are delicious.
Opinion!
2. Pizzas are made with dough.
Fact!
3. Winter is too cold.
Opinion!
Fact Detective Sort Fact Detective Sort
Search for truth and feelings!
Name:
Date:
Facts
True for Everyone
Glue Facts Here
Opinions
How Someone Feels
Glue Opinions Here
The sun is a star.
Pizza is the best food.
Dogs have four legs.
Spiders are scary.
Apples are a fruit.
Blue is the best color.
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Mighty Opinions
Share what you think and feel!
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The O-R-E-O Way
What is an Opinion?
An opinion is how you think or feel about something.
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"People can have different opinions, and that's okay! Just say WHY you feel that way."
Fact
Dogs have 4 legs.
Opinion
Dogs are the best!
The O-R-E-O Way
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Opinion
Tell how you feel.
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Reason
Tell why.
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Example
Give a detail.
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Opinion
Say it again!
Use These Starters!
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"I believe..."
2
"I feel that..."
3
"In my opinion..."
4
"I think that..."
OREO Opinion Organizer O-R-E-O Opinion Organizer
Topic: Which is best: ice cream or cake?
Name:
Date:
O Opinion
Starter: In my opinion...
R Reason
Starter: One reason I think this is...
E Example
Starter: For example...
O Opinion
Starter: That is why I believe...
Opinion Words
delicious tasty sweet creamy
Linking Words
because also first another
OREO Pet Organizer O-R-E-O Opinion Organizer
Topic: Which make better pets: dogs or cats?
Name:
Date:
O Opinion
Starter: In my opinion, the best pet is...
R Reason
Starter: One reason they are the best is...
E Example
Starter: For example, they can...
O Opinion
Starter: This is why I think...
Pet Words
playful cuddly friendly fluffy
Linking Words
because also first another
Info Burger Slides ๐
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The Info Burger
Using Facts to Teach Others!
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Informational Writing
Burger Layers
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Top Bun
State your main topic.
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Filling
Give 3 or 4 real facts.
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Bottom Bun
Wrap it all up!
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Use Only Facts!
When we write information, we only tell what is TRUE.
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"Ants are icky."
No Feelings!
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"Ants have 6 legs."
Just Facts!
What will you teach?
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Animals
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Space
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Food Info Burger Organizer Info Burger Organizer
Topic:
Name:
Date:
Topic Sentence (Top Bun)
Sentence Frame
Today, I will teach you about
Fact Filling (The Filling)
6 Writing Lines
First,
Next,
Also,
Closing Sentence (Bottom Bun)
Sentence Frame
Now you know all about
Fact Master Check
Information Check!
Remember: Facts are real. Only use things you can prove!
How To Heroes Slides ๐ ๏ธ
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How-To Heroes
Writing steps to help others!
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Instruction Writing
What is a "How-To"?
A how-to paragraph gives INSTRUCTIONS.
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"It teaches someone how to do something new, step by step!"
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Hero Sequence Words
First
Get supplies ready.
Next
Do the first step.
Then
Keep going!
Last
Show the finish.
What can you teach?
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How to make a sandwich.
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How to brush your teeth.
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How to plant a seed.
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How to fold a shirt.
How To Hero Organizer How-To Hero Organizer
Topic: How to wash your hands!
Name:
Date:
First
Next
Then
Last
How-To Word Bank
water soap scrub rinse dry clean hands towel
Journal Genius Slides ๐
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Journal Genius
Writing our thoughts every day!
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Daily Writing
What is a Journal?
A journal is where you can write about anything!
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"It is like a letter to yourself. You can write about your feelings, your day, or a silly idea."
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3 Steps to Writing
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Pick a Prompt (the question).
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Use Burger Parts (Topic & Details).
3
Do a Self-Check to fix mistakes.
Am I Finished?
Topic Sentence?
At least 3 facts?
Capital Letters?
Periods ( . )?
Finger Spaces?
Closing Sentence?
Journal Master Template My Daily Journal
Writing my thoughts every day!
Name:
Date:
Today's Writing Prompt:
Write prompt here...
Journal Genius Check
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Structure
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Details
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Mechanics