Essay Writing Preparation: The ‘Hamburger’ Paragraph: Self-Paced Extended Version

This is a self-paced course; however, all submitted work will receive feedback from a real instructor.

Students will learn the ‘hamburger’ paragraph method (topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence).

Module 1: The Paragraph

Students will be introduced to the structure of writing a paragraph.

We will work on topic sentences, supporting details, and the closing sentence.

Students will practice identifying the different parts in a paragraph.

Students will select a prompt and submit their paragraph.

Assignment #1: Select one prompt and submit paragraph.

Students will receive a review on their work.

Module 2:  Extended Practice

Students will be given a paragraph worksheet to help them identify the parts of a paragraph.

Students will choose another prompt and share their work by posting in the classroom.

During this week, students will be asked to share their work and read one another’s work. This will allow them to share ideas and suggestions and practice peer reviews.

Module 3: The Essay

Students will learn how to structure the introduction and conclusion.

Introduction: (the hook/attention-getter) and writing a thesis statement.

Conclusion:  I will teach the ‘upside-down’ introduction method.

Students will learn about the basic outline format.

The students will be given three options for their writing prompt.

Assignment #2: Students will complete and submit a three paragraph essay.

Feedback will be provided and they will revise/edit their essay based on the suggestions from the feedback.

Module 4: The Essay Revised

Students will submit the revised essay for week three.