1、,Do You Know?,ParagraphMain ideaDetail,what the story or paragraph is mostly about sentences that support the main ideaa group of sentences that includes a main idea and details,Details,The introductory sentence introduces the reader to the topic of your paragraph. Try to make it exciting!,On warm s
2、ummer days, I love trying to catch butterflies. I have so much fun running around in my backyard chasing after the pretty butterflies that go zooming by! If I am lucky enough to catch one, I never keep it for very long. After all, butterflies belong in their natural habitat. I surely cant wait until
3、 next summer so that I can grab my net and catch some butterflies!,Be sure to add at least three reasons, examples, or main points that support the introductory/topic sentence.,These reasons, examples, or points are the lettuce, tomato, cheese, and meat of the paragraph.,MAIN POINTS, REASONS, OR EXA
4、MPLES,Add Delicious Details,Be sure to,A good paragraph includes details that DESCRIBE or TELL ABOUT the main points or reasons.,Details should be “delicious” or interesting. When you write a hamburger paragraph, compare your details to all of the yummy parts of a hamburger such as:*Lettuce*Tomato*C
5、heese *Meat,(Elaboration),Add Delicious Details,Again, your elaboration should describe or tell about your main points. They should stick to the topic.,Which detail doesnt quite belong?I really love my brother! His name is Jeff and he is super funny. One of my favorite things to do with my brother i
6、s play video games. He always beats me! Sometimes my sister cries at night. Maybe my brother will play a video game with me tonight!,Too Much Detail,The Trouble With,How would a hamburger taste if it had ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, barbecue sauce, Swiss cheese, spicy ch
7、eese, and olives on top? Too much, right?,A writer can add too much detail to a paragraph as well. Paragraphs should be about 5-8 sentences long. If your paragraph is pages and pages long, you will eventually lose the interest of your reader.,Just Right Detail,An Example of,My favorite school lunch
8、is chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes. One reason why I love this lunch so much is that it tastes so great! I also love being able to smell the yummy nuggets hours before its even lunch time. The creamy mashed potatoes and gravy just slide down my throat. I cant WAIT until the next chicken nugget
9、day!,So far we have learned that a hamburger paragraph needs a top bun or INTRODUCTORY sentence. The introduction should introduce the reader to your topic.We also learned that good paragraphs contain three to six supporting sentences that tell more about the introductory sentence. These main points
10、, examples, or details can be compared to the ingredients of a hamburger, such as the lettuce, tomato, cheese, and hamburger patty. But whats missing? Hmm,Lets Review,The bottom bun of a hamburger helps hold all of the ingredients together. It works with the top bun to keep the meat, cheese, tomato,
11、 and lettuce from falling on the floor!The concluding sentence of a paragraph helps hold all of the sentences together! It works with the introductory sentence to keep the details from falling apart. The concluding sentence should be interesting and let your reader know that you are finished writing
12、. It wraps everything up!,My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features. First, it is noted for the Wheaton River, which is very wide and beautiful. Also, on the other side of the town is Wheaton Hill, which is unusual because it is very steep. The third amazing feature is the Big Old T
13、ree. This tree stands two hundred feet tall and is probably about six hundred years old. These three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous place.,My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features. First, it is noted for the Wheaton River, which is very wide and beautiful
14、. On either side of this river, which is 175 feet wide, are many willow trees which have long branches that can move gracefully in the wind. In autumn the leaves of these trees fall and cover the riverbanks like golden snow. Also, on the other side of the town is Wheaton Hill, which is unusual becau
15、se it is very steep. Even though it is steep, climbing this hill is not dangerous, because there are some firm rocks along the sides that can be used as stairs. There are no trees around this hill, so it stands clearly against the sky and can be seen from many miles away. The third amazing feature i
16、s the Big Old Tree. This tree stands two hundred feet tall and is probably about six hundred years old. These three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous place.,1. People can avoid burglaries by taking certain precautions. 2. There are several advantages to growing up in a small
17、town. 3. Most US universities require a 550 point TOEFL score for a number of reasons. 4. Fixing a flat tire on a bicycle is easy if you follow these steps. 5. There are several enjoyable ways to travel between the US and Queretaro. 6. Effective leadership requires specific qualities that anyone can develop. 7. Industrial waste poured into Pearl River has led to dramatic changes in its ability to support marine life. 8. In order to fully explore the wreck of the Titanic, scientists must address several problems.,
