1. Elizabeth Celeste Coiman-Lopez, BAT, MS. Houston Community College
4/4/2019
WRITING A PARAGRAPH
Vs.
Elizabeth Celeste Coiman-Lopez, BAT, MS.
Houston Community College

2. HAMBURGER STRUCTURE TOPIC SENTENCE: Main Idea of the Paragraph.
SUPPORTING IDEA #1: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example T
SUPPORTING IDEA #2: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example
SUPPORTING IDEA #3: Explains the Main Idea.
DETAIL 1: Example DETAIL 2: Example
Concluding Sentence:
Summarizes the Main Idea.
Similar to, but not exactly as the topic sentence.
HAMBURGER STRUCTURE

3. Think of as many ideas as possible related to your topic
RULES:
Think of as many ideas as possible related to your topic
and write them down.
TOPIC: My Goals
Financial Security
Healthy
Music
Entertainment
Friends
Family
BRAINSTORMING

4. Life Goals WEB ORGANIZER 2. Healthy 1. Financial 3. Music 2. 1. 2. 2.
WEB GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: TITLE: ________________________ NAME: _________________________ 2. 1. 2. 1.
2. Healthy
1. Financial
Life Goals
3. Music 2. 1.
WEB ORGANIZER

5. Life Goals WEB ORGANIZER 2. Healthy 1. Financial Security 3. Music
WEB GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: TITLE: ________________________ NAME: _________________________
2. Healthy eating
1. Debts
2. Travel
1. Exercise
2. Healthy
1. Financial Security
Life Goals
3. Music
2. Favorite
1. Instrument
WEB ORGANIZER

6. WEB OUTLINE Life Goals 1. Financial Security 2. Healthy 3. Music
TITLE
Life Goals
TOPIC SENTENCE   
SUPPORTING IDEA #1
First,
DETAIL #1
DETAIL #2
Debts
Travel
SUPPORTING IDEA #2
Next,
Exercise
Healthy eating
SUPPORTING IDEA #3
Last,
Instrument
Favorite
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In conclusion,
1. Debts
2. Travel
1. Exercise
2. Healthy Eating
1. Financial Security
2. Healthy
Life Goals
3. Music
1. Instrument
2. Favorite
WEB OUTLINE

7. SUPPORTING IDEAS AND DETAILS
RULES
THREE (3) SUPPORTING IDEAS giving information, descriptions, or reasons about the main idea.
TRANSITION WORDS for each idea.
TWO (2) DETAILS giving examples and explaining each idea.
Write one sentence for each supporting idea and each detail.
TRANSITION WORDS
First, Next, Last,
First, Second, Third,
Generally, Furthermore, Finally,
In the first place, Also, Lastly,
To be sure, Additionally, Finally,
In conclusion,…(concluding sentence)
SUPPORTING IDEAS AND DETAILS

8. TOPIC SENTENCE – OPEN SENTENCE
Provides the main idea of the paragraph.
OPEN SENTENCE: all 3 ideas are named: SPECIFIC
For example:
The three most popular pets in the United States are dogs, cats, and fish.
WRITE:
First, write the sentence about dogs.
Then write about cats.
Finally, write about fish.
TOPIC SENTENCE – OPEN SENTENCE

9. TITLE
Life Goals
TOPIC SENTENCE   
There are three important goals in life that could help you to be happier, like having financial security, being healthy, and enjoying music.
SUPPORTING IDEA #1
First, having financial security will help you to enjoy life.
DETAIL #1
DETAIL #2
Debts
Travel
SUPPORTING IDEA #2
Next, being healthy is very important so you can feel well and be energized.
Exercise
Healthy eating
SUPPORTING IDEA #3
Last, enjoying music is an important factor to keep up with life’s problems.
Instrument
Favorite
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In conclusion,
1. Debts
2. Travel
1. Exercise
2. Healthy Eating
1. Financial Security
2. Healthy
Life Goals
3. Music
1. Instrument
2. Favorite
Write a complete sentence for each Supporting Idea and the Conclusion.
WEB and OUTLINE

10. CONCLUDING SENTENCE – CLOSED SENTENCE
Used to end the paragraph.
Topic sentence and concluding sentence should include the same information, but not the same exact words.
CLOSED SENTENCE: animals are generally mentioned but NOT named: GENERAL
For example:
These are several animals that Americans prefer as pets at
their homes.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE – CLOSED SENTENCE

11. TITLE
Goals
TOPIC SENTENCE   
There are three important goals in life that could help you to be happier, like having financial security, being healthy, and enjoying music.
SUPPORTING IDEA #1
First, having financial security will help you to enjoy life.
DETAIL #1
DETAIL #2
Debts
Travel
SUPPORTING IDEA #2
Next, being healthy is very important so you can feel well and be energized.
Exercise
Healthy eating
SUPPORTING IDEA #3
Last, enjoying music is an important factor to keep up with life’s problems.
Instrument
Favorite
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In conclusion, working hard toward these goals will help you to be happier and to enjoy life to the fullest.
Write a complete sentence for each Supporting Idea and the Conclusion.
OUTLINE

12. Life Goals (Title in the center)
Heading
___________________ (Your Name)
Mrs. Coiman-Lopez (Your Instructor’s Name)
HCC – Writing (Subject)
June 13, (Date)
First Draft (Draft #)
Life Goals (Title in the center)
Indent
There are three important goals in life that could help you to be happier, like having financial security, being healthy, and enjoying music.  First, having financial security will help you to enjoy life. Paying all debts is important in order to have extra money for other things you want to do. You can travel anywhere you want to go, and you can meet new people while you visit your family. Next, being healthy is very important so you can feel well and be energized. Eating healthy is an important step toward feeling well. Exercising regularly can keep the body in shape and improve your life. Last, enjoying music is an important factor to keep up with life’s problems. Practicing a musical instrument or learning to play a new one, will help you have a sense of accomplishment. At the same time, singing or listening to a favorite music can transport you far away from any problem you might have. In conclusion, working hard toward these goals will help you to be happier and to enjoy life to the fullest.
SAMPLE PARAGRAPH

13. WEB GRAPHIC ORGANIZER TITLE: ________________________ NAME: _________________________2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 3. 2. 1.
WEB ORGANIZER

14. OUTLINE - Brainstorming
It helps to organize the main ideas, supporting ideas, and details.
It is like a map, because it gives you something to follow.
Write COMPLETE sentences: Topic, Supporting Idea, and Concluding Sentences.
4/4/2019
First,
Next,
Last,
In conclusion,
OUTLINE - Brainstorming