1、How to Write aDo 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 detailsIntroduction SentenceMain IdeaDetailsClosing SentenceTop BunIntroductory SentenceThe introductory sentence intr
2、oduces the reader to the topic of your paragraph.Try to make it exciting!On warm summer 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.Aft
3、er all,butterflies belong in their natural habitat.I surely cant wait until 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,tom
4、ato,cheese,and meat of the paragraph.MAIN POINTS,REASONS,OR EXAMPLESBe sure toA 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 h
5、amburger such as:*Lettuce*Tomato*Cheese *Meat(Elaboration)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 brot
6、her is play video games.He always beats me!Sometimes my sister cries at night.Maybe my brother will play a video game with me tonight!How would a hamburger taste if it had ketchup,mustard,mayonnaise,pickles,lettuce,tomatoes,barbecue sauce,Swiss cheese,spicy cheese,and olives on top?Too much,right?A
7、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.My favorite school lunch is chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes.One reason why I love this lunch so much
8、 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 day!So far we have learned that a hamburger paragraph needs a top bun or INTRODUCTOR
9、Y 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,examples,or details can be compared to the ingredients of a hamburger,such as the lett
10、uce,tomato,cheese,and hamburger patty.But whats missing?Hmm Bottom BunConcluding SentenceThe bottom bun of a hamburger helps hold all of the ingredients together.It works with the top bun to keep the meat,cheese,tomato,and lettuce from falling on the floor!The concluding sentence of a paragraph help
11、s 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.It wraps everything up!My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features.F
12、irst,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 Tree.This tree stands two hundred feet tall and is probably about six hundred years old.These
13、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.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 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.
