Lesson 5: The Hamburger Model of Persuasive Writing

PERSUASION

• There are many ways in which one can try to persuade others to do or believe something:

• Advertisements• Newspaper editorials• Speeches• Conversation• Writing

• Take out SA 5A and read “Why You Should Become a Vegetarian.”

• As you read, underline words that are used to persuade.

5.1: INTRODUCTION TO THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• What words did you underline? How were those words used to persuade?

• Turn to SA 5B. Use the hamburger model to break down the paragraph you read on SA 5A.

• What is the “top bun,” or topic statement of the paragraph?

• What is the “meat” or supporting reasons? How many reasons does the author provide? Are they convincing reasons? Explain.

• What extra “fixings,” or details and examples did the author include in the paragraph?

• What is the “bottom bun,” or conclusion to the paragraph?

5.1: INTRODUCTION TO THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• Take out SA 5C. You will be rearranging the sentences on this page, using the Hamburger Model as a guide to composing a paragraph with the sentences. This will be a partner activity.

• You will be sharing your final paragraph with the class.

• Do you agree or disagree with the arrangement of the sentences?

• What other possibilities are there for the arrangement?

• How could we change the paragraph to make it more interesting or convincing?

5.2: PRACTICE WITH THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• You will be using the Hamburger Model to respond to the following prompt:

• Should students receive cash rewards for earning good grades in school? Take a point of view on this questions and write a paragraph explaining and defending your opinion.

5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• Think about the prompt. Is your first reaction to agree or disagree?

• Think of at least one reason for your point of view.

• Now, write down your opinion and reasons for holding this opinion.

• Find a partner who shares your opinion.• Together, complete SA 5D , the Hamburger

Model using your opinion and reasons.• Draft a paragraph. Then revise and write your

final paragraph on chart paper (provided) to share with the class.

5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• As you listen to your classmates’ paragraphs, consider the following:

• Identify the structural elements of the paragraph (introduction, reasons, elaboration, and conclusion).

• How convincing is the paragraph? What makes it work, or what could make it work better?

5.3: WRITE USING THE HAMBURGER MODEL

• Remember that you should be adding entries to your Literature Journals based on your reactions to your independent reading.

• This writing is informal, but provides you with the chance to sharpen your analytical skills, deepen your appreciation of the workings of a text, and improve your ability to communicate your ideas, feelings, and reactions.

• We will begin meeting individually tomorrow.

JOURNAL CONFERENCES: COMING SOON!

• Use the Hamburger Model to write a persuasive paragraph responding to the following prompt:

• Imagine that the student government has been given $500 to purchase something to benefit the school. Take a point of view on how the money should be spent and write a paragraph explaining and defending your opinion.

• Your paragraph should be in rough draft form and should be completed by tomorrow for completion credit. You will use it again in Lesson 8 in a couple of weeks.

• Continue reading and responding to your novel. The reading and your set of questions 1B or 1C are due_______________________.

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