Hamburger Paragraph Organizer
This hamburger paragraph organizer plans a paragraph one layer at a time. A top bun holds the topic sentence, three fillings hold the details, and a bottom bun holds the closing sentence. Each layer is a ruled box.
- Grade Level
- K to Grade 5
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Hamburger Paragraph Organizer Example
A 2nd grader plans a paragraph about fall, one sentence on each layer.
What's in the Hamburger Paragraph Organizer
Five Ruled Layers
Top Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Patty and Bottom Bun, one wide box for each sentence.
Topic and Closing Sentences
The buns hold the sentence that opens the paragraph and the one that closes it.
Transition Word Reminder
An instruction line names First, Next, Also and Finally to start each sentence.
Word, Google Docs and PDF
Edit it in Word or Google Docs, or print the PDF. US Letter and A4.
How to Use the Hamburger Paragraph Organizer
Pick a Topic
Write the paragraph topic in the Topic field, such as a favorite season, and read it aloud together.
Write the Top Bun
In the Top Bun box, students write one sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
Add Three Details
Students write a detail in each filling box, starting with a word like First, Next or Also.
Close the Paragraph
In the Bottom Bun box, students restate the topic in new words, starting with Finally or a similar word.
Copy It Out
Students read the five sentences in order, then copy them onto lined paper as one paragraph.
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