How do I make and print a hamburger paragraph template?

Type your writing topic into the prompt box, include the grade level and how many filling layers you want, choose a style, then click Generate. Figviz produces a print-ready hamburger paragraph organizer. Download the high-resolution image and print it, or save it as a PDF from your browser for a reusable template.

What is the difference between a blank template and a filled example?

A blank hamburger template shows the labeled but empty layers with writing lines, so students can fill in their own topic sentence, details, and conclusion. A filled example shows model text in each layer to demonstrate how a strong paragraph fits together. Describe which one you want in the prompt and Figviz will build it.

Which burger layer is which part of the paragraph?

The top bun is the topic sentence that states the main idea. The middle fillings, such as lettuce, tomato, patty, and cheese, are the supporting details and examples. The bottom bun is the concluding sentence that restates the main idea and closes the paragraph. A classic version has five layers, which matches a clear five sentence paragraph.

Is the hamburger paragraph generator free?

Yes. Every Figviz account starts with free credits you can use right away, no credit card required. Buying a pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks 4K export resolution for large worksheet or poster printing. Credits never expire.

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Q: Can I use it for my whole class?

Yes. Figviz exports hamburger paragraph organizers at up to 4K resolution, sharp enough for clear worksheet printing or large poster printing. Print copies for small groups, project one burger for a whole-class write-along, or share the digital PNG through your learning management system. For a standard worksheet, choose the portrait (3:4) aspect ratio.

Describe any writing topic and get a clear hamburger paragraph organizer in seconds. The top bun is your topic sentence, the fillings are your supporting details, and the bottom bun is your conclusion. Print as a worksheet or share digitally.

Last updated: 2026-06-26

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Hamburger Paragraph Organizer

A writing organizer with a top bun topic sentence, lettuce, tomato, and patty layers for supporting details and examples, and a bottom bun concluding sentence.

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Blank Hamburger Paragraph Template

A clean blank hamburger template with labeled but empty layers and ruled writing lines, ready to fill in by hand or digitally.

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Labeled Hamburger Paragraph

A teaching version with each layer clearly labeled to show how the top bun, fillings, and bottom bun map to the parts of a paragraph.

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Colorful Hamburger Writing Organizer

A bright, color-coded hamburger writing organizer where every layer has its own color, perfect for engaging younger writers.

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Five Sentence Hamburger Paragraph

A five sentence structure with one topic sentence, three supporting detail layers, and one concluding sentence, a classic format for new writers.

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Hamburger Paragraph Worksheet

A worked example worksheet showing a completed paragraph, with each burger layer filled in to model strong writing for students.

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What is a hamburger paragraph?

A hamburger paragraph is a writing graphic organizer that uses the layers of a hamburger to map out the parts of a strong paragraph. The top bun is the topic sentence that introduces the idea. The fillings in the middle, often shown as lettuce, tomato, patty, and cheese, are the supporting details and examples that give the paragraph substance. The bottom bun is the concluding sentence that wraps everything up. Just like a burger needs both buns to hold the fillings together, a paragraph needs a clear opening and closing to hold its details together. Figviz turns any writing topic into a finished hamburger organizer in seconds, so students can plan before they write.

How the burger layers map to paragraph parts

Top bun: the topic sentence. It tells the reader what the paragraph is about and states the main idea.

Lettuce and tomato: the first supporting details. These are the reasons or facts that back up the topic sentence.

Patty: the strongest example or piece of evidence, the meaty part of the paragraph that carries the most weight.

Cheese: an extra detail, explanation, or transition that connects the ideas and adds flavor to the writing.

Bottom bun: the concluding sentence. It restates the main idea in a fresh way and closes the paragraph.

How to use a hamburger organizer to write a paragraph

Choose your topic: type the subject of the paragraph, for example "why we should protect bees" or "my favorite holiday."

Add detail: mention the grade level, how many supporting detail layers you want, and any examples to include.

Pick a style: Classic keeps things simple, Colorful uses bright color-coded layers that engage younger writers, and Minimal suits clean digital worksheets.

Generate the organizer: click Generate Hamburger Paragraph and Figviz draws a stacked burger with labeled layers and writing lines.

Fill in each layer: write the topic sentence on the top bun, the supporting details on the fillings, and the conclusion on the bottom bun.

Download and print: export at 4K resolution for a crisp worksheet or poster, or save the PNG for digital assignments.

Blank templates versus labeled examples

Figviz can make two kinds of hamburger paragraph organizers. A blank template shows the empty stacked layers with labels and writing lines, ready for students to fill in by hand or annotate digitally. These are perfect for independent practice, writing centers, or homework. A labeled or completed example fills each layer with model text so students can see exactly how a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion fit together. Many teachers project a completed burger during a mini lesson, then hand out blank templates for students to try on their own. To switch between the two, just describe what you want in the prompt, for example "a blank hamburger template" or "a completed hamburger paragraph about recycling."

Classroom uses for the hamburger paragraph

The hamburger paragraph is a favorite in elementary and middle school ELA classrooms because it makes an abstract writing structure concrete and memorable. Use it to introduce paragraph writing, to scaffold opinion and informative pieces, and to support striving or multilingual writers who benefit from a clear visual frame. It works for narrative reflections, book responses, science explanations, and short answer test prep. Print copies for small groups, project one burger for a whole-class write-along, or assign the digital PNG through your learning management system so students can plan their paragraphs from home. Pair it with a checklist so students confirm every layer is in place before they write their final draft.

Frequently asked questions

A hamburger paragraph is a writing graphic organizer that uses burger layers to represent the parts of a paragraph. The top bun is the topic sentence, the fillings are the supporting details and examples, and the bottom bun is the concluding sentence. With Figviz, you describe your topic and the AI designs a clear, printable hamburger organizer in seconds.

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