Opinion writing graphic organizer

This is a simple graphic organizer to use when students are working on an opinion piece with the OREO strategy. There is both a lined and unlined version. Check out some of my great phonics packets! AR Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! OR Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! ER, IR, UR Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! Bossy R Bundle (AR, OR, ER, IR & UR) Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! AI & AY Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! OI & OY Worksheets & Activities - NO PREP! OA & OW…

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Oreos can make pervasive writing more fun! I came across a graphic organizer titled "OREO" when researching ways to teach facts and opinions. I ended up getting way off track but in the end found a brand new-to-me teaching idea. I decided to try this method with Alyssa (Age 8). It was something different from our regular routine which provided a little more variety to our homeschool day. Prior to using the Oreo Opinion Organizer we watched an OREO powerpoint to introduce the method and…

Opinion writing can be very challenging for students, especially when they have little experience with this genre of writing. I often find that my students have a difficult time with one, or ALL of the following: Stating their opinions. Generating strong reasons to support their opinions. Using details and examples to support their reasons. This year when I introduced opinion writing, I decided to take more of a collaborative approach, in which ALL students were able to contribute ideas, and…

With this printable graphic organizer for opinion writing you can start learning how to plan a well written opinion essay for school assignments.

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How do you introduce opinion writing to your students? Do you use fun videos, interactive games, books to build background knowledge, or current events? There are many different ways teachers can help students understand the purpose of opinion writing. Here are 7 ideas to introduce opinion writing to your elementary students.

Last week we started our Opinion Writing unit and our class focused on {fabulous} facts and {outstanding} opinions! This week, we moved r...