OREO paragraphs

What does the O stand for in OREO?

• Or

• Opinion

• Only write on the first line

What does the R stand for in OREO?

• Reason

• Repeat the central idea

• Restate your central idea

What does the E stand for in OREO?

• Explain with examples

• End your essay

• Examples of counterargument

What does the last O stand for in OREO?

• Opinion

• Only say one reason

• One new detail

The goal of persuasive writing is to...?

• Entertain

• Convince

• Explain

• Instruct

An argument consists of:

• Claims, evidence, support.
• Claim, reasons, evidence, and counterargument.

• Claims and reasons
• Claims and evidence.

A claim is...

• The writer’s position on an issue.

• Proof that something is true.

• A main idea, supported by reasons and evidence.

A counterargument is...

• A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim; the opponent’s opinion.

• A claim that supports the argument

What is is purpose of an argument?

• To prove that your opinion is correct.

• To make a claim about an issue.

• To yell at someone until they agree with you.

Evidence is....

• statistics, numbers, or sources which support the reasons

• details 
• Reasons why your claim is true

• made up by the person making the claim