Understanding Oreo Writing Structure

What does the “O” in Oreo writing stand for?

• Opinion

• Original

• Observation

• Option

What comes after stating your opinion in Oreo writing?

Which of the following is a "sentence starter" when stating your opinion?

• I don't like

• I believe

• I hate

• I never

What is an example on how to give a REASON?

• I think this is true because...

• I am right.

• I don't need to give a reason.

• One reason I feel this way is...

What is a reason given in the example about students wearing uniforms?

• It is fun to wear different clothes.

• It makes all students equal.

• Everyone loves fashion.

• It helps students to be unique.

After I state my opinion, I give a reason. Then I....

• ...finish my paragraph.

• ...give another opinion.

• ...give an example/evidence to my reason.

• ...uniforms are important.

How do we give evidence for our reasons in OREO writing?

• Think of other opinions to go with your reason

• Do research on and add information that supports your reason.

• Tell a story or give an example of a situation that backs up your reason

• We don't need evidence.

What should you do at the end of your Oreo writing?

• Change your opinion

• Restate your opinion using different words

• Add a new topic

• Write a question

What is the order of OREO?

​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Opinion
• Reason
• Examples/ Evidence
• Opinion (again)

Why do we use OREO writing?

• To change others opinions so they think like me.

• I never need to give my opinion.

• To express my opinions and explain my thinking.