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Opinion Writing

Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 4
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Opinion Writing, OREO
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will write persuasive essays using the OREO method for opinion writings and demonstrating effective use of techniques such as descriptions and transitional words and phrases.

ELA.4.C.1.3 Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, using evidence from multiple sources, elaboration, and an organizational structure with transitions.
Other ELAGSE4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. rna. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writerâ€™s purpose.

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Video : Opinion Writing: Using the letters O.R.E.O to learn how to write a persuasive or opinion piece.

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Quiz : Opinion Writing

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

What is an opinion?

A) Something that can be proven

B) The way you think or feel about a topic

Question #2

What is the first step of any writing process?

A) Proofread the writing.

B) Write a draft.

C) Plan using notes and or graphic organizers.

D) Cite sources.

Question #3

When you write an Opinion Essay, the writer should ...

A) make sure there are a lot of words

B) dig in the text for examples to prove your opinion

C) download one from the internet

Question #4

The goal of persusaive writing is to..?

A) Entertain

B) Convince

C) Explain

D) Instruct

Question #5

The O in OREO stands for Opinion?

A) Yes

B) No

Question #6

The R in OREO stands for "restate your centeral idea."

A) Yes

B) No

Question #7

The E in OREO stands for "Explain with examples."

A) Yes

B) No

Question #8

What does the last O stand for in OREO?

A) Opinion

B) Only say one reason

C) One new detail

Question #9

What should you start every writing with?

A) Statement

B) Evidence

C) Concluding Sentence

D) Hook Sentence

Question #10

Provide ONE sentence starter/transition phrase that can be used in the O parapgraph in an OREO paragraph.

Student Response

Resources : Opinion Writing Outline

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

Opinion Writing
The following source will guide you in an outline for your Opinion Writing. The resources is also helpful in some tips to lead you to success within your writing.

OREO Method Graphic Organizer
This link will provide you with various graphic organizers to assist you in organizing your thoughts and ideas.

Opinion Writing Game
Complete the "Opinion Writing - Match Up" game to practice identifying opinions, reasons, and evidence.

Standards: ELA.4.C.1.3,

Video : Opinion Writing: Using the letters O.R.E.O to learn how to write a persuasive or opinion piece.

Quiz : Opinion Writing

Resources : Opinion Writing Outline