Free Writing Opinion Using The Oreo Method Lesson Plan for 7th Grade Students

Topic: Using the OREO Method to Write Opinion Pieces

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to write an opinion piece using the OREO method (Opening, Ruthless criticism, Explanation, and Conclusion).

Materials

• Writing prompts on a variety of topics (e.g. gun control, nuclear energy, organic food)
• WriteDIkes (or other writing prompts)
• Pencils and paper

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students to think about a topic that they are passionate about and would like to write about.
• Give them a few minutes to brainstorm and come up with a topic.
• Once they have a topic, ask them to share their ideas with a partner.
• Encourage them to be creative and think of as many ideas as they can.

Direct Instruction

• Once students have had time to brainstorm, introduce the OREO method of opinion writing.
• Explain that the OREO method stands for organization, reasons, evidence, and ointment.
• Organization: Explain that it is important to organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.
• Reasons: Explain that we should include reasons supporting our opinion.
• Evidence: Explain that we should include evidence to support our reasons and opinions.
• Ointment: Explain that we should tie our ideas together with a conclusion.
• Provide examples of each element using the brainstormed topic.

Guided Practice

• Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of OREOs.
• Have students use the OREOs to brainstorm ideas for their opinion writing.
• As they brainstorm, have them use the OREO method to organize their ideas.
• Once they have a list of ideas, have them use the OREO method to organize their ideas into a coherent opinion essay.
• Have them use the evidence from their brainstorming to support their reasons.
• Have them use their reasons to support their opinion.
• Have them use a concluding sentence that ties their ideas together.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a topic of their choice and brainstorm ideas for their opinion writing.
• Use the OREO method to organize their ideas.
• Use the OREO method to organize their ideas into a coherent opinion essay.
• Use the evidence from their brainstorming to support their reasons.
• Use their reasons to support their opinion.
• Use a concluding sentence that ties their ideas together.
• Have them submit their opinion writing to the teacher for assessment.

Closure

• Have students share their opinion writing with the class.
• Have students give feedback to their peers using the OREO method.

Evaluation

• Observe students during the independent practice and provide feedback.
• Collect and grade the opinion writing using the OREO method.