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OREO Opinion Writing – 10 Graphic Organizers

Opinion writing is scaffolded through five organizer types, each repeated in a second visual version. The OREO page separates opinion, reason, evidence or example, and restated opinion. Additional sheets compare pros with cons, sort facts from opinions, map an introduction with two supported reasons, and frame a concluding paragraph. Together, the sequence moves from idea evaluation to organized persuasive composition.
Year groups
Primary, Years 3–6
Pages
10
File type
PDF
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Instant download · Updated Sep 24, 2025

Subject
Grammar, ESL, Writing, Language Development, English
Topic
Opinion Writing, Persuasive Writing
Resource types
Centers, Graphic Organizers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
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These graphic organizers help kids in grades 2-5 write better opinion pieces. When students need to write about what they think, these templates make it much easier.

This set is in a PDF format and printable. It consists of 10 pages of worksheets.

  • The main organizer uses OREO (Opinion, Reason, Evidence, and Restate). It's a simple way for kids to remember all the parts they need in their writing. Just like the cookie!

  • You also get a pros & cons chart so students can think about good and bad points before they decide what they think.

  • There's a Fact vs. Opinion Chart that helps kids tell the difference between what's real and what someone thinks.

  • The Persuasive Writing Map guides students to develop a clear beginning, middle, and end.

  • The Paragraph Frame provides sentence starters to get their ideas flowing.

These work great for writing time, centres, small groups, or when kids work alone. Just print them out and you're ready to go. Use them for regular classwork, homework, or even tests.

The best part? Kids actually understand how to use them. They break down opinion writing into small, easy steps.

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In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • State an opinion and support it with a reason and evidence

  • Separate factual statements from opinions

  • Compare advantages and disadvantages of a topic

  • Organize a persuasive introduction, supporting reasons, and conclusion

Teaching tips

  • Begin with the fact-versus-opinion and pros-and-cons pages before selecting a position.

  • Transfer the chosen position into the OREO planner, then use the paragraph frame for a complete draft.

Skills covered

  • Opinion development — writers connect a position with reasons and examples.

  • Argument organization — a hook, two supporting details, and a restated conclusion are mapped.

  • Evidence distinction — factual support is separated from opinion before drafting.

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