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Opinion Text Planning Template (Using OREO)

In English Language Arts and Reading Text Structures Writing

PDF, Word | 1 page|Grades: 3 - 6

A planning template for students to use when writing an opinion text.

Use this planning template when studying opinion writing with your students.

Encourage your students to use the planning template to help organize their ideas before writing.

The template uses the OREO method for planning an opinion text (opinion, reason, explanation, opinion).

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Developing Opinion Writing Skills Unit Plan - Grade 3 and Grade 4
This English unit addresses the genre of opinion writing; specifically, how to write a well-structured opinion piece.

10 lessons 3 - 4

Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
In Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes

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