Grade 5: OREO graphic organizer in persuasive writing By: T.D. 1.

1 Objectives Students will be able to use the graphic organizer OREO in prewriting stage of writing opinion/persuasive pieces 1.2 Standards PA.R.1.4.5.C Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed P.A.E.1.6.5.A.2 Distinguish relevant information, ideas, and opinions from those that are irrelevant P.A.E.1.6.5.D.6 Give Reasons for opinions Standard: E05.C.1.1 Write opinion pieces on topics, or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information C.C.1.4.5.J Create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writers purpose 1.3 Anticipatory Set The lesson will begin with each table group having oreos on a plate I will ask students to look at the oreos amongst their groups, and discuss what they see and can tell from looking at the oreo 1.4 Procedure Ask students what they could observe from looking at the oreos and call on volunteers, then write responses on the board o Answers may include 2 cookie parts, stuffing in the middle, stuffing is the good part etc. Introduce the acronym OREO, and ask if everyone knows what an acronym is Write out the letters, O,R,E,O on board and fill in opinion, reasons, explanation, opinion (restated) resembling the cookie sandwich Explain that this type of graphic organizer is a great way to gather thoughts, ideas, and have clear and distinct points, tool for prewriting stage Tell class that later in the week everyone will be writing their own opinion pieces in a form of a letter to a friend or family Ask students for an example of a topic we could write together and fill out the organizer on board o Examples: uniforms, clocks in all classrooms, bell, longer lunch period, class pet Transition into handing out picture book to each table group (different stories) Ask students to work with table group to read through the story and fill out an oreo organizer to identify the opinion, reasons, explanations/example and restating opinion o Use Children Make Terrible Pets, Dont Eat the Baby, and Dont Let the Pigeon

Stay Up Late! Let groups work for a couple of minutes o Check in to see how groups are doing and if any one has questions or is confused Ask each table group to quickly sum up their book and what they filled in for each section of the graphic organizer (record on board) o Who thinks they can tell me what the opinion of the narrator is? o How about a reason? What reason does the narrator give? o Examples: What does the narrator say to explain his/her point and ideas? What kind of details does he/she give? o Lets restate the opinion so it is clear to the reader Hand out exit slips and explain that students will need to come up with/brainstorm 3 topics individually to write about in their letter as well as an audience o Give students a few minutes o Ask for some volunteers to share and record on board (ideas may spark new ideas for other classmates) 1.5 Differentiation 1.6 Closure Who can tell me why we learned about OREO today and how it is going to help all of you as we move forward? Students will turn in the exit slip to me with three ideas brainstormed for the persuasive letter assignment and intended audiences For homework students will be asked to pick one of the three ideas and create and OREO graphic organizer to gather ideas and examples I will check organizers over the following day to make sure students have strong focus, reasons and examples before moving on to the drafting stage Later on in the week students will draft, revise and edit with peers and eventually publish their persuasive letters by sending or mailing them to a family member or friend 1.7 Formative/Summative Assessment of Students (P-12) Formative: Students will turn in their exit slips with three ideas they brainstormed that they are thinking of writing their persuasive letter on along with the intended audience Summative: At the end of the week/and or persuasive unit, students will turn in a portfolio that will include their OREO organizer, first draft, conferencing forms and checklists from the revision and drafting stage and their final copy of the letter 1.8 Materials/Equipment

Oreo cookies for anticipatory set Oreo graphic organizer worksheet Exit slips Dont Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! By Mo Williams Dont Eat the Baby by Amy Young Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown.

1.9 Technology None required o Can substitute typing brainstorming ideas and OREO worksheet through word or smart board, but not necessary 2.1 Reflection on Planning 2.2 Reflection on Instruction