This document provides guidance on using the OREO method for writing a persuasive opinion piece. OREO stands for: O - Opinion: State your opinion on the topic. R - Reasons: Give reasons to support your opinion. E - Evidence/Examples: Provide examples and evidence to back up your reasons. O - Opinion: Restate your original opinion. The document also provides sample topics, persuasive phrases to use, types of examples that could support an argument, and encourages the reader to practice applying the OREO method to form their own persuasive opinion on a given topic.

1. OREO
Stating Your
Opinion

2. The OREO Process
O = Opinion
R = Reasons
E = Evidence/Examples
O = Opinion (again)

3. Persuasive Phrases
• I am writing to..
• We can solve this by…
• I believe that…
• What would happen if…
• Do you realize…
• I challenge…
• A friend of mine says…
• Are you interested in…
• If you continue to think this way,…

4. A Sample Opinion
Opinion: I believe that all
students should wear
uniforms.
Not an Opinion: I want to
work on making our
playground better.
(This is a STATEMENT)

5. What does Persuade Mean?
• A means of convincing
people.
– To buy a certain product
– To believe something
– To act a certain way
– To agree with a point of
view

6. Let’s Get Started!
O: Opinion
– State your thoughts and
feelings about a certain
topic.
– Make sure you feel
strongly enough to pick a
side and stay with it!

7. Pick a Side
• School Uniforms- Yes or
No?
• Installing a snack
machine for students-
Why or Why Not?
• Should I read your
favorite book? Why or
Why Not?
• Cancel Recess? Why or
Why Not?

8. KEEP GOING!
R: Reasons
– Now that you have
chosen a side, give your
reasons!
– A good persuasive paper
would have at least
three reasons!
Topic: School Uniforms:
Reasons:
1.
2.
3.

9. NEXT!
E: Examples
– You now have your reasons
for believing in your topic.
– Give me examples of why I
should agree with you.
– WHAT SUPPORTS YOUR
AGUEMENT!

10. What Could Your Examples Be?
• Use BIG names.
– Former U.S. president Bill
Clinton thinks that junk
food should be taken out
of vending machines.
• Logos
– Facts, numbers and
information can be very
convincing!
– Example: A Snickers bar
has 280 calories and 30
grams of sugar. That’s not
very healthy.
• Use Emotion!
– Example: This is the most
enjoyable book I have
ever read!
• Relate to others.
– Example: Believe me! I’ve
been there before. I’m
just like you.

11. LAST!
O: Opinion
– Restate your opinion
– Remind the reader what
your stand point is!

12. ARE YOU READY TO PERSUADE?