OREO Opinion Paragraph Slides
Persuasive Writing Guide • Double-Stuffed Strategy
The 7-Sentence O.R.E.O. Paragraph
Formula: 1 Hook + 4 Evidence + 2 Wrap
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Top Cookie
Sentence 1
State Clear Opinion (Claim)
Hook your reader and boldly state your argument without wavering.
Sentence Starters:
"In my view,..." • "Undeniably,..." • "Clearly,..."
R1•E1
Cream Layer 1
Sentences 2 & 3
S2: First Strong Reason
Give your primary "why." ("First of all,...")
S3: Concrete Evidence 1
Back it up with a fact or detail. ("For example,...")
R2•E2
Cream Layer 2
Sentences 4 & 5
S4: Second Reason
Add another key argument. ("Furthermore,...")
S5: Concrete Evidence 2
Prove it with specific proof. ("Specifically,...")
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Bottom Cookie
Sentences 6 & 7
S6: Restate Opinion
Rephrase your claim with new words. ("As shown,...")
S7: Clincher (Final Punch)
End with a call-to-action or insight. ("Ultimately,...")
