Phase: | Before/Engage |
Activity: | Organize the class into groups of three or four. Show them a package of Oreo cookies and explain to the class that they have an important task. They will try to convince their peers of the best way to eat an Oreo cookie. To make the assignment more interesting, tell the students that the group who can make the most convincing written description will win the bag of cookies! Do not provide the students with any clues related to the word "OREO." Wait and allow the students to have an opportunity to learn from each other. Once all the groups have finished with the "Oreo" writing task, pass out a copy of the OREO worksheet from the link below and play the digital resource. The students will add notes to each section of the worksheet as the video plays. https://www.edrawsoft.com/template-oreo-writing-graphic-organizer.php Possible Answers:
After the students have completed the OREO organizer, have them compare answers within their groups and make corrections to the group's oreo opinion writing piece if needed. Finally, it is time to see who will win the bag of cookies! Instruct each student to take out a sheet of paper and create a chart with a vertical column titled Group Number and then a column for each letter of the word OREO. The teacher will create this chart on the board also and complete it as the class reads their opinion writing pieces. Group Number O R E O 1 2 One student from each group will read aloud their group's written description of how to eat an oreo cookie. The students will place a check under each letter if the opinion paper follows the format from the video and their organizer. Did it begin with an opinion? Were reasons stated supported by examples? Did the essay have a conclusion? This will continue until all groups have a chance to share their assignment. Finally, discuss the results from the chart and allow time for students to ask questions or make comments. All students get a cookie. |
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Advanced Preparation: | Buy Oreos. Make a copy of the graphic organizer or have students create their own. The teacher must have a way to display the digital resource. |
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