O.R.E.O. and A.C.E.S. Paragraph Structures – Flashcards
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OREO paragraph format/structure
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Use this structure when you have to agree or disagree with something. Persuasive or Argument writing.
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ACES paragraph format/structure
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Use this structure when you have to explain something. Informative or Expository writing.
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"O" stands for
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State your OPINION on the topic.
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"R" stands for
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Give a REASON to back up your opinion.
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(OREO) "E" stands for
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EVIDENCE - Use facts to back up your reason (quote, stats, true stories, examples)
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second "O"
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Restate your OPINION. Wrap up the main idea of the paragraph.
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"A" stands for
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ANSWER the question (topic sentence)
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"C"stands for
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CITE an example or specific piece of text that supports or proves your answer.
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ACES "E" stands for
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detailed EXPLANATION showing how your citation supports what you wrote for your answer.
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"S" stands for
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SUMMARIZE - Wrap up sentence that re-words your answer.
