Oreo Cookie Writing

This introductory writing activity uses Oreo cookies to expose students to the concept of response writing (rather than simply summarizing an event or information). This activity promotes use of description and adequate pacing to adequately detail an event or experience.

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Students:

  • connect with how they personally feel about an issue or a piece of literature.
  • learn about the importance of sharing their unique perspectives (vs. simply regurgitating information).

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Applying

Helpful Hints

Materials:

  • a large bag of OREO cookies
  • chalk or whiteboard
  • pencils or pens
  • paper

References

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