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Come Aboard the RAFT

Come Aboard the RAFT. What is a RAFT assignment? (Santa, 1988). R = Role of the writer – Is he/she a reporter, observer, or eyewitness? A = Audience – Who will be reading this writing? F = Format – What is the best way to present this writing?

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Come Aboard the RAFT

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  1. Come Aboard the RAFT

  2. What is a RAFT assignment?(Santa, 1988) R = Role of the writer – Is he/she a reporter, observer, or eyewitness? A = Audience – Who will be reading this writing? F = Format – What is the best way to present this writing? T = Topic – Who or what is the subject of this writing?

  3. Example RAFT Prompt for Math • Role = Isosceles triangle • Audience = One of your angles • Format = Instant messages • Topic = Our unequal relationship

  4. Common RAFT Formats

  5. A Sample “RAFT” Assignment Please enjoy! R = William Dollar A = U.S. Mint/Bureau of Engraving F = Memorandum T = Plead for time off

  6. Write your own RAFT • Looking at the sample RAFT assignments, choose one of the prompts. • Take about five minutes to write your own RAFT assignment. • Be creative! 

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