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RAFT Strategy for Literacy Instruction. By: Kay May Laura Love. What is RAFT?. A strategy used for writing in different view points and writing across the curriculum R - Role of the author A - Audience (who you’re writing to) F - Format (type of writing ex. Poem, letter, report)
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RAFT Strategy for Literacy Instruction By: Kay May Laura Love
What is RAFT? • A strategy used for writing in different view points and writing across the curriculum • R - Role of the author • A - Audience (who you’re writing to) • F - Format (type of writing ex. Poem, letter, report) • T – Topic (who/what is the subject of the writing ie. Main point)
RAFT and DI • Using RAFT as a strategy for DI • Is a great motivator • Gives choices • Appeals to interest and learning profiles • Can be adapted to different levels of readiness