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? writing? T = Topic – Who or what is the subject of this writing? writing?

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

4. Common RAFT Formats Persuasive Writing Diary Entry “Top 10” Reasons Letter Report of Information Classified ad PoemPostcard Newspaper article E-mailBrochureInvitation Instant Message Obituary How-to Manual

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