1. ‘Weasel’ By: Cynthia DeFelice
R.A.F.T.S.
‘Weasel’
By: Cynthia DeFelice

2. Role
Role of the writer- helps the writer decide on point of view and voice.

3. Audience
Audience for the piece of writing- reminds the writer that he must communicate ideas to someone else; helps writer determine content and style.

4. Format
Format of the material- helps the writer organize ideas and employ the conventions of format, such as letters, interviews, and story problems.

5. Topic
Topic or subject of the piece of writing- helps the writer focus on main ideas.

6. Strong verb
Strong verbs- directs the writer to the writing purpose, e.g., persuade, analyze, create, predict, compare, defend, evaluate.

7. ‘Weasel’
Chapter 1-2 RAFTS

8. Role Format Topic Audience Strong Verb Nathan The stranger.
Friendly Letter
Explaining another way the stranger could communicate with someone with out speaking. The stranger who doesn't speak.
Explaining, describing, showing, summarize
Molly
The stranger
Duffy or Win (family dogs)
Nathan and Molly
Conversation: Dialogue
Create a conversation between the dogs explaining how they are feeling over the stranger coming to the house.
Personification: speaking and communicating to each other.Summarize

9. ‘Weasel’
Chapters 3-4 RAFTS

10. Role Format Topic Audience Strong Verb Nathan The stranger and Molly
Drawing or sketch
Describe another evil character that is walking through the woods when the three take a break on their way to find their father.
Clarify, describe, draw, show, color, detail.
Molly
Ezra
Nathan and Molly

11. ‘Weasel’
Chapter 5-6 RAFTS

12. Role Format Topic Audience Strong Verb Molly or Nathan
People that subscribe to AA Cole Daily and read it every weekend before going to church.
News Article to be published in the AA Cole Daily.
A short informative news article warning the people about Weasel’s bad deeds.
Inform, specific details, expose,
Pa or Ma
Selective families that live on Route 49.
An informative pamphlet to be put in all the mailboxes on Route 49.
A 3 sided pamphlet outlining some of the evil things Weasel has done for the government.
Expose, describe, identify
A Shawnee Indian
Anyone who stops to read the sign.
A Warning Sign to be posted on wood posts along Route 49.
Very specific words describing the evil deeds Weasel has done.
Bold words, warn, prevent, uncover