SlideShare a Scribd company logo
John Bush and Amanda Stewart
What is a RAFT?
How can using the
RAFT Strategy enhance
students’ writing
assignments to be
specific, well focused
and engaging?
 Role Audience Format Topic (R.A.F.T.) is a
writing strategy that helps students
understand a topic from different
perspectives.
 The R.A.F.T. strategy provides a focused
writing assignment and encourages students
to analyze the content while assuming
different roles and addressing different
audiences.
 The strategy motivates students by allowing
for choice and involving them in the topic in
a personal way.
 RAFT assignments encourage students to
uncover their own voices and formats for
presenting their ideas about content
information they are studying.
 developed in 1982 by Dorothy Vandevanter
Student will be able to read a prompt or
writing assignment and determine:
 his/her role as the writer
 who the audience is
 what the format of the assignment should be
 the specific topic on which he/she must
focus
Written Visual Oral Kinesthetic
Diary entry
Bulleted list
Obituary
Invitation
Recipe
Movie critic
FAQs
Editorial
Gossip
column
Comic
Crossword
puzzle
Map
Graphic
organizer
Print ad
Photograph
Fashion
design
Song
Monologue
Radiocast
Museum
guide
Interview
Puppet show
Political
speech
Story teller
Model
Cheer
Mime
Demonstration
Sales pitch
with demos
Sew, cook,
build
Wax museum
 Role of the Writer: Who are you as the
writer? A movie star? The President? A plant?
 Audience: To whom are you writing? A
senator? Yourself? A company?
 Format: In what format are you writing? A
diary entry? A newspaper? A love letter?
 Topic: What are you writing about?
 1) students are asked to think and write from
a real world person's perspective, and they
are asked to shape their ideas to appeal to
an audience outside the classroom;
 2) because they are considering perspective
as they go through the writing process,
students are being asked to think at a much
deeper level of Bloom's Taxonomy.
 Choose a book or topic (T) and identify the
essential purpose of the reading or lesson.
How will writing help meet that goal?
 • Example: After reading Song of the Trees by
Mildred Taylor the students will understand
the racial relationships between whites and
African Americans in Mississippi during the
depression.
 2. Identify a number of role(s) (R) the
students can assume as they write about the
topic.
 • Example: Students can choose to write
about the story as viewed by Cassie, Big Ma,
Mr. Andersen or Papa.
 3. Decide who the audience (A) will be and
what format (F) the writing will follow.
 • Example: The audience may be a child in
the future, a judge, an ex-slave, a new
immigrant, etc.
 The format may be a diary, a news release,
an affidavit, etc.
 4. After the students have read the
assignment, have them choose from the
R.A.F.T. options. Writing can be done
individually or you may group like roles
together.
 MATH:
http://www.writingfix.com/WAC/Writing_Acr
oss_Curriculum_RAFTS_Math.htm
 Social Studies:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/classroom/lessonpl
ans/RAFT.html
 Science:
http://www.writingfix.com/wac/Writing_Acr
oss_Curriculum_RAFTS_Science.htm
 All
Subjects:http://cabellcountyteachers.wikisp
aces.com/search/view/RAFT
 www.graves.kyschools.us/.../Developing%20a%2
0RAFT%20Assignment.doc
 http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/4047
 classrooms.hydeparkschools.org/webpages/.../R
AFT%20Assignments.ppt
 boe.ming.k12.wv.us/...raft/RAFT-
Presentation%20Template.doc
 http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/R.A.
F.T.+Assignments
 http://www.learningthroughlistening.org/Classro
om-Teaching-Tools/Strategies-and-
Activities/Strategies/R-A-F-T-Strategy/349/

More Related Content

What's hot

Critical Reading Strategies
Critical Reading StrategiesCritical Reading Strategies
Critical Reading Strategies
rfrost811
 
Critical reading presentation
Critical reading presentationCritical reading presentation
Critical reading presentation
Darshiny Rajasegaran
 
Writing process.ppt
Writing process.pptWriting process.ppt
Writing process.ppt
The Mackay School
 
Critical reading
Critical readingCritical reading
Critical reading
Mubariz Zirman
 
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best TemplateHow to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
Reflection Paper
 
Plagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
Plagiarism: Effective Note-TakingPlagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
Plagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
Reimuel Bisnar
 
Content Area Reading Strategies
Content Area Reading StrategiesContent Area Reading Strategies
Content Area Reading Strategies
Penn State York
 
Teaching of writing
Teaching of writingTeaching of writing
Teaching of writing
June Mar Tejada
 
Teaching Text Structure
Teaching Text StructureTeaching Text Structure
Teaching Text Structure
Emily Kissner
 
Opinion writing
Opinion writingOpinion writing
Opinion writing
teacher xin
 
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic SentenceELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
fatimahraus
 
Critical reading and writing
Critical reading and writingCritical reading and writing
Critical reading and writing
lakshmibvn
 
The "Teaching" Reading Workshop
The "Teaching" Reading WorkshopThe "Teaching" Reading Workshop
The "Teaching" Reading Workshop
Angela Maiers
 
Giving peer feedback
Giving peer feedbackGiving peer feedback
Giving peer feedback
aquaglia
 
Thesis statement ppt
Thesis statement pptThesis statement ppt
Thesis statement ppt
johnarunski
 
Reading and Writing Connections
Reading and Writing ConnectionsReading and Writing Connections
Reading and Writing Connections
Karen Hamilton Silvestri
 
Writing a-concept-paper
Writing a-concept-paperWriting a-concept-paper
Writing a-concept-paper
venuslamadrid1
 
What is a Thesis Statement?
What is a Thesis Statement?What is a Thesis Statement?
What is a Thesis Statement?
kcfronk
 
Fluency
FluencyFluency
Fluency
lisa handline
 
Guidelines For Writing A Critique
Guidelines For Writing A CritiqueGuidelines For Writing A Critique
Guidelines For Writing A Critique
Debbie Gascoyne
 

What's hot (20)

Critical Reading Strategies
Critical Reading StrategiesCritical Reading Strategies
Critical Reading Strategies
 
Critical reading presentation
Critical reading presentationCritical reading presentation
Critical reading presentation
 
Writing process.ppt
Writing process.pptWriting process.ppt
Writing process.ppt
 
Critical reading
Critical readingCritical reading
Critical reading
 
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best TemplateHow to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
How to Write a Reflection Paper: Outline, Format, Best Template
 
Plagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
Plagiarism: Effective Note-TakingPlagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
Plagiarism: Effective Note-Taking
 
Content Area Reading Strategies
Content Area Reading StrategiesContent Area Reading Strategies
Content Area Reading Strategies
 
Teaching of writing
Teaching of writingTeaching of writing
Teaching of writing
 
Teaching Text Structure
Teaching Text StructureTeaching Text Structure
Teaching Text Structure
 
Opinion writing
Opinion writingOpinion writing
Opinion writing
 
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic SentenceELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
ELC 080 - Writing Skill: Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
 
Critical reading and writing
Critical reading and writingCritical reading and writing
Critical reading and writing
 
The "Teaching" Reading Workshop
The "Teaching" Reading WorkshopThe "Teaching" Reading Workshop
The "Teaching" Reading Workshop
 
Giving peer feedback
Giving peer feedbackGiving peer feedback
Giving peer feedback
 
Thesis statement ppt
Thesis statement pptThesis statement ppt
Thesis statement ppt
 
Reading and Writing Connections
Reading and Writing ConnectionsReading and Writing Connections
Reading and Writing Connections
 
Writing a-concept-paper
Writing a-concept-paperWriting a-concept-paper
Writing a-concept-paper
 
What is a Thesis Statement?
What is a Thesis Statement?What is a Thesis Statement?
What is a Thesis Statement?
 
Fluency
FluencyFluency
Fluency
 
Guidelines For Writing A Critique
Guidelines For Writing A CritiqueGuidelines For Writing A Critique
Guidelines For Writing A Critique
 

Similar to Raft powerpoint

Teacher work sample
Teacher work sampleTeacher work sample
Teacher work sample
bradythecamel
 
RAFT Papers
RAFT PapersRAFT Papers
RAFT Papers
Emily Peppers
 
Cahsee essays introduction
Cahsee essays introductionCahsee essays introduction
Cahsee essays introduction
MrCPHSTitans
 
Porter s infolitassignment
Porter s infolitassignmentPorter s infolitassignment
Porter s infolitassignment
savannahporter1
 
R.A.F.T.
R.A.F.T.R.A.F.T.
R.A.F.T.
katesoc21
 
This Land Is Whose Land?
This Land Is Whose Land?This Land Is Whose Land?
This Land Is Whose Land?
HannahTicoras
 
Zach adam course_design final pp
Zach adam course_design final ppZach adam course_design final pp
Zach adam course_design final pp
guest9ab087
 
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Comics co op transform bullies
Comics co op transform bulliesComics co op transform bullies
Comics co op transform bullies
Jeffrey Barbanell
 
Course programme
Course programmeCourse programme
Course programme
robustovavv
 
Unit outline with template 2
Unit outline with template 2Unit outline with template 2
Unit outline with template 2
bradythecamel
 
Would You Like To
Would You Like ToWould You Like To
Would You Like To
guestd5e431
 
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
Teri Lesesne
 
Gender roles from fairytales to adverts
Gender roles  from fairytales to advertsGender roles  from fairytales to adverts
Gender roles from fairytales to adverts
lymelyte83
 
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
HannahTicoras
 
Case Study – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
Case Study  – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docxCase Study  – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
Case Study – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
cowinhelen
 
LP1
LP1LP1
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of ViolenceLesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
Tess McNamara
 

Similar to Raft powerpoint (20)

Teacher work sample
Teacher work sampleTeacher work sample
Teacher work sample
 
RAFT Papers
RAFT PapersRAFT Papers
RAFT Papers
 
Cahsee essays introduction
Cahsee essays introductionCahsee essays introduction
Cahsee essays introduction
 
Porter s infolitassignment
Porter s infolitassignmentPorter s infolitassignment
Porter s infolitassignment
 
R.A.F.T.
R.A.F.T.R.A.F.T.
R.A.F.T.
 
This Land Is Whose Land?
This Land Is Whose Land?This Land Is Whose Land?
This Land Is Whose Land?
 
Zach adam course_design final pp
Zach adam course_design final ppZach adam course_design final pp
Zach adam course_design final pp
 
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Voice Notes
 
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Voice Notes
 
Voice Notes
Voice NotesVoice Notes
Voice Notes
 
Comics co op transform bullies
Comics co op transform bulliesComics co op transform bullies
Comics co op transform bullies
 
Course programme
Course programmeCourse programme
Course programme
 
Unit outline with template 2
Unit outline with template 2Unit outline with template 2
Unit outline with template 2
 
Would You Like To
Would You Like ToWould You Like To
Would You Like To
 
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
Keller I S D Presentation November 2015
 
Gender roles from fairytales to adverts
Gender roles  from fairytales to advertsGender roles  from fairytales to adverts
Gender roles from fairytales to adverts
 
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
Grade 7 Unit 4 - Douglass SY19-20
 
Case Study – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
Case Study  – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docxCase Study  – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
Case Study – Multicultural ParadeRead the Case below, and answe.docx
 
LP1
LP1LP1
LP1
 
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of ViolenceLesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
Lesson Plan 3 - Analyzing Sources of Race and Portrayal of Violence
 

Recently uploaded

Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama UniversityNatural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Akanksha trivedi rama nursing college kanpur.
 
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for studentLife upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
NgcHiNguyn25
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Dr. Mulla Adam Ali
 
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street NamesThe History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
History of Stoke Newington
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
Celine George
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
Priyankaranawat4
 
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collectionThe Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
Israel Genealogy Research Association
 
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE” .
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE”           .MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE”           .
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE” .
Colégio Santa Teresinha
 
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptxPrésentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
siemaillard
 
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
Dr. Shivangi Singh Parihar
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxMain Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
adhitya5119
 
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationLeveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
TechSoup
 
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movieFilm vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Nicholas Montgomery
 
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Diana Rendina
 
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryHow to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
Celine George
 
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docxAdvanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
adhitya5119
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama UniversityNatural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
 
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for studentLife upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
Life upper-Intermediate B2 Workbook for student
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
 
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street NamesThe History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
 
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
 
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collectionThe Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
 
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE” .
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE”           .MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE”           .
MARY JANE WILSON, A “BOA MÃE” .
 
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptxPrésentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
 
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
 
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxMain Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docx
 
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 6pptx.pptx
 
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationLeveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
 
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movieFilm vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
 
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
 
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryHow to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
 
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docxAdvanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
 

Raft powerpoint

  • 1. John Bush and Amanda Stewart
  • 2. What is a RAFT? How can using the RAFT Strategy enhance students’ writing assignments to be specific, well focused and engaging?
  • 3.  Role Audience Format Topic (R.A.F.T.) is a writing strategy that helps students understand a topic from different perspectives.  The R.A.F.T. strategy provides a focused writing assignment and encourages students to analyze the content while assuming different roles and addressing different audiences.  The strategy motivates students by allowing for choice and involving them in the topic in a personal way.
  • 4.  RAFT assignments encourage students to uncover their own voices and formats for presenting their ideas about content information they are studying.  developed in 1982 by Dorothy Vandevanter
  • 5. Student will be able to read a prompt or writing assignment and determine:  his/her role as the writer  who the audience is  what the format of the assignment should be  the specific topic on which he/she must focus
  • 6. Written Visual Oral Kinesthetic Diary entry Bulleted list Obituary Invitation Recipe Movie critic FAQs Editorial Gossip column Comic Crossword puzzle Map Graphic organizer Print ad Photograph Fashion design Song Monologue Radiocast Museum guide Interview Puppet show Political speech Story teller Model Cheer Mime Demonstration Sales pitch with demos Sew, cook, build Wax museum
  • 7.  Role of the Writer: Who are you as the writer? A movie star? The President? A plant?  Audience: To whom are you writing? A senator? Yourself? A company?  Format: In what format are you writing? A diary entry? A newspaper? A love letter?  Topic: What are you writing about?
  • 8.  1) students are asked to think and write from a real world person's perspective, and they are asked to shape their ideas to appeal to an audience outside the classroom;  2) because they are considering perspective as they go through the writing process, students are being asked to think at a much deeper level of Bloom's Taxonomy.
  • 9.  Choose a book or topic (T) and identify the essential purpose of the reading or lesson. How will writing help meet that goal?  • Example: After reading Song of the Trees by Mildred Taylor the students will understand the racial relationships between whites and African Americans in Mississippi during the depression.
  • 10.  2. Identify a number of role(s) (R) the students can assume as they write about the topic.  • Example: Students can choose to write about the story as viewed by Cassie, Big Ma, Mr. Andersen or Papa.
  • 11.  3. Decide who the audience (A) will be and what format (F) the writing will follow.  • Example: The audience may be a child in the future, a judge, an ex-slave, a new immigrant, etc.  The format may be a diary, a news release, an affidavit, etc.
  • 12.  4. After the students have read the assignment, have them choose from the R.A.F.T. options. Writing can be done individually or you may group like roles together.
  • 13.  MATH: http://www.writingfix.com/WAC/Writing_Acr oss_Curriculum_RAFTS_Math.htm  Social Studies: http://docsouth.unc.edu/classroom/lessonpl ans/RAFT.html
  • 15.  www.graves.kyschools.us/.../Developing%20a%2 0RAFT%20Assignment.doc  http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/4047  classrooms.hydeparkschools.org/webpages/.../R AFT%20Assignments.ppt  boe.ming.k12.wv.us/...raft/RAFT- Presentation%20Template.doc  http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/R.A. F.T.+Assignments  http://www.learningthroughlistening.org/Classro om-Teaching-Tools/Strategies-and- Activities/Strategies/R-A-F-T-Strategy/349/