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

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 Persuasive Writing Diary Entry “Top 10” Reasons
Letter
Report of Information
Classified ad
Poem
Postcard
Newspaper article
Brochure
Invitation
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.
Take about five minutes to write your own RAFT assignment.
Be creative! 