1. What is the importance of a raft?

2. RAFT RAFT is an acronym to help us properly structure our writing
There are two RAFT acronyms:
Whole Writing Piece
Paragraph/Answer Form

3. Rationale
Almost all RAFT writing assignments are written from a viewpoint other than the student’s, to another audience rather than to the teacher, and in a form different from the ordinary theme
You are the expert who is writing to an audience who has no idea!

4. RAFT #1: Whole Writing Structure
All authors need to consider various aspects before every writing assignment. Your writing is going to be structured around these elements:
Role of the writer (R)
Audience (A)
Format (F)
Topic plus a strong verb (T)

5. RAFT #1: Whole Writing Structure
Role of the writer (R)
Who or what are you as the author?
*Scientist
*Car
*George Washington

6. RAFT #1: Whole Writing Structure
Audience (A)
To Whom is this written?
*A friend
*Police Officer
*Parent

7. RAFT #1: Whole Writing Structure
Format (F)
What kind of form will it take?
*A journal entry
*Letter
*Memo
*List
*Poem
*Song
*Advertisement

8. RAFT #1: Whole Writing Structure
Topic (T) plus a strong verb
Persuade a company to hire you
Demand fair treatment as a slave
Plead for a ride on a rocket ship

9. RAFT #2: Paragraph/Answer Form
Used when answering a question
States clearly an answer (main idea) while also giving clear examples (supporting details)

10. RAFT #2: Paragraph/Answer Form
Restate question (R)
Answer question (A)
For example (F)
Tie together (T)
Remember, you are the expert and the audience is clueless!!! You must give clear answers and details….

11. RAFT #2: Paragraph/Answer Form
Question…..
Is school fundraising a good idea?
Are sharks dangerous to people?
What is the best way to make a good impression?