Title: RAFTS
1RAFTS
- ROLE of the writer (student) helps the writer
decide on the point of view or voice. - AUDIENCE for the writing reminds the writer
that he/she must communicate ideas to someone
else. - FORMAT of the writing helps the writer organize
ideas as asked in the prompt. - TOPIC of the writing helps the writer focus on
the correct task. - STRONG VERB reminds the writer of appropriate
voice and writing purpose
2From Land of Dreams
- It is 1850. You are (Kirstin or Johan), a
teenager from - Sweden. Several years ago, your family immigrated
to the - United States to find a better life. Your family
now farms in - North Dakota.
- Yesterday you received a letter from your cousin
in - Sweden. Your cousin misses you and wants to know
about - your new life in North Dakota.
- In a letter, describe the similarities and
differences - between living in North Dakota and Sweden. Be
sure to - compare your home, school, family traditions, and
- community events for your cousin.
3From The Island
Imagine you are Anne Kelliher, reporter for
the PINEWOOD CALLER. You have just interviewed 15
year old Wil Neuton, who has spent his summer
alone on Sucker Lake. You are impressed with his
interest in nature and his desire to be
introspective. In fact, through your interview,
you have come to see him as a modern day
Thoreau. Write a feature story that captures
Wils personality, his insights, and his
relationship with the environment. Be sure to
include several quotations from your interview as
well as a description of Sucker Island.
Audience not clearly stated, but implied
4Applies to all content areas
- You are an architect. After reviewing the
blueprints for a - new house that were done by another architect,
you - noticed that the area of the building was
incorrectly - calculated.
- In a memo to the owners of the new house, explain
how - this problem could have happened, and how this
problem - might affect the structure itself, the
landscaping, and any - other area of their new home.
5Your turn
- Writing prompt
- You are a student reporter for the local
newspaper. In an editorial, explain why
thermostat temperature should be set higher in
this building. Be sure to use specific details.
6You are a student reporter for the local
newspaper. In an editorial, explain why
thermostat temperature should be set higher in
this building. Be sure to use specific details.
Topic Main idea
Bookbags in school
Why students are not allowed to carry bookbags
during the school day
7 8Now plan your writing using main idea
andsupporting details in the proper order.
- Main Idea 1A. supporting detailB. supporting
detail - Main Idea 2A. supporting detailB. supporting
detail
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