raft strategy for literacy instruction
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RAFT Strategy for Literacy Instruction. By: Kay May Laura Love. What is RAFT?. A strategy used for writing in different view points and writing across the curriculum R - Role of the author A - Audience (who you’re writing to) F - Format (type of writing ex. Poem, letter, report) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
RAFT Strategy for Literacy Instruction
By:
Kay May
Laura Love
What is RAFT?
A strategy used for writing in different view points and writing across the curriculumR - Role of the authorA - Audience (who you’re writing to)F - Format (type of writing ex. Poem, letter, report)T – Topic (who/what is the subject of the writing ie.
Main point)
Example of RAFT
Example of RAFT
Example of RAFT
Your Turn!Role
(Author)Audience
(Who you’re writing to)
Format(Style of writing)
Topic(Main
point/subject)
Jeopardy Host Contestants Quiz Questions DI questions for $100- $500
Poet The Class Poem(ex. Limerick,
haiku, Cinquain, rap)
Definition of DI
Artist/Writer The Public Illustrated children’s book or comic strip
A classroom that uses DI
Student Teacher Letter or persuasive
Explaining your needs for a DI
classroom (pros and cons)
RAFT and DI
Using RAFT as a strategy for DI Is a great motivatorGives choicesAppeals to interest and learning profilesCan be adapted to different levels of readiness