Kristen Drown's RAFT

Assignment: After reading chapters 3 and 4 of “The Grammar Bible” and our discussion and activities over the last couple class periods, you are to write a “lengthy text message” from an upset adverb begging his fraternal brother, Adjective to stop taking all the credit for modifying words. Get as fun as you want with this, just make sure to include what each part of speech’s job is within the message. This should be a lengthy text message, of 100 words at least.

Role: Adverb

Audience: His fraternal brother, Adjective

Format: Lengthy Text Message

Topic: Why does everyone think I’m you?!

 

Student Example:

Bro, we need to tlk. I’m so sick of everyone thinking I don’t exist. Could you stnd up for me evry once in a while mybe? I mean seriously. You modify nouns and pronouns, I modify verbs. I honestly don’t get it, my name has the word VERB in it.   Is it rly that hard for people to remember? EVERYONE’S heard of you (I get it)…could ya start gettin’ my name out there…I’d appreciate it if ya tried. I know yur Mom’s fav, but for the entire world to think you do your job and my job? I’m sick of you taking all the credit. NOT COOL MAN. Txt back asap.

RAFT -Autumn Mathews

After learning about the famous Columbian author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the students will perform a RAFT writing assignment.

Role: Nobel Prize Giver
Audience: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Form: Award letter
Topic: Congratulations on winning!

--or--

Role: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Audience: Award Board
Form: Thank You card/note/letter
Topic: Gratitude that he was chosen for the award.

SAMPLE: Nobel Prize Board
April 19, 1982

Dear Mr. Gabriel Garcia Marquez:


We are pleased to inform you that you have been chosen to receive the Nobel Prize for you writings! Although one of your most famous writings, Cien Anos de Soledad was written in 1967, we believe that it was an astounding work! You have met the qualifications of a Nobel Prize winner for your incredibleliterature. Not only have your books had very mystic themes, but your short stories are very enthralling as well. We appreciate all of your hard work and hope you accept this award. Thank you for your contribution to latin American literature!

Sincerely,

The Board of Nobel Prize givers

R.A.F.T Kathryn Greer

In my 6th grade chorus class, I have boys whos voices are changing and are embarrased and will not sing. Girls are making fun of the boys because their voices squeek.
As a class, we are going to better understand the changing male voice. Girls and boys will all need to know a little about how the voice changes.

Girls
Role: Dr Oz
Audience: Talk show
Format: Interview
Topic: Male chaning voice and what to expect

Boys:
Role: Boy who's voice is changing
Audience: Talk show
Format: Interview
Topic: Male chaning voice and what to expect