raft strategy for literacy instruction

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)

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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