Home
Launchpad
Lessons
Presets
Professional Hub
Plans
Mission
Blog
Community
Help
Featured Resource
Author
Sandria
Subject
Writing Strategy
Difficulty
5th Grade
GIVE ME A RAFT POSTER IMAGE
The RAFT writing strategy is a structured approach designed to help students produce clear, focused, and engaging written pieces tailored for specific audiences. The acronym RAFT stands for Role, Audience, Format, and Topic, each playing a crucial role in the writing process. In this lesson, students explore their writing persona (Role), identify who they are addressing (Audience), decide on the form their writing will take (Format), and pinpoint the main message they wish to convey (Topic). Through practical examples and a structured outline, students are encouraged to think creatively and critically as they engage in writing scenarios tailored to their audience while reinforcing essential writing skills.
Engage Student Interests Upfront
Model the RAFT Process
Promote Collaborative Planning
Provide Visual Aids
Integrate Technology
Scaffold with Sentence Starters
Plan for Reflection
Celebrate Diverse Formats
Set Clear Criteria for Success
Utilize Peer Feedback