Formula: Intro
What does the "R" stand for in RAFT?
Reader's Attention
What does the "TS" stand for in RAFT?
Topic sentence
What does the "R" stand for in RAFT?
Readdress the prompt
What is the first step?
Write your RAFT
How many sentences are in your introduction?
6
What are three transition words you could use for your "For Example" in RAFT?
First, Second, Last (Final, Third)
What does SD stand for, and how many SDs do you need in each body paragraph?
Supporting detail and 3
What is the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph called, and what do you get to do?
Tie up/ Get to be "bossy"
What is the third step?
Read prompt 3X and highlight the question/keywords!
How many body paragraphs are in your essay?
3
What is the sentence starter for "R" in RAFT?
There's nothing more ________ than _______.
What is the sentence starter for "TS" in RAFT?
The first (second/third) reason why ________is because ________.
Where can you find your "for example" sentences?
Your introduction paragraph
What should you do after typing your essay?
Edit and spell check!
How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
8
What is the sentence starter for "A" in RAFT?
There are many reasons/ways why________.
List three supporting detail transition words and phrases you might use in your body paragraph.
For starters, secondly, finally
What does the "A" stand for in RAFT?
Answer the question
After you read your article and answer the reading questions, what should you do?
Draw a bubble map
How many paragraphs should you have in your essay total?
5
What does the "T" stand for and what is the sentence starter?
Thesis/ Many people believe_____, and I agree/disagree.
What does WU stand for, and what is the sentence starter?
Wrap up/ __________is a great reason to______.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
The conclusion paragraph summarizes the main arguments in your essay and ties everything together!
ALL TEAMS: Draw a bubble map and come up with two bubbles with three ideas in each for this prompt: Should you own a pet?
Answers will vary. You have two minutes.
Answers will vary. You have two minutes.
How many sentences should be in your essay?
36