Show:
R.A.F.T.S.
Beethoven's Music
History
Beethoven's Life
Analyzing
Prompts
100
This is your job as a writer (persuade, entertain, inform, describe, etc).
What is STRONG VERB?
100
This famous composer thought that Beethoven's playing was wonderful.
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
100
The country that had a revolution led by Napoleon.
What France?
100
1770
What year was Beethoven born?
100
The role in the following prompt: Write a letter as Beethoven to Napoleon explaining why he changed the title of his Third Symphony.
Who is Beethoven?
200
This is who you are as a writer (self, reporter, book character).
What is ROLE?
200
This is the instrument that Beethoven played.
What was the piano?
200
The name of the country that Napoleon led a revolution in.
What is France?
200
Bonn, Germany
What is the country that Beethoven was born in?
200
The strong verb: Write a love letter to Marie-Therese von Brunswick persuading her to marry you.
What is persuade?
300
This is who who you are writing to (teacher, friend, company).
Who is the AUDIENCE?
300
One of Beethoven's greatest compositions called Eroica was also known by this name.
What is the Third Symphony?
300
This is the name of the space craft that was launched in 1977 wih a recording of the Fifth Symphony.
What is Voyager 2?
300
The the physical challenge that plagued Beethoven through out his adult life.
What is deaf?
300
This is the audience: As Beethoven, write a letter to your brothers explaining why you aren't really a grouch.
Who is Beethoven's brothers?
400
This is the type of writing that you are doing (speech, essay, poem, etc.).
What is the FORMAT?
400
When Beethoven was 18 he was sent to this city to show off his musical talent.
What is Vienna, Austria?
400
A time in history when things were beginning to change all over history when people had new respect for new ideas, science and the arts.
What is the Age of Enlightenment?
400
For a time, this was Beethoven's favorite hero.
Who is Napolean?
400
RAFTS: Write a letter to Beethoven telling him what your favorite symphony is and why.
What is: 1. Role: yourself 2. Audience: Beethoven 3. Format: letter 4. Topic: favorite symphony 5. Strong verb: tell
500
This is what you are writing about (job, vacation, Beethoven, story, etc.).
What is the TOPIC?
500
Beethoven is probable best known for this music.
What are nine symphonies?
500
The war that was taking place during the United States when Beethoven was a child.
What is The American Revolution?
500
This is the name of Beethoven's symphony where he uses five parts instead of the usual four.
What is the Sixth Symphony or Pastoral
500
RAFTS: Write a diary entry as Beethoven explaining the frustrations that you are having with your hearing loss.
What is: Role: Beethoven Audience: self Format: diary entry Topic: hearing loss frustrations Strong verb: explain