Name: _____________________________________

Date: _____________________

Unit3AssessmentRaftPractice
There are two choices below. Choose one of the RAFT options from each column by highlighting or circling your
choice and writing the number of your choice on the line provided below. Then, brainstorm and begin your writing
assignment on the paper provided.
What is a RAFT?
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R
ole of the Writer Who (what animal) are you as the writer?
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A
udience To whom are you writing?
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F
ormat What form will the writing take?
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T
opic What is the subject or the point of this piece?
#
Role
Audience
Format
Teenage
Self
Diary
1 animal

Grandparent animal
tells the story of its
niche

Animal children

Childrens story

Topic
A day in the life of your habitat.
Who/what do you interact with? What
do you NOT interact with? Why?
Bedtime story to animal childrenexplain how each species has an
unique role in its environment

I will be completing (pick 1-5) RAFT # _____

RAFT Guidelines
-You must have an introduction, a conclusion, and at least two descriptive paragraphs that include important biotic
and abiotic factors in your ecosystem for Diary, or Childrens Story.
- Include
four
Ecosystem Vocabulary words (use the vocabulary notes sheet from class). Highlight or underline the
words in your final draft.
- Stay focused on the topic and get
creative
!
Brainstorming:

Complete your RAFT on the back of this sheet.

RAFTRubric
Your RAFT will be graded on the criteria listed below. Each category is out
of 5 possible points. Read each section carefully and follow the guidelines.

Factors
Do you have at least four
different
factors (correctly) included in your RAFT?

Ecosystem Details
Do you explain the details of your ecosystems and the importance of each
factor?
Introduction
Do you have an introduction? Does it grab the readers attention and make
them want to know more about the topic?
Conclusion
Is there a clear conclusion or ending to the project?
Focus
Does your writing stay in the chosen format? Do you fully explain the topic
using details and examples? How correct is your information?
Vocabulary
Are at least four Ecosystem vocabulary words
included in your RAFT? Did you underline or highlight each word used?
Are the words used correctly?
Depth of Knowledge
Does the RAFT show understanding of the
ecosystems unit and interconnectedness?
Neatness
Is the final draft orderly and free of any errors? How is the overall quality
of your work?

My Grade for Myself: ________ / 40 points

Teacher Grade: ________ / 40 points