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RAFT Options for the Union Occupation of New Orleans PPTRAFT Options for the Union Occupation of New Orleans PPT
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RAFT Options for the Union Occupation of New Orleans

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Role, Audience, Format, and Topic are the four key elements of a RAFT assignment. In this single slide, seven RAFT options are provided for students to choose from, regarding an event that altered the person's (role) lifestyle during the Union Occupation of New Orleans. The format of all options is a journal entry to family members (audience). Tip: Show this slide on your projector for students to see while choosing their RAFT option.

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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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