Transcript Math RAFT (Measuring)

Raft Writing
Cinquain Poetry:
Measurement
Role
A unit of measurement
in math: inch, foot, yard
Audience
classmates
Format
A cinquain poem
Topic
Describe your job as a
unit of measurement
Writing Task
You are a unit of measurement in math, an
inch, foot, or yard. Think about what your
job is. What items do you measure? How
big are you? Where can you be found or
used? Use the cinquain format to list your
ideas.
Cinquain format
Line 1: a one word title
Line 2: 2 words that describe your title
Line 3: 3 words that describe an action
about your title
Line 4: a 4 word phrase that describes a
feeling relating to your topic
Line 5: one word that refers back to your
title
Example:
Cats
Furry, soft
Running, jumping, purring
Nibbling lovebites, wakeup clock
Felines