R.A.F.F.T Planning Page
Paragraph 1: Rephrase the historical content and question in your own words. Then, restate the task and
write a sentence stating your thesis. (Do not explain your thesis statement yet)
Paragraph 2: Answer the question. Explain your thesis statement. (Do not give arguments yet.)
Paragraph 3-4 Plan Body Paragraphs: (Here is where you give supporting arguments)
Body
Paragraph
#1
#2
What
Page from
Text Has
the
Argument
What is the Main Idea/Argument
Text Supporting Evidence
Outside Supporting
Information
Paragraph 5 Conclusion: Restate the main idea and what you have just discussed in your essay. (Use the
lines below to practice your introduction before writing the essay)
Be sure to use some of the following transition words when writing your essay:
An example…
An additional…
First(ly)
However
Second(ly)
For example/instance
Third(ly)
Last(ly)
Therefore
In addition