5.02 Ionic and Covalent Bonds
Explore the world of bonding!
What do I need to do?
 Try this R.A.F.T. exercise by choosing one of the three
Roles below.
 Address the Audience that goes with your Role using the
given Format and writing about the specified Topic.
 Please make sure to review the rubric.
 You will submit your written work to your instructor for
grading
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Choose your ROLE
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Address your AUDIENCE
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Know your FORMAT
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Prepare your TOPIC
Atom Seeking Atom – classified ad
ROLE – Carbon
AUDIENCE – Hydrogen
Carbon Atom Seeking Hydrogen Atom . . .
•Discuss each atom's role in chemical bonding.
•Mention the number of valance electrons in each atom,
how they combine, and what type of bond they form.
•Also include how carbon is found in all living things.
•Include a picture. (the electron–dot diagram)
Why won’t you bond with me? - Letter
ROLE – Noble Gas (Family 18)
AUDIENCE – Any Element (Family 1 – 17)
AUDIENCE
NOBLE
GASES
Electron Speech to Freshman Class
ROLE – Speech Giver
AUDIENCE – Freshman Electrons
•You are to pretend that you are giving a speech to a new
group of electrons.
•Be sure to mention their placement in an atom,
their charge, and their role in chemical bonding.
(ionic and covalent)
•Be specific!
Need help or still have questions?
 Contact your Instructor