RAFT Gabriel Garcia Marquez-Autumn Mathews

After learning about the famous Columbian author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the students will perform a RAFT writing assignment.

Role: Nobel Prize Giver
Audience: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Form: Award letter
Topic: Congratulations on winning!

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Role: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Audience: Award Board
Form: Thank You card/note/letter
Topic: Gratitude that he was chosen for the award.

SAMPLE:                                                                                                              Nobel Prize Board
                                                                                                                               April 19, 1982

Dear Mr. Gabriel Garcia Marquez:


       We are pleased to inform you that you have been chosen to receive the Nobel Prize for you writings! Although one of your most famous writings, Cien Anos de Soledad was written in 1967, we believe that it was an astounding work! You have met the qualifications of a Nobel Prize winner for your incredible literature.  Not only have your books had very mystic themes, but your short stories are very enthralling as well. We appreciate all of your hard work and hope you accept this award. Thank you for your contribution to latin American literature!

Sincerely,

The Board of Nobel Prize givers