Brave New World - Linda’s Death & the Delta Soma Distribution Riot
RAFT Writing Task

	Choose one selection from each of the columns below to direct you in a writing task.  Writing tasks should be no less than 300 words in length, and the ideas within the writing piece should relate to and reflect some of the concepts discussed within the chapter(s).  Be prepared to share your written work in a future class.

Role | Audience | Format | Topic
John, Helmholtz, or Bernard | A friend | Skit | The importance of soma
A Delta worker | An interviewer | Diary entry | Death and / or death conditioning
A nurse discussing the events of the chapters | Someone in authority | News report / article for a BNW paper | Acceptance of outsiders in BNW
A riot guard, leader, or Mustapha Mond | John, Bernard, Lenina, etc. | Speech | Rules and / or control in BNW

Area | Level 1  	2.5 | Level 2	3 | Level 3	4 | Level 4                5
KU | Little... | Some... | Strong... | Excellent understanding of issues in the chapters
TI | Few unique ideas reflected.  Voice of the character could be clearer. | Ideas are very similar to readings / discussions and could be developed more.  Voice of the character is apparent. | An original view of the issues.  Ideas could still be developed further.  Voice of character is strong. | A unique and thoughtful commentary about the issues in the chapters. Character’s voice is captured flawlessly.
C | Many unintentional errors and little evidence of reading. | Numerous errors affect understanding.  More proofreading required. | Minor errors are evident, but they do not interfere with meaning. | Written work is nearly flawless, and the chosen format is well represented.  Strong evidence of proofreading.
A | Style chosen is not appropriate to the topic.  Voice chosen is poorly demonstrated. | Style has errors.  Voice is inconsistent. | Writing style used well, but it includes some errors.  Voice varies at times. | Writing style is used effectively with few if any errors.  Appropriate voice is consistently used.
D. Rautiainen 2012
Total = 20 marks