Task, Purpose, and Audience in Writing
6th GradeELA60 min
aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.4
Learning Objective
I can identify the task, purpose, and audience for different types of writing.
Lesson Flow
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Writing Purpose and Audience
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Before writing, it is important to determine your purpose, audience, and format.
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The four main purposes of writing are informative, expressive, persuasive, and literary.
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When considering your audience, think about their age, gender, cultural background, location, and interests to tailor your writing effectively.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Imagine you are writing a letter to your principal to ask for a class trip. What would be the task, purpose, and audience for your writing?”
Teacher Guide
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