Analyzing Context and Audience
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Objective
I can analyze how context influences a text's meaning for its audience.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
The Writing Dojo · 7:40
We don't generate video — this one is by The Writing Dojo on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The acronym RAFT can help you remember the four key aspects of context: role, audience, form, and topic.
- 2
The introduction of formal documents should provide background information about the subject and articulate your thesis or purpose for writing.
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The 'person-in-the-hallway' test helps ensure you provide enough context in your introduction so that someone unfamiliar with the assignment can understand your argument.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
9 questions
According to the video, what is the main purpose of understanding context in writing?
The video mentions the acronym RAFT. What does the 'A' in RAFT stand for?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Describe a time when you had to adjust your communication style based on the audience. What was the situation, who was your audience, and how did you change your approach?”
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