Identifying Audience and Purpose
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 45 min· W.6.4, W.6.5
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine the audience and purpose of a written text.
Warm-Up Video
Tony DeFilippo · 3:07
Writing With Your Audience in Mind
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When writing, it's important to remember that you are communicating with actual people, not just writing words on a page.
- 2
An audience's expectations, knowledge, and values greatly affect what you write and how you write it.
- 3
Understanding your audience helps you craft your words so they'll know exactly what you're trying to say.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are writing an email to your principal asking for permission to start a new after-school club. Describe who your audience is and what your purpose is for writing the email.”
Teacher Guide
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