Identifying Audience and Purpose
6th Grade · ELA · 45 min· W.6.4, W.6.5
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Learning Objective
I can determine the audience and purpose of a written text.
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When writing, it's important to remember that you are communicating with actual people, not just writing words on a page.
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An audience's expectations, knowledge, and values greatly affect what you write and how you write it.
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Understanding your audience helps you craft your words so they'll know exactly what you're trying to say.
