Identifying Audience and Purpose
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Objective
I can determine the audience and purpose of a written text.
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Warm-up video
Tony DeFilippo · 3:07
We don't generate video — this one is by Tony DeFilippo 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
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.
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Practice
11 questions
According to the video, why is it important to consider your audience when you write?
What is one way the speaker in the video tries to connect with their audience?
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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.”
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