Original PromptAudience (4TC1.a-b Use knowledge of purposes & audiences, language that develops the relationship; meaning of the text in multiple modes.)
Determine Audience of a text
Determine the purpose of the type of text
Determine how the audience affects they type of text being used
This learning resource focuses on understanding the author's purpose and target audience in various writing samples. It presents the concept of 'writing PIE'—Persuade, Inform, Entertain—and how different audiences influence the styles and formats of texts. Students will learn to identify the target audience of specific pieces, determine the author's purpose, and understand how the format caters to the reader. The resource includes various texts for analysis, guiding students to explore how tone and style adapt based on intended readership. Additionally, interactive questions and examples encourage critical thinking about communication styles and audience engagement.