Define Audience
What do we call the people we are writing for?
Audience
Who is the most likely audience when writing a movie review?
Movie lovers
We all work hard every day in school. The weekends should be our time to relax, hang out with friends and family, and take our minds off working. Instead, we are given hours and hours of homework to complete. If you agree with me, please join me in a silent protest at the spring assembly. We will hold up signs to share our concerns. Hopefully, our protest leads to action.
What audience is this letter most likely written for?
Another student that attends the same school.
What does knowing an author’s purpose tell the reader about a piece of writing?
Why the author wrote it.
What do we think about to decide whether to use jargon or specialized language in a piece of writing?
Who the audience is.
Why is it important to know who you are writing for?
It lets you use the right words and level of formality.
Read this sentence from a student's letter.
And of course, Jenny is hosting a barbecue before the school dance, just like you and I went to last year.
What audience is this letter most likely written to?
A good friend.
In general, which of the following audiences would NOT need formal writing?
The King
Your Principal, Mrs Middleton
Your friends
A doctor
Your friends.
What is the most likely purpose of a manual showing people how to put together a small end table?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Discuss
To inform.
Why it is important to keep the audience in mind when writing?
To decide what to include in the writing.
What does knowing your audience help you decide?
Whether to use a formal or informal language.
What question can we ask ourselves to make sure we are writing to the correct audience?
Who am I writing this paper for?
A student is writing the first draft of a letter about why he believes city-wide curfews for teenagers are unfair.
What is the most likely purpose of the letter?
To persuade the city leaders to eliminate curfews.
What is most likely an author’s purpose for writing a text that includes arguments and opinions?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Discuss
To persuade.
Name at least one specific thing a writer should consider about their audience when writing?
Any of the following answers:
The audience's cultural background.
The audience's familiarity with the subject.
The audience's level of education.
The audience's age.
The audience's interests.
What question can you ask yourself to think about your audience?
Who am I writing this for?
Read the following sentence.
The football team will be holding try-outs for new members in the Moor House School’s gym at noon on Saturday.
Who is the intended audience for this announcement?
Students who might want to be footballers.
A student has been asked to write about an important battle during the World War 2. What is the most likely purpose of the paper?
To inform readers about the main details of the historic battle.
What is the most likely purpose of writing that includes many colourful details and funny stories?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Discuss
To entertain readers with a clear description.
Figuring out the audience for your writing can also help you figure out . . .
Any of these:
How much information you give in your writing.
The specific purpose for your writing.
The proper tone for your writing.
What can we think about when deciding how to write a for a specific audience?
Their age, knowledge and interests.
Read the following sentence.
First-time car buyers need to learn about interest rates and how to spot a con or a great deal.
Who is the intended audience for this piece of writing?
Anyone who has not purchased a car before.
Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY purpose for a front-page newspaper article?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Discuss
To inform
When wriitng an argument about one side of a controversial topic, what is most likely purpose of the writing?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Discuss
To persuade.
The publisher of a middle school textbook wants an author to publish a different version of a story that was originally written for adults. Which of the following changes is most important for the author to consider adjusting for her new audience?
The vocabulary level or
The level of formality
The vocabulary level.