Task, Purpose, and Audience in Writing

Task, Purpose, and Audience in Writing

6th Grade · ELA · 60 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.4

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Learning Objective

I can identify the task, purpose, and audience for different types of writing.

  • 1

    Before writing, it is important to determine your purpose, audience, and format.

  • 2

    The four main purposes of writing are informative, expressive, persuasive, and literary.

  • 3

    When considering your audience, think about their age, gender, cultural background, location, and interests to tailor your writing effectively.