Writing to Persuade - Lesson 2 - The Audience PowerPoint

In Lesson Two of the "Writing to Persuade" series, the central theme is understanding 'The Audience' and crafting a text that resonates with its intended readers. The objective of this lesson is to teach students how to create a text that is relevant and tailored to the audience it is meant for. This could range from parents to younger pupils, or even the Prime Minister. Recognising the audience is crucial because it influences the content, style, and language of the writing. The lesson underscores that before penning any piece, one must consider the audience meticulously to ensure the writing is adjusted appropriately to engage the reader effectively.

The practical application of this lesson involves an exercise where students imagine it's the day after their Year 6 end-of-school disco. They are tasked with writing two distinct emails, each no more than 100 words. The first email is a note of thanks to their Year 6 teacher for organising the event, while the second is to a best friend who couldn't attend due to illness. Through this exercise, students are encouraged to reflect on how their choice of content, layout, and language should vary depending on their audience. After writing, they swap emails with a partner to critique using specific criteria and then provide feedback to the group. This interactive session helps students understand the impact of the audience on their writing, a key aspect in creating persuasive and effective texts.