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Students often identify who is mentioned in a text instead of who the text is written for. Encourage students to ask, "Who is the author trying to convince or influence?" Then have them look for clues in the vocabulary, examples, tone, and proposed solutions. When students consistently connect these clues to a specific audience, they become more skilled at analyzing persuasive writing and understanding the author's purpose.
Students often identify who is mentioned in a text instead of who the text is written for. Encourage students to ask, "Who is the author trying to convince or influence?" Then have them look for clues in the vocabulary, examples, tone, and proposed solutions. When students consistently connect these clues to a specific audience, they become more skilled at analyzing persuasive writing and understanding the author's purpose.
