- English Language Arts and Reading
- Grade 3
- Multiple genres
recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by:
identifying the intended audience or reader; and
Consider pairing SE 3.9.E.i with SE 3.9.E.iii and asses both SEs at the same time. With SE 3.9.E.i, students identify the claim of an argumentative text. Have students read an argumentative text in pairs and identify the claim and intended audience of the text. Require students to provide text evidence to support their ideas. Author’s purpose (SE 3.10.A) an also be incorporated into this activity.
This assessment item requires students to identify the specific target group for a message. Students should also consider who would be interested in the topic being presented and be aware that the intended audience could be a single person, a group of people, or the general public. Identifying the intended audience is a reading skill that should be taught in all genres.