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Audience and Purpose Writing

Ana and Aisha help on a dairy farm. A group of tamariki is coming to visit, and the farm needs a welcome sign. Work out who each text is for and why it was written. Then plan and write your own text for a real audience.

Spot the audience and purpose

Audience means who a text is for. Purpose means why it was made.

1.A sign at the farm gate says, “Welcome! Please wait here for your guide.” Who is the audience?

2.What is the main purpose of the gate sign?

To entertain visitors with a funny story
To welcome visitors and tell them what to do
To list food for the cows

3.Ana writes a note for the farm worker: “Please move the hose before the visitors arrive.” Why is this note different from the gate sign?

4.Match each text to its purpose. A. Invite whānau to an open day. B. Explain how to wash hands safely. C. Make readers laugh with a cow story. Texts: 1. A funny farm story. 2. A handwashing poster. 3. An open-day invitation.

1. A funny farm story
2. A handwashing poster
3. An open-day invitation

A. Invite whānau to an open day
C. Make readers laugh with a cow story
B. Explain how to wash hands safely

5.Aisha is writing a message to young visitors about staying safe near cows. Which opening best suits her audience and purpose?

Dear visitors, please stay with your guide and watch the cows from behind the fence.
To whom it may concern: bovine animals may demonstrate unpredictable behaviour.
Hey, cows are huge. See ya!