Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions; also see the revision notes.
Understanding
- ☐ I can explain the difference between an audience’s beliefs, values, needs and background. (Guide: “Four lenses for analysing an audience”; practice question 2)
- ☐ I can explain what common ground and concession are and why writers use them. (Guide: “Common ground and concession”; practice questions 1 and 3)
- ☐ I can explain why a writer’s perception of an audience guides choices. (Guide: “From who is the audience to what does this audience need”)
Skills
- ☐ I can write an audience analysis with one belief, value and need and a choice for each. (Guide: Worked example 1; practice question 7)
- ☐ I can choose evidence that suits an audience’s beliefs and needs. (Practice question 4)
- ☐ I can find a detail in a passage that answers an audience’s concern. (Guide: Worked example 2; practice question 6)
- ☐ I can use common ground in an opening sentence. (Practice question 1)
Reasoning
- ☐ I can explain how a writer’s opening answers an anticipated fear. (Guide: Lincoln example; practice question 8)
- ☐ I can explain why a concession can strengthen an argument. (Practice question 3)
- ☐ I can link each choice to its lens, not just to a label like ‘adults’. (Guide: Worked example 1)