Georgia 1.P.AC.2.b
The Standard
Craft words and phrases in order to influence the responses, thoughts, decisions, and questions of the target audience and achieve a specific purpose. (I/C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Practices (P) · Author’s Craft
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students choose words and short phrases that fit who will read the piece and why it is being written. They use those choices to help a reader feel something, picture an idea, ask a question, or take action.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can name the intended reader and goal, then select language that supports both. The student can explain that “tiny, shivering puppy” may make readers feel concern.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may choose exciting words that do not match the goal or reader. They may think longer words are always stronger, or confuse vivid details with unrelated facts. They may name a feeling without using language likely to create it.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Write one sentence asking classmates to keep the room clean. Underline two words that would persuade them, then explain one choice.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs word cards such as slimy, soft, and sparkling, then have them build a sentence that makes a toy sound appealing.
Read two playground signs and ask, “Which words would make first graders follow the rule, and why?”
Play Audience Match: students draw a reader card and purpose card, then revise one sentence to fit both.
Create lunchbox reminder notes using friendly words that encourage family members to return containers or pack a healthy snack.
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