Analyzing How Authors Tailor Informational Texts for Target Audiences

Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Audience

3rd Grade·ELA·Open Global English

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Identify the intended audience of an informational text by analyzing word choice, tone, and complexity of concepts.

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Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Audience

3rd Grade · ELA · Open Global English

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Determine an author's purpose and point of view in informative and persuasive texts, distinguish personal opinions from the author's stance, and analyze intended audience.

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OGE.4.RI.6Open Global English Standards 2026™ · 3rd Grade

Identify the author's purpose and point of view in informative and persuasive texts, distinguishing personal perspectives from those of the author, and analyzing how texts are crafted for intended audiences.