Question

Use prompts from your
lesson:
“What do you notice?
Who is the audience?
What is the purpose?”
Say things like:
My purpose changed
depending on the situation.
My tone shifted because my
audience shifted.
When speaking to the
principal, I used formal
language.
When speaking to a friend, I
used casual language

Answer 1

What do you notice?
- I notice that my word choice, sentence length, and body language change depending on who I’m speaking to. I use more polite phrases and complete sentences in formal situations and more slang and shorter sentences with friends.
- My purpose changed depending on the situation. Sometimes I’m trying to inform or request something; other times I’m trying to socialize or make someone laugh.

Who is the audience?
- Principal: When speaking to the principal, I used formal language. I spoke respectfully, used full sentences, and avoided slang.
- Teacher: I’m still fairly formal but a bit more relaxed than with the principal.
- Friend: When speaking to a friend, I used casual language. I joked, used contractions, and spoke more quickly.
- Parent/classmate: My tone and details shift depending on whether I want advice, permission, or to share news.

What is the purpose?
- To request: I ask clearly and politely when I need permission or help.
- To inform: I give details and organize my thoughts when explaining something.
- To connect/socialize: I use humor and informal language to build rapport.

My tone shifted because my audience shifted. Adjusting tone, vocabulary, and formality helps me communicate more effectively with each person.