Describe the Audience

Worksheet Description

The “Adapting Speech” worksheet is an interactive educational resource designed to help students understand the nuances of communication with different types of audiences. Each section of the worksheet features an illustration representing a potential audience, and students are tasked with studying the image to infer who the audience might be and what considerations they should make when speaking to them. The directive is clear: Describe each audience and discuss the most important thing to keep in mind when engaging with them, including a justification for their reasoning.

The visuals provide a diverse range of scenarios, from a pair that could represent a professional or casual setting to an individual with a musical instrument, suggesting a creative or entertainment context, and another with a person using a telescope, which might imply a scientific or exploratory discussion. There is also an image of a group represented by multiple heads, indicating a need to address a collective audience. For each scenario, the student must adapt their communication strategy, taking into account factors such as the audience’s background, interests, and the setting of the interaction. This exercise not only enhances the student’s ability to tailor their message appropriately but also develops their critical thinking and empathy, essential skills for effective interpersonal communication.