Adapt Your Message

Worksheet Description

The “Audience Analysis” worksheet is a tool to help students understand the key aspects of tailoring communication to fit the needs and perspectives of their intended audience. It prompts students to consider and document the interests, level of understanding, attitudes, and beliefs of their audience regarding a particular subject. By answering these questions, students can better grasp how these factors should influence the way they present information or ideas. The worksheet culminates in a reflective question, asking students to think about how they should adapt their message based on the insights they’ve gained.

This worksheet is teaching students the importance of audience consideration in effective communication. It guides them to recognize that a message should be customized to the audience’s interests and background to ensure clarity and engagement. The questions are designed to make students think critically about their audience and the potential impact of these factors on communication. The overall aim is to develop students’ ability to craft messages that are not only informative but also resonate well with the intended recipients.