Let’s go through each question one by one. We need to pick the right audience from the word bank and explain why that person is the best choice for each message.
Word Bank:
student, parent, teacher, manager, principal, landlord
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Question 1:
“I am writing to ask if you would like to chaperone our class field trip next week to the aquarium.”
Who would be asked to chaperone a field trip? Usually, it’s a parent — because parents often volunteer to help on school trips. Teachers are already going, students can’t chaperone, and principals or managers don’t usually do this. Landlords have nothing to do with school trips.
→ Audience:
parent
→ Why? Because parents are often invited to help supervise students on field trips.
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Question 2:
“I am writing because we still don’t have any hot water. Can you please let us know when we can expect a repairman?”
This sounds like someone renting an apartment or house. Who fixes things in a rental place? The landlord! They’re responsible for repairs. A teacher, student, or principal wouldn’t fix your hot water. A manager might work at a store or office, not your home.
→ Audience:
landlord
→ Why? Because landlords are responsible for fixing problems like no hot water in rented homes.
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Question 3:
“Can you please let me know what assignments I missed while I was out last week?”
If you were absent from school, who would know what assignments you missed? Your teacher! They give out the homework and keep track of what’s due. Students might not know everything, and parents or principals aren’t the ones giving daily assignments.
→ Audience:
teacher
→ Why? Because teachers assign homework and know what you missed when you were absent.
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Question 4:
“Our club would like permission to hold a fundraiser in the cafeteria during lunch time.”
Who has the power to say yes or no to using the school cafeteria? That’s usually the principal. They run the school and decide how spaces are used. A teacher might help organize, but they can’t give official permission. Managers, landlords, etc., don’t control school cafeterias.
→ Audience:
principal
→ Why? Because the principal is in charge of school facilities and can approve events like fundraisers in the cafeteria.
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Final Answer:
1. Audience: parent
Why? Parents are often asked to chaperone field trips.
2. Audience: landlord
Why? Landlords handle repairs like fixing hot water in rentals.
3. Audience: teacher
Why? Teachers know what assignments were given while you were absent.
4. Audience: principal
Why? Principals give permission to use school spaces like the cafeteria.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of intended audience worksheet.
