Illustration of Reads for a variety of purposes and across content areas in the ICLE's Rigor and Relevance Framework
Quadrant C

Students review three pieces, one from a research journal, one from a popular magazine, and one from a trade book for younger readers, all about the same topic. Students compare and contrast aspects of each form (i.e., word choice, sentence structure, organization, etc.). Students write an analysis of the three pieces, explaining how the purposes for reading resulted in variations in word choice, sentence structure, organization, etc.).

Quadrant D

Students in a social studies class are given text versions of two speeches not previously studied: the Gettysburg Address and I Have a Dream. Students select a speech, and modify it to address a contemporary world issue but maintain the persuasive techniques of the original
Quadrant A

Students review purposes of reading and communication: information, entertainment, persuasion, connection, education, etc.

 Quadrant B

Students propose possible purposes for reading of a variety of excerpts and articles from popular magazines.