Content Imperative Frames are a thing, apparently. Thanks, Common Core! However, it seems that blank content imperative frames are hard to find in the Googles and we just spent way too long on the Internet to prove it. This is a blank content imperative frame that we made ourselves and you are welcome to use it. Seriously, just accept that this is the best you’re going to get and move on with your lives.
You’re welcome.
Honestly, I’m still not entirely clear on why content imperatives exist as a learning tool. The whole content imperative icons and frame thing seems like new math’s influence on language arts has created one more pain in the collective arse of public school parents. Yes, education needs reform and accountability, but confusing the hell out of everyone, specifically those at home that need to implement said education at the kitchen table on a Tuesday night, well, that’s not reform, that’s being a dick.
Here, John Oliver gets it:
I also discuss teaching to the test in my book “The Parents’ Phrase Book” (along with all kinds of empathy and social good). For more on the living hell that is our 6th grader’s homework experience please read my articles on TODAY, Mom.me, and the Honea Express, respectively.
Happy framing!