1. Informational/Educational: To learn new information and gain knowledge about a specific subject or topic.
2. Recreational/Pleasurable: To enjoy the experience of reading and derive entertainment from the story or content.
3. Analytical/Critical: To analyze, evaluate, and interpret the text to form opinions, insights, and reflections.
4. Functional/Practical: To read for practical reasons such as following instructions, navigating maps or signs, or understanding contracts and documents.