Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) Practice

Whole-Part-Whole instruction emphasizes teaching skills in relation to:

1. Isolation of the skills

2. Comprehensive exams

3. Meaningful texts

4. Direct assessment of skills

The correct answer is: Meaningful texts

Whole-Part-Whole instruction emphasizes teaching skills in relation to meaningful texts, as it begins with a focus on the whole text or context before breaking down into specific skills and then returning to the whole. This approach recognizes that skills such as phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension are best understood and retained when they are contextualized within authentic reading materials. By starting with a meaningful text, students can see the relevance and application of the skills they are learning, which enhances motivation and helps them connect their learning to real-world reading situations. This method reinforces the idea that reading is not just about isolated skills, but about making sense of and deriving meaning from the text as a whole.