Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

Complex texts with highly developed plots and character development are often seen in which reading stage?

1. Emergent reading stage

2. Fluent reading stage

3. Early reading stage

4. Transitional reading stage

The correct answer is: Fluent reading stage

The fluent reading stage is characterized by readers who are able to read complex texts with greater ease and comprehension. At this stage, students have typically developed the necessary skills in decoding and are able to recognize words automatically, allowing them to focus on understanding the meaning of the text. They can engage with literature that explores highly developed plots and nuanced character development, which can be crucial for a deeper understanding of themes and the emotional journeys of characters. Readers in this stage are also more capable of making inferences, predicting outcomes, and analyzing the relationships between various elements of a story. This ability to navigate more sophisticated texts is essential for enjoyment and critical engagement with literature, thus reinforcing their reading competency and preparing them for even more advanced materials in the future.