Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

How can family members promote reading for authentic purposes?

1. By having children read textbooks at home

2. By making reading a part of everyday activities

3. By purchasing expensive books

4. By limiting reading time to only weekends

The correct answer is: By having children read textbooks at home

Family members can promote reading for authentic purposes by making reading a part of everyday activities. This means integrating reading into daily routines and activities, such as reading books together before bedtime, discussing newspaper articles during breakfast, or reading aloud recipes while cooking. These practices help children see reading as a meaningful and enjoyable part of their lives, encouraging them to engage in reading for authentic purposes. The other options are not effective ways to promote authentic reading. Reading textbooks at home may feel like a chore and not foster a love for reading, purchasing expensive books may not be necessary as there are many resources available for free or at low cost, and limiting reading time to only weekends may not allow children to develop a regular reading habit.