Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

Which activity can help students develop listening and speaking skills?

1. Isolated phonics exercises

2. Class discussions and presentations

3. Silent reading sessions

4. Independent writing tasks

The correct answer is: Class discussions and presentations

Class discussions and presentations can help students develop listening and speaking skills by providing them with opportunities to actively engage in verbal communication. During class discussions, students are required to listen to their peers, respond appropriately, and articulate their thoughts coherently. Presentations, on the other hand, require students to speak in front of an audience, allowing them to practice clear articulation and effective communication skills. Both activities encourage students to actively listen and speak, which are essential components for developing strong communication skills. On the contrary, isolated phonics exercises focus more on reading and decoding skills, silent reading sessions primarily target reading comprehension, and independent writing tasks concentrate on written expression rather than oral communication.