Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

What type of student engagement occurs during interactive writing experiences?

1. Passive listening by students

2. Reciting text out loud

3. Active participation with guidance and scaffolding from the teacher

4. Copying text from the board

The correct answer is: Active participation with guidance and scaffolding from the teacher

During interactive writing experiences, students are actively engaged in the writing process, often participating alongside the teacher to compose text. This type of engagement involves students sharing ideas, making decisions about what to write, and physically writing words or sentences themselves with the teacher's support. The teacher provides guidance and scaffolding, facilitating discussions that help students to think critically about their writing choices and the elements of writing itself. This engagement deepens students' understanding of writing concepts, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and encourages collaboration and communication among peers. Active participation fosters a sense of ownership and investment in the learning process, making it a powerful tool for literacy development.