Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) Practice 2025 – The All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

Including diverse texts that reflect various cultures is crucial for supporting all learners because such texts allow students to see their own experiences and identities represented in literature, which can foster a sense of belonging and engagement. This exposure also promotes cultural awareness, empathy, and understanding, as students encounter perspectives and stories different from their own.

Diverse texts encourage discussions about identity, global citizenship, and social issues, helping students to develop critical thinking skills. This representation can also motivate students who might otherwise disengage from reading because they do not see themselves reflected in the materials provided.

In contrast, focusing solely on classic literature, texts that are only at grade level, or only fiction would limit the breadth of learning and fail to engage students who may benefit from a variety of genres and topics that resonate with their individual backgrounds and experiences.