WGU-D668 ACTUAL FINAL EXAM |160 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
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What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - (Answer)Integrating explicit,
systematic teaching of decoding and encoding skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? - (Answer)By
giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when.
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward. - (Answer)False -
Dyslexia is primarily a language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward.
To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning - (Answer)False - While
Discovery Learning can be valuable, effective reading instruction often combines various methods
including explicit instruction and structured approaches.
literacy - (Answer)the ability to read, write, and understand information, enabling effective
communication and comprehension
,the reading brain - (Answer)the network of brain regions that work together to decode, comprehend,
and interpret written language
systematic instruction - (Answer)instruction that presents concepts in order, beginning with the
easiest concepts and increasing in difficulty, with new concepts being built on prior knowledge
explicit Instruction - (Answer)a systematic and direct teaching approach where educators clearly and
directly teach specific concepts, skills, or strategies involving providing clear explanations,
modeling, guided practice, and feedback to facilitate understanding and mastery of the material
A teacher would like to start a new spelling curriculum. She found free online curriculum with
several fun resources. The source was not accessible for all learners. She compared it to a resource
suggested by her district, which has been aligned with evidence-based research and is founded on
best practices for spelling. She decided to use the resource suggested by her district.
Which of the Four Considerations is this teacher using? - (Answer)Differentiation/High Leverage
Practices for Supporting All Learners
Imagine a teacher preparing to teach reading to a class with different reading abilities. They need to
figure out how to teach in a certain way. That means breaking down reading into smaller parts like
, sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work. By doing this, the teacher can ensure that
everyone in the class learns well, regardless of their reading level. - (Answer)Structured Literacy
A teacher preparing to teach her class how to read a new book needs to think about what type of
book will best fit her students. Does she choose a story that's too easy and will make them bored? Or
one that is too hard, and they will struggle with? She needs to pick just the right book that will
challenge them just enough to keep them engaged and learning. - (Answer)Selection of Materials
A kindergarten teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his observations and
data, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one for
students reading below grade level. - (Answer)Differentiation/High leverage practices for supporting
all learners
A teacher observes that some students in her class struggle with reading comprehension despite
receiving the same instruction as their peers. She understands the importance of identifying the
specific aspect of instruction that needs consideration to address their needs effectively. This
involves assessing whether the students require additional support in phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension and then planning targeted instruction accordingly. -
(Answer)MTSS- "MTSS" is correct as it focuses on identifying and addressing specific needs
through targeted, tiered support within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED| 100% RATED CORRECT | GET A+!!
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - (Answer)Integrating explicit,
systematic teaching of decoding and encoding skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? - (Answer)By
giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when.
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward. - (Answer)False -
Dyslexia is primarily a language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward.
To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning - (Answer)False - While
Discovery Learning can be valuable, effective reading instruction often combines various methods
including explicit instruction and structured approaches.
literacy - (Answer)the ability to read, write, and understand information, enabling effective
communication and comprehension
,the reading brain - (Answer)the network of brain regions that work together to decode, comprehend,
and interpret written language
systematic instruction - (Answer)instruction that presents concepts in order, beginning with the
easiest concepts and increasing in difficulty, with new concepts being built on prior knowledge
explicit Instruction - (Answer)a systematic and direct teaching approach where educators clearly and
directly teach specific concepts, skills, or strategies involving providing clear explanations,
modeling, guided practice, and feedback to facilitate understanding and mastery of the material
A teacher would like to start a new spelling curriculum. She found free online curriculum with
several fun resources. The source was not accessible for all learners. She compared it to a resource
suggested by her district, which has been aligned with evidence-based research and is founded on
best practices for spelling. She decided to use the resource suggested by her district.
Which of the Four Considerations is this teacher using? - (Answer)Differentiation/High Leverage
Practices for Supporting All Learners
Imagine a teacher preparing to teach reading to a class with different reading abilities. They need to
figure out how to teach in a certain way. That means breaking down reading into smaller parts like
, sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work. By doing this, the teacher can ensure that
everyone in the class learns well, regardless of their reading level. - (Answer)Structured Literacy
A teacher preparing to teach her class how to read a new book needs to think about what type of
book will best fit her students. Does she choose a story that's too easy and will make them bored? Or
one that is too hard, and they will struggle with? She needs to pick just the right book that will
challenge them just enough to keep them engaged and learning. - (Answer)Selection of Materials
A kindergarten teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his observations and
data, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one for
students reading below grade level. - (Answer)Differentiation/High leverage practices for supporting
all learners
A teacher observes that some students in her class struggle with reading comprehension despite
receiving the same instruction as their peers. She understands the importance of identifying the
specific aspect of instruction that needs consideration to address their needs effectively. This
involves assessing whether the students require additional support in phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension and then planning targeted instruction accordingly. -
(Answer)MTSS- "MTSS" is correct as it focuses on identifying and addressing specific needs
through targeted, tiered support within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
