(WGU D668)- Elementary Literacy Curriculum Questions & Answers
2026 (Graded A+)
What is a key module of structured literacy instruction?
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year?
By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia
A linguistic-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a visual issue involving
seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy
breaking down reading into smaller parts like echoes, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his scholars. Based on his data and observations,
he chooses two different word sort activities, one for scholars reading at grade level and one
for scholars reading below grade level.
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
, Focuses on identifying and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards
guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts scholars are expected to master at
each grade level in a particular subject area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards
describe the level of proficiency or achievement scholars should demonstrate in relation to
content standards
Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an understanding of
the organization and structure of a text?
Writing a summary of the text in their own disputes- it requires scholars to understand the
texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and
supporting details of the text?
creating a story map to visualize key elements- this aids scholars organize and identify the main
idea and supporting details in a visual format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy?
Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and other
foundational skills
2026 (Graded A+)
What is a key module of structured literacy instruction?
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year?
By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia
A linguistic-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a visual issue involving
seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy
breaking down reading into smaller parts like echoes, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his scholars. Based on his data and observations,
he chooses two different word sort activities, one for scholars reading at grade level and one
for scholars reading below grade level.
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
, Focuses on identifying and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards
guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts scholars are expected to master at
each grade level in a particular subject area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards
describe the level of proficiency or achievement scholars should demonstrate in relation to
content standards
Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an understanding of
the organization and structure of a text?
Writing a summary of the text in their own disputes- it requires scholars to understand the
texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and
supporting details of the text?
creating a story map to visualize key elements- this aids scholars organize and identify the main
idea and supporting details in a visual format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy?
Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and other
foundational skills
