(WGU D668)- Elementary Literacy
Curriculum Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - CORRECT
ANSWER Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding
(spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? -
CORRECT ANSWER By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - CORRECT ANSWER A language-based learning disability affecting
reading and decoding, not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - CORRECT ANSWER breaking down reading into smaller parts
like sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and observations,
he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one
for students reading below grade level. - CORRECT ANSWER Differentiation/High
Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on
identifying and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - CORRECT ANSWER guidelines that outline the knowledge,
skills, and concepts students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject
area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards - CORRECT ANSWER describe the level of proficiency or
achievement students 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Writing a summary of
the text in their own words- it requires students 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? - CORRECT ANSWER creating a story map to visualize
key elements- this helps students 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics,
and other foundational skills
What is one of the goals of a literacy-rich environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER fostering the connection of letter-sound and letter-word within meaning
contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? -
CORRECT ANSWER regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - CORRECT ANSWER tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - CORRECT ANSWER listening to words and giving a
thumbs up when hearing a particular sound in a word
example of visual activity - CORRECT ANSWER sorting words into two groups
Literacy Rich Classroom involves - CORRECT ANSWER resources that are (RICH)-
Relevant, Inclusive, Creative, and Hands-on
Curriculum Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - CORRECT
ANSWER Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding
(spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? -
CORRECT ANSWER By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - CORRECT ANSWER A language-based learning disability affecting
reading and decoding, not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - CORRECT ANSWER breaking down reading into smaller parts
like sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and observations,
he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one
for students reading below grade level. - CORRECT ANSWER Differentiation/High
Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on
identifying and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - CORRECT ANSWER guidelines that outline the knowledge,
skills, and concepts students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject
area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards - CORRECT ANSWER describe the level of proficiency or
achievement students 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Writing a summary of
the text in their own words- it requires students 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? - CORRECT ANSWER creating a story map to visualize
key elements- this helps students 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics,
and other foundational skills
What is one of the goals of a literacy-rich environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER fostering the connection of letter-sound and letter-word within meaning
contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? -
CORRECT ANSWER regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - CORRECT ANSWER tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - CORRECT ANSWER listening to words and giving a
thumbs up when hearing a particular sound in a word
example of visual activity - CORRECT ANSWER sorting words into two groups
Literacy Rich Classroom involves - CORRECT ANSWER resources that are (RICH)-
Relevant, Inclusive, Creative, and Hands-on
