WGU D668 ELEMENTARY LITERACY
CURRICULUM FINAL OA EXAM VERSION
1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
LATEST UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - answer-Integrating explicit,
systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) 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 - answer-A language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - 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. - answer-Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for
Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - answer-Focuses on identifying and addressing specific
needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - answer-guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts students
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, are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject area; typically defined at state
level
Performance Standards - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - answer-
regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - answer-tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - answer-listening to words and giving a thumbs up when hearing a
particular sound in a word
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CURRICULUM FINAL OA EXAM VERSION
1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
LATEST UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - answer-Integrating explicit,
systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) 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 - answer-A language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - 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. - answer-Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for
Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - answer-Focuses on identifying and addressing specific
needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - answer-guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts students
1
, are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject area; typically defined at state
level
Performance Standards - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - answer-
regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - answer-tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - answer-listening to words and giving a thumbs up when hearing a
particular sound in a word
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