WGU Early Literacy Methods - D669
Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
How does the word lip change when the last sound is replaced with /t/? - Answer: The word
becomes lit.
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex vocabulary in a
text? - Answer: By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and
concepts
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a word like
elephant? - Answer: Pronounce the word slowly, emphasizing each syllable, and have students
tap on their desk for each syllable
How does incorporating a phonics lesson on letter-sound correspondence align with
Scarborough's Reading Rope in classroom instruction? - Answer: It supports the word
recognition strand by teaching decoding skills.
What is the purpose of the summarizing strategy in reciprocal teaching? - Answer: To condense
the main ideas and details into a concise overview
What is an effective method for teaching students proper letter formation? - Answer:
Demonstrate the correct way to write each letter while students follow along in the air and on
paper
What classroom activity would effectively assess young learners' print awareness? - Answer: A
slightly rounded and open mouth
, What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot? - Answer: A slightly rounded and
open mouth
Which strategy helps students identify when they are not understanding a text? - Answer:
Rereading sections of the text
What is an advanced phonemic awareness activity that involves the substitution of sounds? -
Answer: Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a word
but differ in airflow
How should a teacher explain the difference between a stop consonant and a nasal consonant
during a phonics lesson? - Answer: Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur
at any position in a word but differ in airflow
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency? - Answer: Organizing
students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Which instructional strategy is effective for teaching Tier 2 vocabulary in context? - Answer:
Incorporating new vocabulary words into a text discussion, clarifying meaning through examples
and non-examples
What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching? - Answer: To reread the
text and provide annotations
What is a common reason for an elementary student learning English to switch between English
and their native language? - Answer: To compensate for missing vocabulary or to articulate
ideas more easily expressed in their first language
During storytime, 4-year-old Mia is adept at telling intricate stories from picture books but has
difficulty with word recognition. What does this indicate about the link between speaking and
Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
How does the word lip change when the last sound is replaced with /t/? - Answer: The word
becomes lit.
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex vocabulary in a
text? - Answer: By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and
concepts
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a word like
elephant? - Answer: Pronounce the word slowly, emphasizing each syllable, and have students
tap on their desk for each syllable
How does incorporating a phonics lesson on letter-sound correspondence align with
Scarborough's Reading Rope in classroom instruction? - Answer: It supports the word
recognition strand by teaching decoding skills.
What is the purpose of the summarizing strategy in reciprocal teaching? - Answer: To condense
the main ideas and details into a concise overview
What is an effective method for teaching students proper letter formation? - Answer:
Demonstrate the correct way to write each letter while students follow along in the air and on
paper
What classroom activity would effectively assess young learners' print awareness? - Answer: A
slightly rounded and open mouth
, What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot? - Answer: A slightly rounded and
open mouth
Which strategy helps students identify when they are not understanding a text? - Answer:
Rereading sections of the text
What is an advanced phonemic awareness activity that involves the substitution of sounds? -
Answer: Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a word
but differ in airflow
How should a teacher explain the difference between a stop consonant and a nasal consonant
during a phonics lesson? - Answer: Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur
at any position in a word but differ in airflow
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency? - Answer: Organizing
students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Which instructional strategy is effective for teaching Tier 2 vocabulary in context? - Answer:
Incorporating new vocabulary words into a text discussion, clarifying meaning through examples
and non-examples
What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching? - Answer: To reread the
text and provide annotations
What is a common reason for an elementary student learning English to switch between English
and their native language? - Answer: To compensate for missing vocabulary or to articulate
ideas more easily expressed in their first language
During storytime, 4-year-old Mia is adept at telling intricate stories from picture books but has
difficulty with word recognition. What does this indicate about the link between speaking and
