WGU D769 TASK 1 | SECONDARY
LITERACY METHODS AND
INTERVENTIONS | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORRECT
Language Structures - ANSWERS-Understanding syntax, grammar, and
how sentences are constructed
Verbal Reasoning - ANSWERS-Ability to think logically about text,
make inferences, and understand implied meanings
Literacy Knowledge - ANSWERS-Understanding of text structures and
genres, helping to navigate and comprehend different types of texts
Word Recognition - ANSWERS-
Phonological Awareness - ANSWERS-Recognizing and manipulating
sounds in spoken language
Decoding - ANSWERS-Translating printed words into sounds, essential
for reading unfamiliar words
Sight Word Recognition - ANSWERS-Instantly recognizing words
without needing to decode them
,POSSUM - ANSWERS--Phonology
-orthography
-syntax
-semantics
-understanding
-morphology
Decoding (Word Recognition) - ANSWERS--Translating written words
into spoken language.
-Focus on developing expert decoding skills to ensure accuracy and
fluency in reading.
-Identify whether weaknesses in decoding are affecting reading
comprehension and provide targeted interventions.
Language Comprehension - ANSWERS--Understanding the meaning of
words and sentences.
-Enrich students' exposure to diverse content to build robust
comprehension abilities.
-Determine if language comprehension is a weakness and tailor
interventions to strengthen understanding.
Reading Comprehension - ANSWERS--The product of decoding and
language comprehension, necessary for proficient reading.
-Ensure balanced instruction that addresses both decoding and
comprehension.
, -Use the Simple View of Reading formula to estimate and address
areas of weakness in students' reading skills.
Scientific Validation - ANSWERS--Supported by extensive research
aligning with the science of reading.
-Use research-backed strategies to guide instruction and intervention.
-Apply validated methods to assess and enhance students' reading
abilities.
Language Comprehension - ANSWERS-
Background Knowledge - ANSWERS-Understanding of the world and
content relevant to the text
Vocabulary - ANSWERS-Knowledge of word meanings, crucial for
understanding text
Tier 1 - ANSWERS--Disciplinary Literacy
advanced reading/writing to learn
specialized reading strategies unique to subject areas
-Content Literacy
reading/writing to learn
vocabulary, comprehension, writing strategies used across and
subjects
LITERACY METHODS AND
INTERVENTIONS | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORRECT
Language Structures - ANSWERS-Understanding syntax, grammar, and
how sentences are constructed
Verbal Reasoning - ANSWERS-Ability to think logically about text,
make inferences, and understand implied meanings
Literacy Knowledge - ANSWERS-Understanding of text structures and
genres, helping to navigate and comprehend different types of texts
Word Recognition - ANSWERS-
Phonological Awareness - ANSWERS-Recognizing and manipulating
sounds in spoken language
Decoding - ANSWERS-Translating printed words into sounds, essential
for reading unfamiliar words
Sight Word Recognition - ANSWERS-Instantly recognizing words
without needing to decode them
,POSSUM - ANSWERS--Phonology
-orthography
-syntax
-semantics
-understanding
-morphology
Decoding (Word Recognition) - ANSWERS--Translating written words
into spoken language.
-Focus on developing expert decoding skills to ensure accuracy and
fluency in reading.
-Identify whether weaknesses in decoding are affecting reading
comprehension and provide targeted interventions.
Language Comprehension - ANSWERS--Understanding the meaning of
words and sentences.
-Enrich students' exposure to diverse content to build robust
comprehension abilities.
-Determine if language comprehension is a weakness and tailor
interventions to strengthen understanding.
Reading Comprehension - ANSWERS--The product of decoding and
language comprehension, necessary for proficient reading.
-Ensure balanced instruction that addresses both decoding and
comprehension.
, -Use the Simple View of Reading formula to estimate and address
areas of weakness in students' reading skills.
Scientific Validation - ANSWERS--Supported by extensive research
aligning with the science of reading.
-Use research-backed strategies to guide instruction and intervention.
-Apply validated methods to assess and enhance students' reading
abilities.
Language Comprehension - ANSWERS-
Background Knowledge - ANSWERS-Understanding of the world and
content relevant to the text
Vocabulary - ANSWERS-Knowledge of word meanings, crucial for
understanding text
Tier 1 - ANSWERS--Disciplinary Literacy
advanced reading/writing to learn
specialized reading strategies unique to subject areas
-Content Literacy
reading/writing to learn
vocabulary, comprehension, writing strategies used across and
subjects
