WGU D668 ELEMENTARY LITERACY
CURRICULUM HIGH-YIELD PHONEMIC
AWARENESS, PHONICS, FLUENCY,
VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION
SUMMARY 2026
◉ Sound-Symbol:
Answer: the understanding that letters and letter combinations
(symbols) make different sounds.
◉ Syllables:
Answer: parts of a word that contains one vowel sound, with or
without surrounding consonant sounds. When we say words, we can
hear different syllables by noticing the beats or sounds in the word.
◉ Morphology:
Answer: the study of how words are put together with smaller parts
called morphemes, which can be prefixes, suffixes, or root words. By
understanding morphology, we can figure out the meaning and
structure of words.
◉ Syntax:
, Answer: the grammar rules for putting words together in sentences.
It helps us understand how to arrange words in the correct order to
make clear and meaningful sentences. {{role of a word}}
◉ Semantics:
Answer: the meaning of words and how they relate to each other. It
helps us understand the meanings of sentences and how words
connect to form clear and meaningful communication.
◉ Why is it important for elementary schools to recognize and
address assumptions about literacy?
Answer: To ensure all students receive an equitable education and
have the opportunity to succeed
◉ Why do teachers use standards when planning lessons?
Answer: To make sure students learn skills and content needed.
◉ 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?
CURRICULUM HIGH-YIELD PHONEMIC
AWARENESS, PHONICS, FLUENCY,
VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION
SUMMARY 2026
◉ Sound-Symbol:
Answer: the understanding that letters and letter combinations
(symbols) make different sounds.
◉ Syllables:
Answer: parts of a word that contains one vowel sound, with or
without surrounding consonant sounds. When we say words, we can
hear different syllables by noticing the beats or sounds in the word.
◉ Morphology:
Answer: the study of how words are put together with smaller parts
called morphemes, which can be prefixes, suffixes, or root words. By
understanding morphology, we can figure out the meaning and
structure of words.
◉ Syntax:
, Answer: the grammar rules for putting words together in sentences.
It helps us understand how to arrange words in the correct order to
make clear and meaningful sentences. {{role of a word}}
◉ Semantics:
Answer: the meaning of words and how they relate to each other. It
helps us understand the meanings of sentences and how words
connect to form clear and meaningful communication.
◉ Why is it important for elementary schools to recognize and
address assumptions about literacy?
Answer: To ensure all students receive an equitable education and
have the opportunity to succeed
◉ Why do teachers use standards when planning lessons?
Answer: To make sure students learn skills and content needed.
◉ 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?
