WGU-D668 ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM EXAM GUIDE
Which element is most essential in writing a narrative story?
A clear plot with a beginning, middle, and end
Opinion writing
focuses on students expressing their personal views on a topic with reasons and examples to
support their stance
persuasion writing
aims to convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint or take a particular action, often using
emotional appeals, strong language, and persuasive techniques to influence the reader's
opinion or behavior.
narrative writing
orm of storytelling that aims to entertain, inform, or convey a message through a sequence of
events
Informational writing
style of writing that aims to educate readers by presenting factual information, explanations,
and details about a specific topic.
,What is a key characteristic of opinion writing?
It aims to persuade readers to understand the writer's perspective by using arguments and
evidence.
What is the primary difference between narrative and informative text?
Narrative text aims to entertain and tell a story with characters and a plot, while informative
text aims to educate and provide factual information.
Which of the following is an example of a text genre that primarily aims to persuade readers to
adopt a particular viewpoint?
Editorial
Which sentence represents nonfiction writing?
Many campers learn how to set up a tent and start a fire before going on a trip.
A fourth-grade student has submitted the following:
Topic: My Perfect Birthday Party
Outline:
Theme: Superheroes
Activities: Costume contest, obstacle course, treasure hunt
Food: Pizza, cupcakes, fruit punch
Guests: 10 friends, cousin Sarah
Decorations: Superhero banners, balloons
, Location: My backyard
Which writing stage does this demonstrate?
Plan
What are some key characteristics of an early writer?
An early writer is a student who has progressed beyond basic letter formation and is beginning
to experiment with more complex sentences and ideas. At this stage, the writer draws on
experiences of seeing written language and tries different ways to express ideas.
A third-grade student has written a story about a magical adventure that includes a variety of
vocabulary words, such as "mysterious," "enchanted," and "courageous." The sentences the
student uses are becoming more varied in structure and includes some complex sentences and
transition words such as "however" and "therefore." The student is focused on refining
sentence structure and improving coherence. Which writing stage does this description
represent?
Developing
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction?
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding and encoding skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year?
By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when.
Which element is most essential in writing a narrative story?
A clear plot with a beginning, middle, and end
Opinion writing
focuses on students expressing their personal views on a topic with reasons and examples to
support their stance
persuasion writing
aims to convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint or take a particular action, often using
emotional appeals, strong language, and persuasive techniques to influence the reader's
opinion or behavior.
narrative writing
orm of storytelling that aims to entertain, inform, or convey a message through a sequence of
events
Informational writing
style of writing that aims to educate readers by presenting factual information, explanations,
and details about a specific topic.
,What is a key characteristic of opinion writing?
It aims to persuade readers to understand the writer's perspective by using arguments and
evidence.
What is the primary difference between narrative and informative text?
Narrative text aims to entertain and tell a story with characters and a plot, while informative
text aims to educate and provide factual information.
Which of the following is an example of a text genre that primarily aims to persuade readers to
adopt a particular viewpoint?
Editorial
Which sentence represents nonfiction writing?
Many campers learn how to set up a tent and start a fire before going on a trip.
A fourth-grade student has submitted the following:
Topic: My Perfect Birthday Party
Outline:
Theme: Superheroes
Activities: Costume contest, obstacle course, treasure hunt
Food: Pizza, cupcakes, fruit punch
Guests: 10 friends, cousin Sarah
Decorations: Superhero banners, balloons
, Location: My backyard
Which writing stage does this demonstrate?
Plan
What are some key characteristics of an early writer?
An early writer is a student who has progressed beyond basic letter formation and is beginning
to experiment with more complex sentences and ideas. At this stage, the writer draws on
experiences of seeing written language and tries different ways to express ideas.
A third-grade student has written a story about a magical adventure that includes a variety of
vocabulary words, such as "mysterious," "enchanted," and "courageous." The sentences the
student uses are becoming more varied in structure and includes some complex sentences and
transition words such as "however" and "therefore." The student is focused on refining
sentence structure and improving coherence. Which writing stage does this description
represent?
Developing
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction?
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding and encoding skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year?
By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when.
