WGU D669Review
Early Literacy TEST
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WGU D669 EARLY LITERACY METHODS OA EXAM 2025/ 2026
1. Phonology the study of speech sounds in language
2. Syntax The arrangement of words and phrases to cre-
ate well-formed sentences in a language.
3. lexical semantics The subfield of semantics concerned with the
meanings of words and the meaning relation-
ships among words.
ex A learner sees "bicycle" in a text and, knowing
the meaning of "cycle," concludes that the new
word is related to cycling.
4. Semantics the set of rules by which we derive meaning
from morphemes, words, and sentences in a
given language; also, the study of meaning ex
In a spelling bee, a participant asks for the word
"knight" to be used in a sentence to understand
its meaning and spelling.
5. Morphology study of form ex A student learns to break down
the word "unhappiness" into "un," "happy," and
"ness."
6. What is the developmental stage of Graphic presentation awareness
handwriting when a first-grade student
learns the letters of the alphabet and oc-
casionally uses letter reversals in letter
formation?
7. Which research-based method is a Using invented spelling to encourage creativity
kindergarten teacher applying to devel-
op foundational writing skills when they
have students write about their favorite
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activities in a daily journal writing activi-
ty?
8. Which part of the Four-Part Processing semantics processing
Model involves recognizing and under-
standing the meaning of words?
9. Scarborough's Reading Rope -Language Comprehension
-Word recognition
-Skilled reading
Becoming a skilled reader is woven over time
with explicit instruction and a lot of practice.
10. Which scenario exemplifies teaching The teacher leads a lesson on the different
phonology in the classroom? sounds of a specific letter and how the sound
can change the meaning of a word
11. stop consonants ba/da/ta/ - temporary blockage of airflow and
then a quick release.
12. nasal consonants When pronounced, the air is forced through the
nose (/n/, /m/, /ng/)
13. Which classroom activity would effec- Organizing students into pairs to take turns
tively enhance reading fluency? reading aloud and providing feedback
14. What is the benefit of the clarifying step To address and resolve any confusion about the
during reciprocal teaching? text
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, Early Literacy Methods - D669 Part 2
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1. Which skills relate Understanding that print moves left to right
to print awareness? Identifying letters on a page
Locating the front cover of a book
Identifying spaces in between words
2. Understanding Print awareness skills help students understand that print is organized in a
that print moves certain way and is an important skill to build a foundation for reading.
left to right
3. Mr. Costa has gath- Point out the front cover and the back cover of the book.
ered his class
together for a
read-aloud and
would like to mod-
el an understand-
ing of concepts of
print. What is one
activity he should
do before reading?
4. Promoting Print Ensure students understand book organization, teaching them basics like
Awareness: While reading left to right and top to bottom, recognizing print
Reading
Read aloud from books with large, easy-to-read print and stories featuring
predictable words.
Use "big books"
Teach and practice print conventions such as left-to-right directionality
Teach proper book handling and reinforce book awareness.
5.
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Promoting Print Label classroom objects to reinforce print recognition.
Awareness: In the
classroom Reinforce print conventions seen in classroom materials like signs, labels,
posters, and calendars.
Recognize letters in places outside of books
Ensure classroom decor is full of print.
Incorporate books, letters, songs, or rhymes in different parts of the curricu-
lum.
6. Promoting Print Encourage preschoolers to engage with print through pretend activities like
Awareness: At Play writing shopping lists, creating signs, composing letters, or making cards.
Recognize letters in places outside of books.
Play with letters of the alphabet in centers or during free play. Have things
available like letter fridge magnets in a play kitchen.
Include letters in art or sensory activities, like building letters with clay or
finding letters in a sensory bin.
7. Assess Print Aware- Locate the front and back cover of the book.
ness Identify the title of the book.
Determine where to start reading.
Determine the direction in which to read and where to go at the end of a line.
Point out a letter.
Recognize capital and lowercase letters.
Identify a word.
Recognize the first and last word of a sentence.
Locate the first and last words on a page.
Identify punctuation marks.
8. Print Awareness
Early Literacy TEST
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OA
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WGU D669 EARLY LITERACY METHODS OA EXAM 2025/ 2026
1. Phonology the study of speech sounds in language
2. Syntax The arrangement of words and phrases to cre-
ate well-formed sentences in a language.
3. lexical semantics The subfield of semantics concerned with the
meanings of words and the meaning relation-
ships among words.
ex A learner sees "bicycle" in a text and, knowing
the meaning of "cycle," concludes that the new
word is related to cycling.
4. Semantics the set of rules by which we derive meaning
from morphemes, words, and sentences in a
given language; also, the study of meaning ex
In a spelling bee, a participant asks for the word
"knight" to be used in a sentence to understand
its meaning and spelling.
5. Morphology study of form ex A student learns to break down
the word "unhappiness" into "un," "happy," and
"ness."
6. What is the developmental stage of Graphic presentation awareness
handwriting when a first-grade student
learns the letters of the alphabet and oc-
casionally uses letter reversals in letter
formation?
7. Which research-based method is a Using invented spelling to encourage creativity
kindergarten teacher applying to devel-
op foundational writing skills when they
have students write about their favorite
1/2
, Early Literacy Review for OA
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g7l0kw
activities in a daily journal writing activi-
ty?
8. Which part of the Four-Part Processing semantics processing
Model involves recognizing and under-
standing the meaning of words?
9. Scarborough's Reading Rope -Language Comprehension
-Word recognition
-Skilled reading
Becoming a skilled reader is woven over time
with explicit instruction and a lot of practice.
10. Which scenario exemplifies teaching The teacher leads a lesson on the different
phonology in the classroom? sounds of a specific letter and how the sound
can change the meaning of a word
11. stop consonants ba/da/ta/ - temporary blockage of airflow and
then a quick release.
12. nasal consonants When pronounced, the air is forced through the
nose (/n/, /m/, /ng/)
13. Which classroom activity would effec- Organizing students into pairs to take turns
tively enhance reading fluency? reading aloud and providing feedback
14. What is the benefit of the clarifying step To address and resolve any confusion about the
during reciprocal teaching? text
2/2
, Early Literacy Methods - D669 Part 2
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gcs42w
1. Which skills relate Understanding that print moves left to right
to print awareness? Identifying letters on a page
Locating the front cover of a book
Identifying spaces in between words
2. Understanding Print awareness skills help students understand that print is organized in a
that print moves certain way and is an important skill to build a foundation for reading.
left to right
3. Mr. Costa has gath- Point out the front cover and the back cover of the book.
ered his class
together for a
read-aloud and
would like to mod-
el an understand-
ing of concepts of
print. What is one
activity he should
do before reading?
4. Promoting Print Ensure students understand book organization, teaching them basics like
Awareness: While reading left to right and top to bottom, recognizing print
Reading
Read aloud from books with large, easy-to-read print and stories featuring
predictable words.
Use "big books"
Teach and practice print conventions such as left-to-right directionality
Teach proper book handling and reinforce book awareness.
5.
, Early Literacy Methods - D669 Part 2
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gcs42w
Promoting Print Label classroom objects to reinforce print recognition.
Awareness: In the
classroom Reinforce print conventions seen in classroom materials like signs, labels,
posters, and calendars.
Recognize letters in places outside of books
Ensure classroom decor is full of print.
Incorporate books, letters, songs, or rhymes in different parts of the curricu-
lum.
6. Promoting Print Encourage preschoolers to engage with print through pretend activities like
Awareness: At Play writing shopping lists, creating signs, composing letters, or making cards.
Recognize letters in places outside of books.
Play with letters of the alphabet in centers or during free play. Have things
available like letter fridge magnets in a play kitchen.
Include letters in art or sensory activities, like building letters with clay or
finding letters in a sensory bin.
7. Assess Print Aware- Locate the front and back cover of the book.
ness Identify the title of the book.
Determine where to start reading.
Determine the direction in which to read and where to go at the end of a line.
Point out a letter.
Recognize capital and lowercase letters.
Identify a word.
Recognize the first and last word of a sentence.
Locate the first and last words on a page.
Identify punctuation marks.
8. Print Awareness
