ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
True or False:
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward - (answer)False
True or False:
To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning - (answer)False
A teacher would like to start a new spelling curriculum. She found free online curriculum with several
fun resources. The source was not accessible for all learners. She compared it to a resource suggested by
her district, which has been aligned with evidence-based research and is founded on best practices for
spelling. She decided to use the resource suggested by her district.
Which two of the Four Considerations is the teacher using? - (answer)-Selection of Materials
correct
-Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Imagine a teacher preparing to teach reading to a class with different reading abilities. They need to
figure out how to teach in a certain way. That means breaking down reading into smaller parts like
sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work. By doing this, the teacher can ensure that everyone
in the class learns well, regardless of their reading level. - (answer)Structured Literacy
A teacher preparing to teach her class how to read a new book needs to think about what type of book
will best fit her students. Does she choose a story that's too easy and will make them bored? Or one that
is too hard, and they will struggle with? She needs to pick just the right book that will challenge them
just enough to keep them engaged and learning. - (answer)Selection of Materials
A kindergarten teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his observations and
data, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one for
students reading below grade level. - (answer)Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All
Learners
A teacher observes that some students in her class struggle with reading comprehension despite
receiving the same instruction as their peers. She understands the importance of identifying the specific
,ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
aspect of instruction that needs consideration to address their needs effectively. This involves assessing
whether the students require additional support in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary,
or comprehension and then planning targeted instruction accordingly. - (answer)MTSS
Which learning activity would best support the standard of demonstrating an understanding of the
organization and structure of a text? - (answer)Writing a summary of the text in their own words.
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and supporting
details of a text? - (answer)Creating a story map to visualize key elements.
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? - (answer)Fostering the connection of letter-
sound and letter-word within meaning contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? - (answer)Regular
field trips to local libraries
A teacher is introducing the /ch/ sound to a group of students. Select if the following activity uses
auditory, visual, or kinesthetic/tactile support for learners.
The students trace the letters c and h in shaving cream. - (answer)kinesthetic/tactile
,ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
The teacher reads aloud the words 'cat', 'chap', 'lunch', 'met' and 'chug.' Students give a thumbs up if
they hear a /ch/ or a thumbs down if they do not hear a /ch/ after each word is read - (answer)auditory
Students work in small groups to complete a word sort. They need to sort words into two groups: words
with /ch/ and words without /ch/ - (answer)visual
What defines multisensory teaching methods in structured literacy programs? - (answer)Teaching using
multiple senses like seeing, hearing, and touching.
Why are multisensory teaching methods effective in structured literacy programs? - (answer)Because
they engage students in various ways through different senses
What is the importance of literacy-rich learning environments? - (answer)They provide opportunities for
students to engage with print and language in meaningful ways
How can teachers ensure that instructions meet the expectations of a given content standard? -
(answer)Identify the key skills and concepts within the standard
What is the first step teachers should take when selecting instructional activities that align with content
standards? - (answer)Identify the learning objectives outlined in the content standards
Which strategy ensures that a given literacy instruction is aligned with the correct content standard? -
(answer)Compare the lesson objectives with the content standard
What first step should teachers take when identifying the correct instruction sequence to help students
master an end-of-year standard? - (answer)Identify prerequisite skills that students need to develop
How does comprehension contribute to overall literacy development? - (answer)By recognizing and
understanding the meaning of written texts
, ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
What is the purpose of word analysis in literacy instruction? - (answer)Breaking down words into their
parts to understand their meanings and structures
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
Research collected over a couple of years. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
The research is final. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
Phonics is part of it. - (answer)Is the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
There are seven ideas to the Science of Reading. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
There is a program you can purchase. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose the correct areas of learning:
Letter/Word Recognition - (answer)orthographic processor and letter box
Choose the correct areas of learning:
True or False:
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward - (answer)False
True or False:
To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning - (answer)False
A teacher would like to start a new spelling curriculum. She found free online curriculum with several
fun resources. The source was not accessible for all learners. She compared it to a resource suggested by
her district, which has been aligned with evidence-based research and is founded on best practices for
spelling. She decided to use the resource suggested by her district.
Which two of the Four Considerations is the teacher using? - (answer)-Selection of Materials
correct
-Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Imagine a teacher preparing to teach reading to a class with different reading abilities. They need to
figure out how to teach in a certain way. That means breaking down reading into smaller parts like
sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work. By doing this, the teacher can ensure that everyone
in the class learns well, regardless of their reading level. - (answer)Structured Literacy
A teacher preparing to teach her class how to read a new book needs to think about what type of book
will best fit her students. Does she choose a story that's too easy and will make them bored? Or one that
is too hard, and they will struggle with? She needs to pick just the right book that will challenge them
just enough to keep them engaged and learning. - (answer)Selection of Materials
A kindergarten teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his observations and
data, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at grade level and one for
students reading below grade level. - (answer)Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All
Learners
A teacher observes that some students in her class struggle with reading comprehension despite
receiving the same instruction as their peers. She understands the importance of identifying the specific
,ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
aspect of instruction that needs consideration to address their needs effectively. This involves assessing
whether the students require additional support in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary,
or comprehension and then planning targeted instruction accordingly. - (answer)MTSS
Which learning activity would best support the standard of demonstrating an understanding of the
organization and structure of a text? - (answer)Writing a summary of the text in their own words.
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and supporting
details of a text? - (answer)Creating a story map to visualize key elements.
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? - (answer)Fostering the connection of letter-
sound and letter-word within meaning contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? - (answer)Regular
field trips to local libraries
A teacher is introducing the /ch/ sound to a group of students. Select if the following activity uses
auditory, visual, or kinesthetic/tactile support for learners.
The students trace the letters c and h in shaving cream. - (answer)kinesthetic/tactile
,ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
The teacher reads aloud the words 'cat', 'chap', 'lunch', 'met' and 'chug.' Students give a thumbs up if
they hear a /ch/ or a thumbs down if they do not hear a /ch/ after each word is read - (answer)auditory
Students work in small groups to complete a word sort. They need to sort words into two groups: words
with /ch/ and words without /ch/ - (answer)visual
What defines multisensory teaching methods in structured literacy programs? - (answer)Teaching using
multiple senses like seeing, hearing, and touching.
Why are multisensory teaching methods effective in structured literacy programs? - (answer)Because
they engage students in various ways through different senses
What is the importance of literacy-rich learning environments? - (answer)They provide opportunities for
students to engage with print and language in meaningful ways
How can teachers ensure that instructions meet the expectations of a given content standard? -
(answer)Identify the key skills and concepts within the standard
What is the first step teachers should take when selecting instructional activities that align with content
standards? - (answer)Identify the learning objectives outlined in the content standards
Which strategy ensures that a given literacy instruction is aligned with the correct content standard? -
(answer)Compare the lesson objectives with the content standard
What first step should teachers take when identifying the correct instruction sequence to help students
master an end-of-year standard? - (answer)Identify prerequisite skills that students need to develop
How does comprehension contribute to overall literacy development? - (answer)By recognizing and
understanding the meaning of written texts
, ELEMENTARY LITERACY CURRICULUM - D668 WGU OA STUDY SET Q & A
What is the purpose of word analysis in literacy instruction? - (answer)Breaking down words into their
parts to understand their meanings and structures
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
Research collected over a couple of years. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
The research is final. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
Phonics is part of it. - (answer)Is the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
There are seven ideas to the Science of Reading. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose "Is the Science of Reading" or "Is not the Science of Reading"
There is a program you can purchase. - (answer)Is not the Science of Reading
Choose the correct areas of learning:
Letter/Word Recognition - (answer)orthographic processor and letter box
Choose the correct areas of learning:
