WGU D668 Section 2 Vocabulary – 60+ Verified Literacy Terms on Phonemic Awareness, Scarborough’s Rope, Fluency & Comprehension | 2025/2026 Western Governors University

This document contains over 60 expertly verified exam vocabulary terms and definitions for Section 2 of WGU D668 (Reading and Literacy Instruction) for the 2025/2026 academic year at Western Governors University (WGU). Designed for students in teacher preparation programs, it covers advanced literacy development concepts rooted in the science of reading and evidence-based instructional practices. It offers in-depth explanations of key terms related to: Foundational literacy skills: phonemic awareness, decoding, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension Brain-based reading models: the four-part processor, orthographic and phonological processors, Scarborough’s Reading Rope Instructional frameworks: the simple view of reading, alphabetic principle, Ehri’s phases of word reading Reading strategies: metacognition, comprehension monitoring, visualization, question generation, and summarization Literacy development concepts: dyslexia, morphology, semantics, syntax, text structure, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and more The terms are clearly defined in a flashcard-like format, ensuring quick reference and efficient study. This resource is perfect for students who need a clear, organized tool for: WGU D668 assessments Teacher licensure preparation Early literacy instruction planning Foundational reading intervention and support roles Additionally, it supports understanding of research-backed reading practices and frameworks widely adopted in K–6 education, special education, reading specialist certification, and curriculum development. Keywords: D668, WGU, reading instruction, vocabulary terms, phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, comprehension, Scarborough’s reading rope, four-part processor, phonological processor, simple view of reading, science of reading, literacy development, alphabetic principle, Ehri’s phases, text structure, working memory, cognitive flexibility, phonics, metacognition, reading strategies, dyslexia, morphology, reading fluency, vocabulary acquisition