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WGU D677 ELEMENTARY LITERACY
CURRICULUM OA ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
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?
selection of materials and Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
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.
selection of materials
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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.
structured literacy
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.
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 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.
mtss
learn to read with basic phonics instruction
35%
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of students learn to read in a seemingly effortless way
5%
need systematic, explicit code- based (phonics) instruction with additional opportunities to
practices
10-15%
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.
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward.
True or False
False
Dyslexia is primarily a language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward.
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To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning
True or False
False
While Discovery Learning can be valuable, effective reading instruction often combines various
methods including explicit instruction and structured approaches.
Which instructional strategies best support elementary literacy curriculum?
The best ways to teach reading in elementary school include reading books together and talking
about them, doing small group reading where the teacher helps each student, and teaching
how letters and sounds work together to make words. Doing fun activities with words and
writing also helps students learn better.
learn only with systematic, explicit code- based (phonics) instruction
40-50%
unpacking a standard
involves breaking it down into its individual components to gain a deeper understanding of
what students are expected to learn and be able to do. It is a process of dissecting the standard
to clarify its meaning and to identify the specific knowledge and skills it encompasses. This
process helps educators design more targeted and effective instruction and assessments.
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WGU D677 ELEMENTARY LITERACY
CURRICULUM OA ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
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?
selection of materials and Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
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.
selection of materials
1
, Page 2 of 31
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.
structured literacy
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.
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 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.
mtss
learn to read with basic phonics instruction
35%
2
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of students learn to read in a seemingly effortless way
5%
need systematic, explicit code- based (phonics) instruction with additional opportunities to
practices
10-15%
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.
Dyslexia is a visual problem where individuals see letters and words backward.
True or False
False
Dyslexia is primarily a language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding, not a
visual issue involving seeing letters backward.
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To teach reading most effectively, teachers should use Discovery Learning
True or False
False
While Discovery Learning can be valuable, effective reading instruction often combines various
methods including explicit instruction and structured approaches.
Which instructional strategies best support elementary literacy curriculum?
The best ways to teach reading in elementary school include reading books together and talking
about them, doing small group reading where the teacher helps each student, and teaching
how letters and sounds work together to make words. Doing fun activities with words and
writing also helps students learn better.
learn only with systematic, explicit code- based (phonics) instruction
40-50%
unpacking a standard
involves breaking it down into its individual components to gain a deeper understanding of
what students are expected to learn and be able to do. It is a process of dissecting the standard
to clarify its meaning and to identify the specific knowledge and skills it encompasses. This
process helps educators design more targeted and effective instruction and assessments.
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