WGU D677 PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ discourse.
Answer: verbal or written communication that involves the exchange or
ideas, information, and meaning within a specific context or social setting
◍ print communication.
Answer: the way people share information or ideas using written words and
images on paper or digital pages, like books, posters, newspapers, or signs.
It involves reading and writing to understand or send messages
◍ bloom's taxonomy.
Answer: a hierarchical framework that categorizes cognitive processes into
six levels, ranging from lower-order thinking skills, such as remembering
and understanding, to higher-order thinking skills, such as analyzing and
creating
◍ phonics.
Answer: the study of the relationships between letters and the sounds they
represent, essential for students to know in order to decode words
◍ four-part processor.
Answer: a framework that describes how the brain processes written
language involving phonological, orthographic, meaning, and context
processors working together to facilitate reading.
◍ grammar and language mechanics.
Answer: grammar and language mechanics are like the rules of the road for
writing. They show us how to use punctuation, spelling, and word order
correctly, making sure our writing is easy to understand and looks neat
◍ transitional.
, Answer: consolidated alphabetic. Use of phonics knowledge, can use and
see phonics patterns
◍ Descriptive texts.
Answer: Writing that vividly describes a subject.
◍ consolidated alphabetic.
Answer: a stage where skills or knowledge become firmly established and
readers have mastered most letter sound correspondences and can decode
words quickly and fluently
◍ auditory.
Answer: sound. The sense of hearing or learning through sound
◍ multi-tiered systems of support (MTTS).
Answer: a framework that provides varying levels of academic and
behavioral interventions to support the diverse needs of all students
◍ informational (informative) writing.
Answer: style of writing that aims to educate readers by presenting factual
information, explanations, and details about a specific topic
◍ text structure.
Answer: how a text is organized, such as using sequences, causes and
effects, problems and solutions, or comparisons.
◍ Composition.
Answer: the process of creating written text by organizing and expressing
ideas coherently.
◍ decoding.
Answer: the process of using knowledge of letter sound relationships
(graphme phoneme correspondence) to translate written symbols
(graphemes) into spoken language (phonemes) and recognize words
◍ text structure.
Answer: the organization of content to ensure logical flow and coherence.
Narrative, informational, opinion structures. Paragraph structure. Patterns of
, organization. Linking and transition words
◍ pre-alphabetic.
Answer: the earliest phase of literacy development, where individuals do not
yet understand the relationship between letters and sounds
◍ phonology.
Answer: the study of sounds in language, like how words are made up of
different sounds and how those sounds come together to form words. It
helps us understand how we speak and how we hear language
◍ active listening.
Answer: paying close attention to what someone is saying and showing them
through questions and body language
◍ mentor text.
Answer: a book or piece of writing that teachers and students use as a good
example to learn from. It shows how to write well by demonstrating things
like strong ideas, good words choice, or interesting story parts
◍ Speaking Abilities.
Answer: Skills to express thoughts clearly and confidently.
◍ syllables.
Answer: parts of a word that contains one vowel sound, with or without
surrounding consonant sounds. When we say words, we can hear different
syllables by noticing the beats or sounds in the word
◍ Procedural or Instructional.
Answer: Provides instruction on how to do something. (Recipes, user
manuals, DIY guides)
◍ revise.
Answer: did I spell words correctly? Can I use more details? Has someone
else checked my work? Does my writing make sense? Writers review and
refine their work, clarify ideas, improve organization, and enhance clarity
and coherence
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ discourse.
Answer: verbal or written communication that involves the exchange or
ideas, information, and meaning within a specific context or social setting
◍ print communication.
Answer: the way people share information or ideas using written words and
images on paper or digital pages, like books, posters, newspapers, or signs.
It involves reading and writing to understand or send messages
◍ bloom's taxonomy.
Answer: a hierarchical framework that categorizes cognitive processes into
six levels, ranging from lower-order thinking skills, such as remembering
and understanding, to higher-order thinking skills, such as analyzing and
creating
◍ phonics.
Answer: the study of the relationships between letters and the sounds they
represent, essential for students to know in order to decode words
◍ four-part processor.
Answer: a framework that describes how the brain processes written
language involving phonological, orthographic, meaning, and context
processors working together to facilitate reading.
◍ grammar and language mechanics.
Answer: grammar and language mechanics are like the rules of the road for
writing. They show us how to use punctuation, spelling, and word order
correctly, making sure our writing is easy to understand and looks neat
◍ transitional.
, Answer: consolidated alphabetic. Use of phonics knowledge, can use and
see phonics patterns
◍ Descriptive texts.
Answer: Writing that vividly describes a subject.
◍ consolidated alphabetic.
Answer: a stage where skills or knowledge become firmly established and
readers have mastered most letter sound correspondences and can decode
words quickly and fluently
◍ auditory.
Answer: sound. The sense of hearing or learning through sound
◍ multi-tiered systems of support (MTTS).
Answer: a framework that provides varying levels of academic and
behavioral interventions to support the diverse needs of all students
◍ informational (informative) writing.
Answer: style of writing that aims to educate readers by presenting factual
information, explanations, and details about a specific topic
◍ text structure.
Answer: how a text is organized, such as using sequences, causes and
effects, problems and solutions, or comparisons.
◍ Composition.
Answer: the process of creating written text by organizing and expressing
ideas coherently.
◍ decoding.
Answer: the process of using knowledge of letter sound relationships
(graphme phoneme correspondence) to translate written symbols
(graphemes) into spoken language (phonemes) and recognize words
◍ text structure.
Answer: the organization of content to ensure logical flow and coherence.
Narrative, informational, opinion structures. Paragraph structure. Patterns of
, organization. Linking and transition words
◍ pre-alphabetic.
Answer: the earliest phase of literacy development, where individuals do not
yet understand the relationship between letters and sounds
◍ phonology.
Answer: the study of sounds in language, like how words are made up of
different sounds and how those sounds come together to form words. It
helps us understand how we speak and how we hear language
◍ active listening.
Answer: paying close attention to what someone is saying and showing them
through questions and body language
◍ mentor text.
Answer: a book or piece of writing that teachers and students use as a good
example to learn from. It shows how to write well by demonstrating things
like strong ideas, good words choice, or interesting story parts
◍ Speaking Abilities.
Answer: Skills to express thoughts clearly and confidently.
◍ syllables.
Answer: parts of a word that contains one vowel sound, with or without
surrounding consonant sounds. When we say words, we can hear different
syllables by noticing the beats or sounds in the word
◍ Procedural or Instructional.
Answer: Provides instruction on how to do something. (Recipes, user
manuals, DIY guides)
◍ revise.
Answer: did I spell words correctly? Can I use more details? Has someone
else checked my work? Does my writing make sense? Writers review and
refine their work, clarify ideas, improve organization, and enhance clarity
and coherence
