WGU D669 EARLY LITERACY METHODS - QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
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What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot?
a. A slightly rounded and open mouth
b. A pursed, narrow mouth
c. A tightly closed mouth
d. A wide, smiling mouth
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Accurate decoding of written words Graphic presentation awarenessd
A slightly rounded and open
Enhancing comprehension
mouth
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A student learns to break down the word "unhappiness" into "un,"
"happy," and "ness." Which linguistic concept are they engaging with?
a. Phonology
b. Sentential Semantics
c. Morphology
d. Pragmatics
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The word becomes lit. Morphology
Pragmatics Lexical Semantics
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Which research-based method is a kindergarten teacher applying to
develop foundational writing skills when they have students write
about their favorite activities in a daily journal writing activity?
,a. Using invented spelling to encourage creativity
b. Teaching students to type on a computer
c. Providing explicit instruction in grammar rules
d. Having students practice writing the alphabet repeatedly
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The practice of writing is enhanced
Multisensory instruction when it is connected to the creation
of visual representations.
Using invented spelling to
Connecting to prior knowledge
encourage creativity
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What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching?
a. To infer what will happen next and predict upcoming events
b. To reread the text and provide annotations
c. To summarize the key components of the text
d. To address and resolve any confusion about the text
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, Students changing the first sound in a To address and resolve any
word to make a new word. confusion about the text
Teachers take into account what
A slightly rounded and open mouth
students have previously learned.
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Which research-based strategy should be included when planning a
lesson to teach kindergarteners how to write their names for effective
learning?
a. Using a template with their name spelled using dotted lines for the
student to trace over
b. Having students write their names in cursive rather than print
c. Focusing on the pronunciation of the name rather than writing it
d. Encouraging students to write their names in any way they choose
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By creating a visual web that Using a template with their
connects the new vocabulary to name spelled using dotted lines
known words and concepts for the student to trace over
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Correct 45
Incorrect 00
1 of 45
Term
What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot?
a. A slightly rounded and open mouth
b. A pursed, narrow mouth
c. A tightly closed mouth
d. A wide, smiling mouth
Give this one a try later!
Accurate decoding of written words Graphic presentation awarenessd
A slightly rounded and open
Enhancing comprehension
mouth
, Don't know?
2 of 45
Term
A student learns to break down the word "unhappiness" into "un,"
"happy," and "ness." Which linguistic concept are they engaging with?
a. Phonology
b. Sentential Semantics
c. Morphology
d. Pragmatics
Give this one a try later!
The word becomes lit. Morphology
Pragmatics Lexical Semantics
Don't know?
3 of 45
Term
Which research-based method is a kindergarten teacher applying to
develop foundational writing skills when they have students write
about their favorite activities in a daily journal writing activity?
,a. Using invented spelling to encourage creativity
b. Teaching students to type on a computer
c. Providing explicit instruction in grammar rules
d. Having students practice writing the alphabet repeatedly
Give this one a try later!
The practice of writing is enhanced
Multisensory instruction when it is connected to the creation
of visual representations.
Using invented spelling to
Connecting to prior knowledge
encourage creativity
Don't know?
4 of 45
Term
What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching?
a. To infer what will happen next and predict upcoming events
b. To reread the text and provide annotations
c. To summarize the key components of the text
d. To address and resolve any confusion about the text
Give this one a try later!
, Students changing the first sound in a To address and resolve any
word to make a new word. confusion about the text
Teachers take into account what
A slightly rounded and open mouth
students have previously learned.
Don't know?
5 of 45
Term
Which research-based strategy should be included when planning a
lesson to teach kindergarteners how to write their names for effective
learning?
a. Using a template with their name spelled using dotted lines for the
student to trace over
b. Having students write their names in cursive rather than print
c. Focusing on the pronunciation of the name rather than writing it
d. Encouraging students to write their names in any way they choose
Give this one a try later!
By creating a visual web that Using a template with their
connects the new vocabulary to name spelled using dotted lines
known words and concepts for the student to trace over
