D669 Early Literacy Methods Study Guide: Key
Literacy Skills and Classroom Strategies Western
Governors University
D669 Study Guide
Key Literacy Skills
● Phonemic Awareness: Understanding and manipulating sounds in words.
○ Classroom Example: Practice identifying the first sound in a word,
like /b/ in "bat."
● Phonics: Connecting letters to sounds to decode words.
○ Classroom Example: Teach students the sound of each letter, then
have them blend those sounds to form simple words like "cat."
● Vocabulary: Expanding students’ word knowledge and usage.
○ Classroom Example: Introduce new words during reading time and ask
students to use them in sentences.
, ● Fluency: Reading smoothly with accuracy and expression.
○ Classroom Example: Have students read aloud a passage several
times to build speed and confidence.
● Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting the meaning of texts.
○ Classroom Example: After reading, ask students to summarize the
main ideas and answer questions about the text.
2. Promoting Print Awareness
● Definition: Helping students understand how print works
(directionality, word boundaries, etc.).
● Classroom Example:
Literacy Skills and Classroom Strategies Western
Governors University
D669 Study Guide
Key Literacy Skills
● Phonemic Awareness: Understanding and manipulating sounds in words.
○ Classroom Example: Practice identifying the first sound in a word,
like /b/ in "bat."
● Phonics: Connecting letters to sounds to decode words.
○ Classroom Example: Teach students the sound of each letter, then
have them blend those sounds to form simple words like "cat."
● Vocabulary: Expanding students’ word knowledge and usage.
○ Classroom Example: Introduce new words during reading time and ask
students to use them in sentences.
, ● Fluency: Reading smoothly with accuracy and expression.
○ Classroom Example: Have students read aloud a passage several
times to build speed and confidence.
● Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting the meaning of texts.
○ Classroom Example: After reading, ask students to summarize the
main ideas and answer questions about the text.
2. Promoting Print Awareness
● Definition: Helping students understand how print works
(directionality, word boundaries, etc.).
● Classroom Example:
