(WGU D668)- Elementary Literacy
Curriculum Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - Correct answer-
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding
(spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school
year? - Correct answer-By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - Correct answer-A language-based learning disability affecting reading
and decoding, not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - Correct answer-breaking down reading into smaller parts like
sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and
observations, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading
at grade level and one for students reading below grade level. - Correct answer-
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
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, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - Correct answer-Focuses on identifying
and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - Correct answer-guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills,
and concepts students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular
subject area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards - Correct answer-describe the level of proficiency or
achievement students should demonstrate in relation to content standards
Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an
understanding of the organization and structure of a text? - Correct answer-Writing
a summary of the text in their own words- it requires students to understand the
texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main
idea and supporting details of the text? - Correct answer-creating a story map to
visualize key elements- this helps students organize and identify the main idea and
supporting details in a visual format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy? -
Correct answer-Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness,
phonics, and other foundational skills
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Curriculum Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - Correct answer-
Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding
(spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school
year? - Correct answer-By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - Correct answer-A language-based learning disability affecting reading
and decoding, not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - Correct answer-breaking down reading into smaller parts like
sounds, word meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and
observations, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading
at grade level and one for students reading below grade level. - Correct answer-
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
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, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - Correct answer-Focuses on identifying
and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - Correct answer-guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills,
and concepts students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular
subject area; typically defined at state level
Performance Standards - Correct answer-describe the level of proficiency or
achievement students should demonstrate in relation to content standards
Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an
understanding of the organization and structure of a text? - Correct answer-Writing
a summary of the text in their own words- it requires students to understand the
texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main
idea and supporting details of the text? - Correct answer-creating a story map to
visualize key elements- this helps students organize and identify the main idea and
supporting details in a visual format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy? -
Correct answer-Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness,
phonics, and other foundational skills
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