WGU D669 EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
How does incorporating a phonics lesson on letter-sound correspondence align
with Scarborough's Reading Rope in classroom instruction?
It supports the word recognition strand by teaching decoding skills.
What is the purpose of the summarizing strategy in reciprocal teaching?
To condense the main ideas and details into a concise overview
What is an effective method for teaching students proper letter formation?
Demonstrate the correct way to write each letter while students follow along in the
air and on paper
What classroom activity would effectively assess young learners' print awareness?
A slightly rounded and open mouth
What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot?
A slightly rounded and open mouth
Which strategy helps students identify when they are not understanding a text?
,Rereading sections of the text
What is an advanced phonemic awareness activity that involves the substitution of
sounds?
Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a
word but differ in airflow
How should a teacher explain the difference between a stop consonant and a nasal
consonant during a phonics lesson?
Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a
word but differ in airflow
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency?
Organizing students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Which instructional strategy is effective for teaching Tier 2 vocabulary in context?
Incorporating new vocabulary words into a text discussion, clarifying meaning
through examples and non-examples
What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching?
To reread the text and provide annotations
, What is a common reason for an elementary student learning English to switch
between English and their native language?
To compensate for missing vocabulary or to articulate ideas more easily expressed
in their first language
During storytime, 4-year-old Mia is adept at telling intricate stories from picture
books but has difficulty with word recognition. What does this indicate about the
link between speaking and reading abilities?
Mia's storytelling prowess highlights her solid oral language foundation, important
for reading later on.
How does the word lip change when the last sound is replaced with /t/?
The word becomes lit.
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex
vocabulary in a text?
By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and
concepts
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a
word like elephant?
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
How does incorporating a phonics lesson on letter-sound correspondence align
with Scarborough's Reading Rope in classroom instruction?
It supports the word recognition strand by teaching decoding skills.
What is the purpose of the summarizing strategy in reciprocal teaching?
To condense the main ideas and details into a concise overview
What is an effective method for teaching students proper letter formation?
Demonstrate the correct way to write each letter while students follow along in the
air and on paper
What classroom activity would effectively assess young learners' print awareness?
A slightly rounded and open mouth
What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot?
A slightly rounded and open mouth
Which strategy helps students identify when they are not understanding a text?
,Rereading sections of the text
What is an advanced phonemic awareness activity that involves the substitution of
sounds?
Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a
word but differ in airflow
How should a teacher explain the difference between a stop consonant and a nasal
consonant during a phonics lesson?
Show that stop consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a
word but differ in airflow
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency?
Organizing students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Which instructional strategy is effective for teaching Tier 2 vocabulary in context?
Incorporating new vocabulary words into a text discussion, clarifying meaning
through examples and non-examples
What is the benefit of the clarifying step during reciprocal teaching?
To reread the text and provide annotations
, What is a common reason for an elementary student learning English to switch
between English and their native language?
To compensate for missing vocabulary or to articulate ideas more easily expressed
in their first language
During storytime, 4-year-old Mia is adept at telling intricate stories from picture
books but has difficulty with word recognition. What does this indicate about the
link between speaking and reading abilities?
Mia's storytelling prowess highlights her solid oral language foundation, important
for reading later on.
How does the word lip change when the last sound is replaced with /t/?
The word becomes lit.
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex
vocabulary in a text?
By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and
concepts
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a
word like elephant?
