WGU D668 Elementary
Literacy Curriculum –
Study Guide, Key
Concepts, and Exam
Preparation
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What is a key component of structured literacy Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and
instruction? encoding (spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
consistent throughout the school year?
Dyslexia A language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding,
not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy breaking down reading into smaller parts like sounds, word meanings,
and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
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.
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