WGU D676 READING AND WRITING
ACQUISITION ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ 16. Semantic Component (Oral Language Dev.-Stages of Development):.
Answer: -Is made up of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning that may
be combined with each other to make up words (for example, paper + s are
the two morphemes that make up papers), and sentences.-A dictionary
contains the semantic component of a language, but also what words (and
meanings) are important to the speakers of the language.
◍ 107. How can adding a small group table and computers add to a
literacy-rich environment? (Literacy Environments):.
Answer: -It reinforces the skills that have been taught.
◍ 76. Instructional Frameworks and Procedures (Comprehension):.
Answer: -Designed to scaffold students' efforts in their reading and
understanding of various texts, thus helping them develop literacy skills,
boosting higher order thinking, while nurturing positive attitudes about
reading.
◍ 52. What are developmentally appropriate reading strategies for
kindergarten? (Balanced Literacy):.
Answer: -Print Concepts: Demonstrate understanding of the organization
and basic features of print.-Phonological Awareness: Demonstrate
understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).-Phonics
& Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding words.-Fluency: Read emergent-reader texts with
purpose and understanding.
◍ 41. Concept of Print (Reading Skills):.
, Answer: -Explicitly showing students the features of written language,
including how books "work", how letters and words are used, and how text
is organized serves as an important introduction to literacy.
◍ 60. Decoding for below-level readers (Phonics/Word Recognition):.
Answer: -Significantly improves children's word recognition, spelling, and
reading comprehension.
◍ 14. How Oral Language Supports Vocabulary Development (Stages of
Development):.
Answer: -Reading and talking with children plays an important role in
developing their vocabulary.-The more you read to children, the larger
vocabulary they will develop.
◍ 83. Why is a test a good summative assessment? (Literacy Assessments):.
Answer: -They are given periodically to determine at a particular point in
time what students know and do not know.
◍ 94. What is RTI? (Response to Intervention):.
Answer: -In the RTI approach, struggling students’ skills are monitored to
determine whether they show adequate growth (referred to as
responsiveness) following the implementation of high-quality
instruction.-RTI is also offered as an alternative to the IQ-achievement
discrepancy model for identifying students with learning disabilities.
◍ 147. Explain what multimedia production tools are and the benefits of using
them. (Technology and New Literacies):.
Answer: -The integration of text, graphics, animation, sound, and/or
video.-Encourage students to work in groups, express their knowledge in
multiple ways, solve problems, revise their own work, and construct
knowledge. Benefits:-Real-world skills related to technology-The value of
teamwork-Effective collaboration techniques-The impact and importance of
different media-The challenges of communicating to different
audiences-How to present information in compelling ways-Techniques for
synthesizing and analyzing complex content-The importance of research,
planning, and organization skills-The significance of presentation and
, speaking skills-How to accept and provide constructive feedback-How to
express their ideas creatively
◍ Teacher's Role.
Answer: In reciprocal teaching, the teacher facilitates discussions, models
strategies, and gradually shifts responsibility to students.
◍ 124. Why would the use of cognates be helpful for ELLs when learning new
vocabulary words? (ELL Best Practices):.
Answer: -Cognate awareness is the ability to use cognates in a primary
language as a tool for understanding a second language.
◍ 122. How can pairing an ELL student with a Native English Speaker help in
a reading activity? (ELL Best Practices):.
Answer: -Allows ELL students time to process their thoughts.-Students are
given think time to reflect on a question silently, so that they have more time
to process the question, the language, or think of the language needed to
convey the answer.-By then discussing their answer with a partner and the
class, students have the opportunity for increased interaction, and teachers
can monitor comprehension.
◍ 48. Comprehension (Reading Skills):.
Answer: -Comprehension is the ability to understand and gain meaning from
text.-Comprehension occurs as a result of the interaction between the reader
and the text.-Before reading even begins, reader characteristics, such as
word reading ability and vocabulary, impact the level of a student's
comprehension.
◍ 36. High Frequency Words & Vocabulary (Balanced Literacy Framework):.
Answer: Students build on a foundation of word knowledge by emphasizing
word structure and vocabulary.-Students extend their vocabulary in order to
apply it in the context of reading.-Reading A-Z's High-Frequency Words
and Vocabulary resources provide practice with the most common sight
words and familiar content vocabulary to quickly build students' reading
vocabulary.-Additional 5-Day lesson plans for the vocabulary for each
leveled book and access to customizable lessons for Academic Vocabulary
, are available on Vocabulary A-Z.
◍ 6. Schema (Learning Philosophies):.
Answer: -Theory that is concerned with knowledge, particularly with the
way knowledge is represented in our minds, how we use that knowledge,
and how it expands.
◍ 118. How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? (ELL Best Practices)
Comprehension:.
Answer: -Build background knowledge-Check comprehension
frequently-Use questions after reading
◍ 67. Vowel Digraph (Phonics Term) (Fluency):.
Answer: -Two letters that together make one vowel sound.-Examples: ai, oo,
ow.
◍ 38. Vocabulary (Balanced Literacy Framework):.
Answer: -An understanding of word meanings is essential to high levels of
reading comprehension and written expression, so students need to have
many opportunities in the classroom to hear and use words in ways that
promote vocabulary growth.-Visual tools and printable manipulatives help
different kinds of learners enrich their vocabularies.-A large vocabulary
opens students up to a wider range of reading materials. A rich vocabulary
also improves students' ability to communicate through speaking, listening,
and writing.
◍ 115. How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? (ELL Best Practices):
Phonics:.
Answer: -Teach phonics in context-Use hands-on activities to help teach
letter-sound relationships-Have students write for sound-Help students make
a connection between their first language and English
◍ 84. How does a summative assessment help to determine mastery of a skill?
(Literacty Assessments):.
Answer: -They are spread out and occur after instruction every few weeks,
months, or once a year, summative assessments are tools to help evaluate
ACQUISITION ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ 16. Semantic Component (Oral Language Dev.-Stages of Development):.
Answer: -Is made up of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning that may
be combined with each other to make up words (for example, paper + s are
the two morphemes that make up papers), and sentences.-A dictionary
contains the semantic component of a language, but also what words (and
meanings) are important to the speakers of the language.
◍ 107. How can adding a small group table and computers add to a
literacy-rich environment? (Literacy Environments):.
Answer: -It reinforces the skills that have been taught.
◍ 76. Instructional Frameworks and Procedures (Comprehension):.
Answer: -Designed to scaffold students' efforts in their reading and
understanding of various texts, thus helping them develop literacy skills,
boosting higher order thinking, while nurturing positive attitudes about
reading.
◍ 52. What are developmentally appropriate reading strategies for
kindergarten? (Balanced Literacy):.
Answer: -Print Concepts: Demonstrate understanding of the organization
and basic features of print.-Phonological Awareness: Demonstrate
understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).-Phonics
& Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding words.-Fluency: Read emergent-reader texts with
purpose and understanding.
◍ 41. Concept of Print (Reading Skills):.
, Answer: -Explicitly showing students the features of written language,
including how books "work", how letters and words are used, and how text
is organized serves as an important introduction to literacy.
◍ 60. Decoding for below-level readers (Phonics/Word Recognition):.
Answer: -Significantly improves children's word recognition, spelling, and
reading comprehension.
◍ 14. How Oral Language Supports Vocabulary Development (Stages of
Development):.
Answer: -Reading and talking with children plays an important role in
developing their vocabulary.-The more you read to children, the larger
vocabulary they will develop.
◍ 83. Why is a test a good summative assessment? (Literacy Assessments):.
Answer: -They are given periodically to determine at a particular point in
time what students know and do not know.
◍ 94. What is RTI? (Response to Intervention):.
Answer: -In the RTI approach, struggling students’ skills are monitored to
determine whether they show adequate growth (referred to as
responsiveness) following the implementation of high-quality
instruction.-RTI is also offered as an alternative to the IQ-achievement
discrepancy model for identifying students with learning disabilities.
◍ 147. Explain what multimedia production tools are and the benefits of using
them. (Technology and New Literacies):.
Answer: -The integration of text, graphics, animation, sound, and/or
video.-Encourage students to work in groups, express their knowledge in
multiple ways, solve problems, revise their own work, and construct
knowledge. Benefits:-Real-world skills related to technology-The value of
teamwork-Effective collaboration techniques-The impact and importance of
different media-The challenges of communicating to different
audiences-How to present information in compelling ways-Techniques for
synthesizing and analyzing complex content-The importance of research,
planning, and organization skills-The significance of presentation and
, speaking skills-How to accept and provide constructive feedback-How to
express their ideas creatively
◍ Teacher's Role.
Answer: In reciprocal teaching, the teacher facilitates discussions, models
strategies, and gradually shifts responsibility to students.
◍ 124. Why would the use of cognates be helpful for ELLs when learning new
vocabulary words? (ELL Best Practices):.
Answer: -Cognate awareness is the ability to use cognates in a primary
language as a tool for understanding a second language.
◍ 122. How can pairing an ELL student with a Native English Speaker help in
a reading activity? (ELL Best Practices):.
Answer: -Allows ELL students time to process their thoughts.-Students are
given think time to reflect on a question silently, so that they have more time
to process the question, the language, or think of the language needed to
convey the answer.-By then discussing their answer with a partner and the
class, students have the opportunity for increased interaction, and teachers
can monitor comprehension.
◍ 48. Comprehension (Reading Skills):.
Answer: -Comprehension is the ability to understand and gain meaning from
text.-Comprehension occurs as a result of the interaction between the reader
and the text.-Before reading even begins, reader characteristics, such as
word reading ability and vocabulary, impact the level of a student's
comprehension.
◍ 36. High Frequency Words & Vocabulary (Balanced Literacy Framework):.
Answer: Students build on a foundation of word knowledge by emphasizing
word structure and vocabulary.-Students extend their vocabulary in order to
apply it in the context of reading.-Reading A-Z's High-Frequency Words
and Vocabulary resources provide practice with the most common sight
words and familiar content vocabulary to quickly build students' reading
vocabulary.-Additional 5-Day lesson plans for the vocabulary for each
leveled book and access to customizable lessons for Academic Vocabulary
, are available on Vocabulary A-Z.
◍ 6. Schema (Learning Philosophies):.
Answer: -Theory that is concerned with knowledge, particularly with the
way knowledge is represented in our minds, how we use that knowledge,
and how it expands.
◍ 118. How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? (ELL Best Practices)
Comprehension:.
Answer: -Build background knowledge-Check comprehension
frequently-Use questions after reading
◍ 67. Vowel Digraph (Phonics Term) (Fluency):.
Answer: -Two letters that together make one vowel sound.-Examples: ai, oo,
ow.
◍ 38. Vocabulary (Balanced Literacy Framework):.
Answer: -An understanding of word meanings is essential to high levels of
reading comprehension and written expression, so students need to have
many opportunities in the classroom to hear and use words in ways that
promote vocabulary growth.-Visual tools and printable manipulatives help
different kinds of learners enrich their vocabularies.-A large vocabulary
opens students up to a wider range of reading materials. A rich vocabulary
also improves students' ability to communicate through speaking, listening,
and writing.
◍ 115. How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? (ELL Best Practices):
Phonics:.
Answer: -Teach phonics in context-Use hands-on activities to help teach
letter-sound relationships-Have students write for sound-Help students make
a connection between their first language and English
◍ 84. How does a summative assessment help to determine mastery of a skill?
(Literacty Assessments):.
Answer: -They are spread out and occur after instruction every few weeks,
months, or once a year, summative assessments are tools to help evaluate
