WGU D668 Elementary Literacy Curriculum Objective
Assessment | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update |
100% Correct.
1. Describe how phonics contributes to structured literacy instruction.
Phonics focuses solely on spelling rules without regard to sounds.
Phonics is unrelated to reading comprehension.
Phonics helps students understand the relationship between
letters and sounds, which is crucial for decoding words.
Phonics is only necessary for advanced readers.
2. What is a literacy-rich classroom environment?
One where students are surrounded by reading and writing
materials and where they are encouraged to use literacy to
learn.
One where students only learn basic reading skills.
One where students are encouraged to write materials to be
used by others students to help them learn.
One where reading and writing are taught in isolation.
3. What is the first step teachers should take in determining the
appropriate instructional sequence for students?
Select instructional materials
Implement differentiated instruction
Assess students' prior knowledge
Identify the end-of-year standard
,4. In a classroom activity, students are asked to add the phoneme /s/ to
the word 'pot' to create a new word. What is the new word formed, and
how does this exercise support literacy development?
Pots; this exercise focuses on pluralization rather than phoneme
manipulation.
Pot; this exercise reinforces the concept of word recognition
without changing the meaning.
Spot; this exercise supports literacy development by helping
students understand how phonemes can be manipulated to
create new meanings.
Pat; this exercise demonstrates the importance of consonant-
vowel combinations.
5. Describe how Scarborough's Reading Rope illustrates the relationship
between different components of reading.
Scarborough's Reading Rope emphasizes the importance of
vocabulary alone.
Scarborough's Reading Rope shows that reading is solely about
phonics.
Scarborough's Reading Rope indicates that fluency is the only
component necessary for reading.
Scarborough's Reading Rope illustrates that effective reading
involves the intertwining of word recognition and language
comprehension skills.
6. Which of the following is the order in which student acquire skills?
Decoding, comprehension, fluency
Fluency, decoding, comprehension
Decoding, fluency, comprehension
, Comprehension, fluency, decoding
7. What is the primary goal of fluency practice in literacy instruction?
Vocabulary development
Reading speed and accuracy
Comprehension skills
Phonemic awareness
8. What is one way students could determine the central idea of a text?
by highlighting all sentences that mention the main topic
by crossing out all irrelevant detail
by summarizing the passage
by identifying the main points and deciding which one is
supported by all of the points and details
9. Describe how vocabulary enrichment activities can support diverse
learners in a structured literacy framework.
Vocabulary enrichment activities provide tailored support that
helps diverse learners build word knowledge and improve
comprehension.
Vocabulary enrichment activities are only beneficial for
advanced learners.
Vocabulary enrichment activities are unrelated to reading
comprehension.
Vocabulary enrichment activities focus solely on phonics
instruction.
10. If a teacher is implementing a new spelling curriculum based on
evidence-based research, what might be a key consideration for
, ensuring its effectiveness in a diverse classroom?
Limiting resources to only one type
Differentiation of instruction
Focusing solely on phonics
Uniform teaching methods for all students
11. In order to interpret the text, the reader should be able to
OBJECTIVELY ANALYZE the text in parts and in whole. What is the
definition of analysis in reading?
Analyzing a text is understanding the author's view in wider
perspectives.
Analyzing a text involves breaking down its ideas and structure
to understand it better, think critically about it, and draw
conclusions
All of the above.
Analyzing is a vital skill for successful readers
12. If a student has damage to Wernicke's area, what specific language-
related challenge might they face?
Inability to produce coherent speech
Loss of reading ability
Impaired motor skills
Difficulty understanding spoken language
13. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher implement systematic and
cumulative instruction for a group of struggling readers?
By introducing phonics skills in a logical sequence and
revisiting them regularly.
Assessment | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update |
100% Correct.
1. Describe how phonics contributes to structured literacy instruction.
Phonics focuses solely on spelling rules without regard to sounds.
Phonics is unrelated to reading comprehension.
Phonics helps students understand the relationship between
letters and sounds, which is crucial for decoding words.
Phonics is only necessary for advanced readers.
2. What is a literacy-rich classroom environment?
One where students are surrounded by reading and writing
materials and where they are encouraged to use literacy to
learn.
One where students only learn basic reading skills.
One where students are encouraged to write materials to be
used by others students to help them learn.
One where reading and writing are taught in isolation.
3. What is the first step teachers should take in determining the
appropriate instructional sequence for students?
Select instructional materials
Implement differentiated instruction
Assess students' prior knowledge
Identify the end-of-year standard
,4. In a classroom activity, students are asked to add the phoneme /s/ to
the word 'pot' to create a new word. What is the new word formed, and
how does this exercise support literacy development?
Pots; this exercise focuses on pluralization rather than phoneme
manipulation.
Pot; this exercise reinforces the concept of word recognition
without changing the meaning.
Spot; this exercise supports literacy development by helping
students understand how phonemes can be manipulated to
create new meanings.
Pat; this exercise demonstrates the importance of consonant-
vowel combinations.
5. Describe how Scarborough's Reading Rope illustrates the relationship
between different components of reading.
Scarborough's Reading Rope emphasizes the importance of
vocabulary alone.
Scarborough's Reading Rope shows that reading is solely about
phonics.
Scarborough's Reading Rope indicates that fluency is the only
component necessary for reading.
Scarborough's Reading Rope illustrates that effective reading
involves the intertwining of word recognition and language
comprehension skills.
6. Which of the following is the order in which student acquire skills?
Decoding, comprehension, fluency
Fluency, decoding, comprehension
Decoding, fluency, comprehension
, Comprehension, fluency, decoding
7. What is the primary goal of fluency practice in literacy instruction?
Vocabulary development
Reading speed and accuracy
Comprehension skills
Phonemic awareness
8. What is one way students could determine the central idea of a text?
by highlighting all sentences that mention the main topic
by crossing out all irrelevant detail
by summarizing the passage
by identifying the main points and deciding which one is
supported by all of the points and details
9. Describe how vocabulary enrichment activities can support diverse
learners in a structured literacy framework.
Vocabulary enrichment activities provide tailored support that
helps diverse learners build word knowledge and improve
comprehension.
Vocabulary enrichment activities are only beneficial for
advanced learners.
Vocabulary enrichment activities are unrelated to reading
comprehension.
Vocabulary enrichment activities focus solely on phonics
instruction.
10. If a teacher is implementing a new spelling curriculum based on
evidence-based research, what might be a key consideration for
, ensuring its effectiveness in a diverse classroom?
Limiting resources to only one type
Differentiation of instruction
Focusing solely on phonics
Uniform teaching methods for all students
11. In order to interpret the text, the reader should be able to
OBJECTIVELY ANALYZE the text in parts and in whole. What is the
definition of analysis in reading?
Analyzing a text is understanding the author's view in wider
perspectives.
Analyzing a text involves breaking down its ideas and structure
to understand it better, think critically about it, and draw
conclusions
All of the above.
Analyzing is a vital skill for successful readers
12. If a student has damage to Wernicke's area, what specific language-
related challenge might they face?
Inability to produce coherent speech
Loss of reading ability
Impaired motor skills
Difficulty understanding spoken language
13. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher implement systematic and
cumulative instruction for a group of struggling readers?
By introducing phonics skills in a logical sequence and
revisiting them regularly.
