(WGU D668)- Elementary Literacy Curriculum

What is a key component of structured literacy instruction?

Integrating explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) skills.

How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year?

By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when

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 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.

Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Focuses on identifying and addressing specific needs through targeted, tiered support

Content Standards

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

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?

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?

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?

Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and other foundational skills

What is one of the goals of a literacy-rich environment?

fostering the connection of letter-sound and letter-word within meaning contexts

Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment?

regular field tips to local libraries

example of kinesthetic activity

tracing letters in shaving cream

example of auditory activity

listening to words and giving a thumbs up when hearing a particular sound in a word

example of visual activity

sorting words into two groups

Literacy Rich Classroom involves

resources that are (RICH)-Relevant, Inclusive, Creative, and Hands-on

What is the importance of literacy-rich learning environments?

they provide opportunities for students to engage with print and language in meaningful ways, fostering critical thinking skills

Which strategy ensures that a given literacy instruction is aligned with the correct content standard?

compare the lessons objective directly with the content standard

What first step should teachers take when identifying the correct instruction sequence to help students master an end-of-year standard?

identify prerequisite skills that students need to develop

What is the purpose of word analysis in literacy instruction?

breaking down words into their parts to understand their meanings and structures

Orthographic Processor

helps us recognize and remember visual patterns of written words and letters

meaning and context processor

helps us understand and interpret the meanings of words and sentences

phonological processor

helps us recognize, remember, and work with the sounds in spoken language

What part of the brain is responsible for understanding the definition or semantics of words during reading?

meaning processor (storehouse of words)

In the reading brain, which area is primarily responsible for processing sounds?

phonological processor

which step in explicit instruction comes after the teacher has modeled the concept and the students have been given opportunities too practice the skill with feedback from the teacher?

You do together/

Which part of the brain does not develop naturally and is activated as students are taught structured literacy lessons focusing on sound-symbol connections?

planum temporale

where in the brain does language comprehension primarily occur?

temporal lobe or where the meaning and context processors

which of the following best describes the purpose of vocabulary instruction in literacy development?

enhancing comprehension and expression

ex of phonemic awareness

students practice identifying and manipulating individual sounds in words by playing a game where they segment and blend phonemes to form new words

ex of phonics

students participate in a hands-on activity where they use letter tiles to build words that match given sounds and patterns

ex of fluency

students engage in repeated reading of a short passage, focusing on reading it smoothly and with appropriate expression

ex of vocabulary

students use a journal to write down new words they encounter in their reading, along with definitions and example sentences

ex of comprehension

students read a story then use a graphic organizer to amp out the main idea and supporting details

How does Scarbrough's reading rope model contribute to the development of skilled reading?

by illustrating how various components of language and cognition work together to create fluent, skilled reading

Phonology

What are the sounds in the word?

Orthography

What are the letters that represent these sounds?

Syntax

How does this word function in a sentence?

Semantics

What does this word mean?

Understanding

What background knowledge do I have about this word?

Morphology

What are the parts of the words?

Which factor is crucial for language acquisition and proficiency across different linguistic contexts as assesses through POSSUM?

Lexical quality of words

which literacy approach emphasizes explicit instruction in the relationships between sounds and letters?

structured literacy

what does phonemic awareness primary focus on?

manipulating individual sounds in words

what is a key element of literacy acquisition?

decoding skills (ability to identify written symbols into spoken sounds and language)

which of the following is an essential aspect of literacy acquisition?

comprehension strategies

Which statement best describes the alphabetic principle?

it is the understanding that letters and letter patterns represent sounds of spoken language

Metacognition

paying attention to how well you understand what you are reading

what is the primary focus of phonological awareness activities in the lesson?

understanding and manipulating sounds within words

what is the purpose of phonics and word analysis activities?

deciphering unfamiliar words- help students decode by understanding letter-sound relationships

what skill does fluency practice aim to enhance?

reading with expression, accuracy, and pace

how are vocabulary enrichment activities incorporated into the lesson?

exploring word meanings through context clues and word parts

what is the goal of comprehension activities?

developing critical thinking and understanding of the texts

what is an effective instructional strategy to develop print awareness in early readers?

the complexity of sentence structures within the text

how do teachers aid in developing the reading brain in students?

by teaching students to decode unfamiliar words using phonics

which of the following skills do elementary students develop through text analysis and interpretation?

identifying main ideas, inferring meaning, and analyzing literary elements such as plot, character development, and theme