Wgu-C909: Elementary Reading Methods And Interventions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

54. Why is it important to include a variety of levels and student-created print materials in a balanced literacy environment? (Balanced Literacy): {Ans: -Teachers are giving students the opportunities and skills necessary for growth in literacy development. -Through exposure to written language (e.g., storybook reading and daily living routines) many children develop an awareness of print, letter naming, and phonemic awareness.}8. The three phases of the construction-integration process (Learning Philosophies): {Ans: (1.) Construction (2.) Integration (3.) Metacognition}38. Vocabulary (Balanced Literacy Framework): {Ans: -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.}19. Stages of Reading Development (Stages of Development): {Ans: -Early Emergent Readers (Levels aa-C) -Emergent Readers (D-J) -Early Fluent Readers (K-P) -Fluent Readers (Q-Z2)}25. Balanced Literacy Models are Composed of Three Major Components (Balanced Literacy Framework): {Ans: