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The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Information Session. What is the OSSLT?. The grade 10 Literacy Test is a provincial test of the reading and writing skills students have acquired by the end of grade nine.

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The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

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  1. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Information Session

  2. What is the OSSLT? • The grade 10 Literacy Test is a provincial test of the reading and writing skills students have acquired by the end of grade nine. • It is based on The Ontario Curriculum across all subject areas up to the end of Grade 9.

  3. The test will be one morning long – broken up into two 75 minute sessions on Thursday March 29, 2012 Each student will complete two test booklets. Each student will receive ONE Literacy Result. Everything you write is considered part of your writing performance. When you write answers for reading tasks you are marked for both your reading and writing ability. OSSLT March 29, 2012

  4. Points to Remember… • Do NOT write point form answers. • Answer all questions in complete sentences. • Remember to use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation (to the best of your ability).

  5. Reading: Informational Narrative Graphic Dialogue News Report 31 multiple choice 4 open response questions Writing: News Report Series of Paragraphs supporting an opinion 2 Short writing tasks 8 Multiple Choice It is a guarantee that the literacy test will have the following:

  6. The Reading SelectionsSpecific Reading Skills are Assessed: • Understanding directly stated ideas and information (literal meaning) • Understanding indirectly stated ideas and information (inferences) • Making connections between the passages and personal knowledge and experience (interpretation)

  7. Directly Stated Information: What did Sam do after he left the radio station? The answer can be found in the text. Indirectly stated information: Why did Sam leave the radio station before the end of his shift? You must use your own knowledge and the information in the text to formulate an answer. Examples:

  8. Examples: • Making Connections: • Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. Compare your experience to Sam’s using specific examples from the text. • NOTE: Many students provide an answer; however, they do not often use the necessary examples.

  9. Multiple Choice • Multiple Choice often seems easy and quick; however, these questions are quite challenging and require careful thought. • Multiple Choice “points” add up, so it is good to practice before the test.

  10. What is Thomas A. Stewart? A high school A football team A local organization The name of a high school in Peterborough More than one correct answer will be presented It is important for each student to take the time to find the most correct answer D) The name of a high school in Peterborough Example:

  11. Long Writing Tasks: News Report (one page), Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion (two pages) Short Writing Tasks (six lines each – paragraph skills) Multiple Choice Questions: Organization of Ideas Sentence and Paragraph Structure Language Conventions (use of capitalizations and punctuation) The Writing Tasks

  12. Rough Work: • PLAN out your writing. • Many students skip this stage and it shows in their work. • Shorter, well organized writing responses are better than long, disorganized ones.

  13. Focus on a main idea (the main topic) Provide supporting details (develop the topic) Organize and link ideas (sort them and sequence them into a logical order) Use appropriate tone (think of the stated audience) Correct: grammar spelling punctuation Specific Skills Assessed…

  14. A Helpful Hint: • Read instructions! • Many students do not read the instructions. Example: • Write a Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion (a minimum of three)…

  15. Preparation Strategies: • Getting Ready Guide • This guide contains tips and information to help students prepare for the OSSLT.

  16. Resources: • Planning and Preparation Guide • This guide shows sample questions from the OSSLT.

  17. Resources: • Example Test Booklets • These booklets look like the test and give you an idea of the amount of work you will be asked to do in the hour and fifteen minute session.

  18. The Website… • www.eqao.com • Check out the website to practice. • Print out the practice test and try it at home. • Make use of the tips and strategies listed in the Getting Ready Guide.

  19. AFTER SCHOOL LITERACY INSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Wednesdays 2:50-4:30 Food is Provided! TOPICS COVERED: • How to write a News Report effectively • Series of Paragraphs supporting an opinion-explained • Reading strategies • Multiple choice dos and don’ts

  20. LUNCH HOUR LITERACY TEST PREPARATION SESSIONS BEGIN ON March 5, 2012Mondays and Wednesdays in the LibraryTOPICS COVERED:How to write a News Report effectivelySeries of Paragraphs supporting an opinion-explainedReading strategiesMultiple choice dos and don’ts PLUS: Go over your Grade 9 Practice Literacy Test and see what you need to work on for this year!

  21. Example of News Report Look at the exemplars at your table. Assign a level from the rubric provided to each one.

  22. Code 10 The response is related to the headline or photo. The response identifies an event, but provides no supporting details. There is no evidence of organization

  23. Code 20 The response is related to headline and/or photo but only partly in the form of a news report.

  24. Code 30 The response is a news report related to the headline and photo with a clear focus on an event There are insufficient and/or vague supporting details. Basic details are provided but are insufficiently developed. The quotation does not add much further information. There is evidence of organization. The opening sentence is typical of a news report.

  25. Code 40 The response if focused clearly and consistently on an event. There are sufficient supporting details, however only some are specific. The organization is mechanical and any lapses do not distract from overall communication. The order of information follows the headline.

  26. Code 50 There are sufficient specific supporting details. The organization is logical. The response is organized chronologically. Effective use of transition words help the flow of information.

  27. Code 60 There are sufficient specific supporting details, thoughtfully chosen. All 5Ws are answered with specific information and developed with thoughtful details. Organization is coherent demonstrating a thoughtful progression of ideas. The body paragraphs develop ideas coherently and smoothly. Each quotation Is placed effectively to support the idea in the previous paragraph.

  28. Now, it’s your turn… • Write a news report using the prompt provided. • I will mark it and hand it back to your teacher tomorrow. • Remember, you can practice at home or at school! There are lots of opportunities to ensure you pass the first time! Good Luck!!!

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