2. Welcome to the Literacy Assembly O.S.S.L.T. March 26, 2015

3. So why are you here? OSSLT – The Literacy Test! When is it? Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:45 in the morning What is the purpose of today? -Important facts and details -How is the test structured and assessed? -Available resources

4. Terms and Jargon OSSLT = Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test EQAO = Education Quality and Assessment Office OSSD =Ontario Secondary School Diploma

5. What is the test? Intended to provide a “snapshot” of student literacy in the areas of reading and writing Based on literacy expectations embedded in the Grade 9 curriculum It is a test of basic literacy skills and not a test of memorized facst

6. Test FAQ’s Thursday, March 26, 2015 Time: Morning Two 75 minute sessions One 15 minute break with snacks Only students writing the test come to school. NO flexibility on test date.

7. Why is the test such a big deal? Successful completion of the Literacy component is a requirement for the OSSD Students who are not successful with the OSSLT will be counseled to take the Literacy course in their grade 11 or 12 year (OLC4O1) It shows students, parents, schools and boards areas for literacy skill development

8. Test FAQ’s TEST MATERIALS: two test booklets; one Question and one Answer booklet. HOW LONG? 2 hours and thirty minutes – Instructions-10 minutes – Booklet 1-75 minutes – Break-15 minutes – Booklet 2-75 minutes – Questionnaire-10 minutes

10. Series of Paragaphs From your head, Fred!

11. Series of Paragraphs SSSEEEEEEEEECCCSSSEEEEEEEEECCC FIRST, NEXT, LASTLY, ALSO, THEREFORE, CLEARLY

12. Series of Paragraphs: Exemplar – Code 50

14. Series of Paragraphs: Exemplar – Code 10

15. Random Acts of Writing Example: A person I admire is my Nana. First, my Nana puts a lot of time and effort into volunteering for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Also, Nana often took care of my brother and I when we were little kids when my parents were out of town. Lastly, Nana always takes time to make us fantastic food when we visit her. Clearly, I admire my Nana because she is a loving and caring person who puts other people first.

16. Random Acts of Writing: Exemplar – Code 10

17. Random Acts of Writing: Exemplar – Code 30

18. News Report Who What Where When Why How Quote : “ “

19. News Report

20. Multiple Choice Grammar No Blanks, Thanks! Always 2 that seem right – best guess! Cross out wrong ones Say it in your head Transfer your answers to the t…be careful – always check the section, number, and letter!

21. Multiple Choice Grammar Multiple-Choice D 000 0 6 0000 m oooo D 000 0 g 000 0 m ooo o No Blanks, Thanks! Always 2 that seem right – best guess! Cross out wrong ones Say it in your head Transfer your answers to the Answer booklet…be careful – always check the section, number, and letter!

22. Short Reading

23. Short Reading - Multiple Choice

24. From the sheet, Pete Look for the main idea at the top of the page!

25. Examples of Short Reading Dialogue

26. Short Reading Dialogue M/C

27. Short Reading Dialogue – Short Answer Questions From the sheet, Pete Jon and Sahid are/are not good friends. First, … Second, … Third, … Clearly, Jon and Sahid are/are not good friends

28. Short Reading Dialogue – Short Answer Questions From the sheet, Pete

29. Graphic Text

31. Resources Available Literacy Tuesday lessons EQAO website -www.eqao.com Examples of questions form pervious tests and answers/exemplars. Handout

32. You’re Done!! Congratulations – you’re so ready and you’re going to ACE the test.