Assessing Readiness for the O.S.S.L.T. · • clear introduction and conclusion • proper...
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Assessing Readiness for the O.S.S.L.T.
Tecumseh Vista Academy EQAO-Literacy Night Tuesday, November 19th, 2013
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
O.S.S.L.T. Administration Dates
If your child is currently in grade 10, he/she wi# be writing the O.S.S.L.T. on March 27, 2014
If your child is currently in grade 9, he/she wi# be writing the O.S.S.L.T. on March 26, 2015
Test Overview: Reading
Two booklets of reading and writing questions and tasks.
31 multiple-choice reading items related to five reading selections
four open-response items related to three of the five reading selections
Test Overview: Writing
eight multiple-choice writing items
two short open-response writing tasks
two long open-response tasks (a persuasive essay and a news report)
Preparing for the Test
What families can do:
• visit EQAO.com to look at available sample materials and information
• encourage reading the news paper (online or in print)
• encourage reading for pleasure
• enlist the help of a tutor if extra review is needed
Preparing for the Test
What TVA teachers are doing:
• explicitly teaching Question-Answer relationships (QAR).
• providing opportunities to write multiple-choice tests and teaching strategies to assist students
Preparing for the TestWhat TVA teachers are doing:
• several opportunities to write news reports and persuasive essays in class.
• English FSE in grade nine structured to look like the O.S.S.L.T.
• practice test written in grade nine
Preparing for the Reading Tasks
many past tests available on EQAO.com with answer keys
honestly difficult to prepare
mostly multiple choice with usua#y 4-5 short answer
answer key provided for practice test in package
Preparing for the Writing Tasks
many past test examples available through EQAO.com
practice, practice, practice
become familiar with the success criteria and scoring rubric
Rubrics for Writing Tasks
TVA English Department checklists in your package
EQAO Rubrics
• Conventions
• Topic Development
Short Writing Task
Look for:
• on-topic
• focused on one idea
• two items to support their opinion (ideas and information)
• organized structure (answer sandwich)
Short Writing Task: Exemplar
TOPIC: If you could visit anywhere in world, which place would you visit? Explain why.
See package exemplar
News Report Task
Look for:
• relates to headline and photograph
• uses inverted pyramid structure for organization
• factual, no opinions
• details are specific
News Report: Exemplar
TASK: Write a news report based on the headline and picture on the next page.
HEADLINE: Guest Speaker's Message Inspires Students
see package exemplar
Persuasive Essay Task
Look for:
• three to five paragraphs
• clear introduction and conclusion
• proper paragraph structure
• supports one side of the topic only
• provides ample supporting evidence
Persuasive Essay Exemplar
TASK: Write a minimum of three paragraphs expressing an opinion on the topic below. Develop your main idea with supporting details (proof, facts, examples, etc.)
TOPIC: Are today's famous people good role models for young people?
See package exemplar
Any Questions?
Please feel 'ee to contact us if you would like to make an appointment to review your child's practice test with a teacher.