HEY YOU IN GRADE 10!How about a few pointers for that

LITERACY TEST?

By: [Your Name][Your Teacher’s Name]

[Your Grade]

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL

LITERACY TESTThursday March 27, 2014

IN-CLASS MOCK TESTTHURSDAY

FEBRUARY 13

Those who do poorly on any section of the Mock Test will receive

remediation in the library prior to the official test.

ORGANIZATION OF SLIDE SHOW

• Frequently Asked Qs

• Organization of Test

• General Tips

READING

• General Hints

• Types of Questions1.Multiple Choice2.Open Response3.Summary

WRITING

• General Hints

• Types of Questions1.News Report2.Series of

Paragraphs

• Reminders for Test Day

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What will the test materials look like?• Two test booklets and one Student Answer Sheet

• How long do I have to write it?• Booklet 1 – 75 min.• 15 min. break• Booklet 2 – 75 min.• 10 min. for questionnaire

• Where will I write it?• In a classroom – you will receive information

• When will I know the results?• In June

Now listen up! This is how the test is organized:

BOOKLET 11. ONE PAGE ARTICLE - READING•5 multiple choice questions•A short written answer2. GRAMMAR - WRITING•4 multiple choice questions3. SHORT ANSWER - WRITING•A personal topic4. NEWS REPORT - WRITING•A report for the news based on a headline and a photo5. SHORT ARTICLE - READING•6 multiple choice questions•A summary

BOOKLET 21. SERIES OF PARAGRAPHS - WRITING• 3 paragraphs (your opinion)2. GRAMMAR - WRITING• 4 multiple choice questions3. NEWS REPORT - READING• 1 page article• 9 multiple choice questions4. DIALOGUE ARTICLE - READING• 5 multiple choice questions• 2 written answers5. GRAPHIC TEXT - READING• 6 multiple choice questions6. PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Listen carefully! The following are general tips for the whole test:

TIPS FOR THE WHOLE TEST

•Read instructions very carefully

•Circle key directions on the question booklet

•Do exactly what you are asked to do (No more and no less!)

TIPS FOR THE WHOLE TEST (cont.)

•Leave no blanks

•Stay on topic

•Write on every line and do not write any part of your answer below the lines (It will not be marked!)

Now let’s go into the specific sections of the test.

READING

READINGGENERAL HINTS

•BEFORE READING:•Preview the text

by skimming it•Look carefully at

the photograph or diagram

•Read the questions

READINGGENERAL HINTS

•WHILE READING:•Highlight or

underline facts, details, or ideas that link to the questions

READINGGENERAL HINTS

•AFTER READING:•Identify the key

words in the question

•Scan the text for these key words

•Answer every question!

READING

There are three types of questions you will have to answer in the reading sections:

1. Multiple Choice2. Open Response3. Summary

READING1. MULTIPLE CHOICE

*NOTE: Students do the most poorly on these types of questions!

You will be asked three types of

questions that demonstrate

three different reading skills:

• 1. Reading “on the lines:” using the information that is directly stated in the text (literal meaning).

READINGMULTIPLE CHOICE

2. Reading “between the lines:” using text as clues to make reasonable guesses about what is not directly stated in the text (making inferences)

*Hint: These questions often start with “What is the most reasonable, likely or probable.”

READINGMULTIPLE CHOICE

3. Reading “beyond the lines:” Using the text to make connections to ideas outside of the text (making connections)

READING2. OPEN RESPONSE

• Answers are based on the reading

• Write your answers on the 6 lines provided

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READING3. SUMMARY

• Follow the directions exactly as stated:

“Summarize this selection. Include a main idea and one detail that supports it.”

• Do not express your personal opinion

WRITING

WRITINGGENERAL HINTS

• Language must be appropriate and formal (no slang)

• Use complete sentences

•Grammar, punctuation and spelling are evaluated in these sections

WRITING

Your writing skills will be tested in four ways:

1. News Report2. A Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion

(Essay)3. Short Response4. Multiple Choice – Grammar

• Refer to both the image and headline

• Write in third person (she, he…)

• Write in past tense

• Include at least two quotations

• Have at least four distinct paragraphs

• Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are evaluated

WRITINGNEWS REPORT

WRITINGNEWS REPORT (cont.)

WRITINGSERIES OF PARAGRAPHS

• Write at least 3 paragraphs• Introduction• Paragraph(s) that

develop ideas• Conclusion

• State your opinion clearly at the beginning

WRITINGSERIES OF PARAGRAPHS (cont.)

• Indent the first sentence of each paragraph

• Support your opinion by giving reasons, examples, facts, and details

• Fill both pages given

• Take time to make rough notes and/or an organizer to organize your ideas

• Correct grammar and spelling

ON MARCH 27TH REMEMBER THE

FOLLOWING:

1. Be well rested and eat a good breakfast.

2. Arrive at school early and know which room you have been assigned.

*Some students failed last year simply because they were late!

3. Stay focused.

4. Answer ALL the questions.

GOOD LUCK!Come and see Ms. Moher in the library if you would like a paper copy of this

powerpoint.

5. Relax and show how clever you are!