ST. MICHAEL
OSSLT
Preparation
Workbook
Teacher Companion Document
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STM. OSSLT PREP TEACHER’S GUIDE
How to Use the
Workbook
OSSLT Preparation
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Activity Timeline
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Formative Assessment Instruction
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Checklists for Skills
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Sample Multiple Choice Student Answer Sheet
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Multiple Choice Answers
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OSSLT Rubrics
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Teachers will be required to deliver six (6) different literacy activities related to
their subject area.
These activities mirror those on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
(OSSLT)
Please follow the timeline provided for the “Blitz Days” for OSSLT. These
will be every Wednesday until Nov. 27th.
It is up to you to ensure that the students in your class know when to bring
their STM OSSLT Preparation Workbook to your class
The students have been provided with the following pages to help them
complete the activities:
 A list of key terms which they will see on the OSSLT
 Six student checklists corresponding to the activities
 An example student answer sheet
(Please refer to these pages as you complete each activity)
Before each activity is assigned, use the Checklists to briefly pre-teach/
guide the students’ work
If you require more background on teaching any of the six activities an
excellent resources can be found on our School Web Site – Learning –
English – OSSLT help.
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Parents and Teachers are asked to formatively assess (no mark value
given) all literacy activities.
To do this, use the multiple choice answer keys for the reading
activities and the Checklists or Rubrics for the writing activities.
Teachers and Parents are asked to “flag” any students whom they
deem to be ‘at risk’ based on the assessed activities.
Please document your concerns and report them to the
Literacy Committee at St. Michael. Ext. 29225.
Your timely feedback is critical. We will use your input to provide more
intensive support to these students.
Please call the school regarding your son or daughter if you feel he or
she is in need of additional literacy support. Call Jennifer Della Mea to
register for after-school or in-school additional courses.
(905) 951-8935 x 29225
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TASK: THE NEWS REPORT
Use the checklist below to guide students as they complete their news report. These are the
required components of this task.
CHECKLIST
 Newspaper headline included.
 Clear connection between photo, headline and content.
 List of labeled 5 Ws and How in the Rough Notes section.
 The first word of the first paragraph should be: Yesterday,
 Transitions are included to connect sentences: then, also, furthermore, finally.
 The words I, me, we, us, our, you, yours can only be used in quotations from people in
the picture or witnesses. Two to three eye witness accounts included.
 Use as many specific details as possible. Use first and last names, specific places, etc.
 Try to use at least three quotations in your news report.
 Quotation marks around interview responses from witnesses or people involved.
 Verbs are in past tense (usually “—ed”). Do not use the continuous tense (“—ing”).
Example: The students worked on a project.
NOT
The students were working on a project.
 Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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TASK: SHORT WRITING PIECE
Use the checklist below to guide students as they complete their short writing piece. These
are the required components of this task.
CHECKLIST
Student…
 Uses rough notes to organize ideas to support his or her response.
 Turns the question prompt into a statement.
EXAMPLE: State your favourite holiday. Explain why you like it.
Will become…
My favourite holiday is Christmas (Easter, Thanksgiving- pick ONE) because…
(Write two points in particular).
***This will be your topic sentence***
 States each point and provides proof (an example) in two separate sentences.
 Uses transitions to connect sentences: then, also, furthermore, finally.
 Ends response with a concluding sentence summarizing the main idea.
 Proof-reads for the following:
o
o
o
o
o
full sentences
proper capitalization
proper punctuation
proper spelling
proper grammar
EXAMPLE:
Point 1
Proof 1
Topic Sentence
My favourite holiday is Christmas because I get to give presents and get to spend time with
my family. Every Christmas I spend a lot of time choosing the perfect gifts for my family and
friends. For example, this year I made my best friend a knitted scarf in her favourite colour.
Also, Christmas is my favourite holiday because I get to see family members that I don’t
normally get to see. For example, my grandmother from Russia spent a whole month with
us last December. This is why Christmas is my favourite holiday.
Concluding sentence
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TASK: SERIES OF PARAGRAPHS
Use the checklist below to guide students as they complete their series of paragraphs. These
are the required components of this task.
CHECKLIST
Student…
 Uses rough notes to organize ideas to support his or her response.
 Has four paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, two body paragraphs and a concluding
paragraph.
 Either agrees OR disagrees (NOT BOTH) with the prompt.
 Uses at least two point-proof-comments in his/her body paragraphs (see chart below)
and maintains a clear, consistent opinion.
 Organizes ideas logically.
 Proof-reads for the following:
o
o
o
o
o
full sentences
proper capitalization
proper punctuation
proper spelling
proper grammar
 Concludes paragraph by:
o Re-stating opinion
o Summarizing main points
o Including a final thought- connection to world/community?
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OUTLINE: How to Write a Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3 (Optional)
Answer the
question in
statement form
Point 1 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
Point 1 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
Point 1 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
State three
reasons that
support your
position
Proof 1 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Proof 1 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Proof 1 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Comment 1 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Comment 1 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Comment 1 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Point 2 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
Point 2 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
Point 2 – first idea
you will use to
prove your point
Proof 2 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Proof 2 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Proof 2 – the
example you will
provide to support
your proof
Comment 2 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Comment 2 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Comment 2 –
Explains how your
example supports
your topic
Conclusion
Briefly summarize
your opinion and
your reasons that
support your
position
Concluding
statement (s)
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TASK – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Use the checklist below to guide students as they complete their multiple choice questions.
These are the required components of this task.
CHECKLIST
Student…
 Reads the questions carefully before looking at all possible answers.
 Comes up with the answer in his/her head before looking at the possible answers. This
way the choices given on the test won't throw the student off or trick them.
 Eliminates answers that are obviously incorrect.
 Reads all the choices before choosing his/her answer.
 Always take an educated guess and select an answer.
TASK: GRAPHIC SELECTONS
Use the checklist below to guide students as they complete their graphic reading selection.
These are the required components of this task.
CHECKLIST
Students…
 Look at the title first- it is the largest font- identifies the topic and document type (i.e.
Map, glossary, index, schedule)
 Read any small text – near the title- this will give an overview of the graphic selection
 Scan the sheet- make sure you scan the whole sheet
 Look at the graphics- these provide clues about the topic
 Look for titles, captions, subject-related words, and graphics to identify the topic
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1. Read the
instructions
CAREFULLY
and check back
that you are
following them
CORRECTLY
2. There
are TWO
Booklets
3. Fill in only
ONE circle per
question.completely
erase or cross
out changed
answers
4. You have 75
minutes to finish
Booklet One
5. After a break
(return promptly!)
You have 75
minutes to finish
Booklet Two
6. AFTER you
complete Booklet
Two, you will have
10 minutes to
complete the
Questionnaire
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Answer Keys
Subject Area: Arts
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. d
2. b
5. d
3. a
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. a
2. a
5. d
3. b
6. d
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. c
2. c
5. c
3. b
6. a
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Subject Area: Civics/Careers
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. d
4. c
2. a
5. a
3. b
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. b
2. b
5. b
3. a
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. b
2. d
5. d
3. d
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Subject Area: English
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. d
4. c
2. d
5. a
3. a
6. c
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. d
4. c
2. a
5. b
3. c
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. b
2. d
5. c
3. a
6. C
Section 7 – Use of Conventions – Multiple Choice Answers (1st page)
1. a
4. b
2. b
5. a
3. a
Section 7 – Use of Conventions – Multiple Choice Answers (2nd page)
1. a
4. b
2. b
5. a
3. a
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Subject Area: History
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. b
2. b
5. c
3. a
6. a
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. b
2. d
5. a
3. b
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. a
2. d
5. b
3. a
6. c
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Subject Area: Mathematics
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. c
2. b
5. a
3. b
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. a
2. c
5. c
3. b
6. c
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. d
2. b
5. d
3. a
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Subject Area: Modern Languages
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. c
2. c
5. c
3. c
6. c
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. d
2. d
5. a
3. b
6. b
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. c
2. b
5. d
3. d
6. c
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Subject Area: Physical Education
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. b
2. b
5. c
3. a
6. d
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. b
2. a
5. c
3. c
6. d
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. b
2. d
5. c
3. a
6. b
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Subject Area: Religion
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. d
2. a
5. b
3. b
6. a
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. d
4. a
2. a
5. c
3. b
6. c
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. c
2. d
5. a
3. d
6. b
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Subject Area: Science
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. d
4. c
2. a
5. b
3. c
6. c
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
2. c
3. b
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
5. a
2. c
6. b
3. b
7. a
4. d
Section 6 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
2. c
3. a
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Subject Area: Technology
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. b
2. d
5. b
3. a
6. a
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. d
2. b
5. a
3. a
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c
4. a
2. a
5. b
3. c
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Subject Area: Business
Section 1 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. d
2. d
5. a
3. c
6. c
7. a
Section 4 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. a
4. c
2. c
5. d
3. a
Section 5 – Reading – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b
4. b
2. a
5. b
3. a
6. d
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