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You need to successfully complete the Literacy Test to earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma and graduate .  \nThe OSSLT will be written on Tuesday, April 8 (last names A-L) and Wednesday, April 9 (last names M-Z). Writers should go to room 241 ( at the back of the library) instead of their period 1 class.  \nThere are two sessions to complete that will take approximately an hour each. Those will IEPs will be accommodated accordingly, and may be writing the test on a different day.  \nTo help you further prepare for the literacy test we have some tips and resources below!  \nOSSLT Breakdown  \nReal-life Narrative: a reading passage and multiple-choice questions .  \n Information Paragraph: a reading passage and multiple-choice questions .  \n News Report: a news report reading, one written response and multiple-choice questions .  \n Dialogue: a narrative scene ( story) and multiple-choice questions .  \n Written Multiple-Choice: multiple-choice writing questions about grammar rules .  \n Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion:  \none written response composed of a series of paragraphs .  \nTips to Remember  \n Read all reading selections carefully. Use the split screen tool to see the text and question at the same time .  \n Use the annotation tools, like the highlighter tool ( or underline) to help you find evidence in the texts .  \n Read all questions carefully and highlight or underline keywords .  \n Go back and reread important parts of the text to answer the questions . Use the highlighter tool to help you .  \n Make sure you answer all parts of the questions .  \n Brainstorm and organize your thoughts before you start writing. Use the rough notes tool provided, or paper and pencil.  \n Pay attention to the word count tracker . The short writing piece is 100 words and the long writing piece is 500 words .  \n Proofread your work carefully.  \nResources  \nHere are some resources you can use to help you prepare for the literacy test. Click the  \nlinks below!  \nGeneral Tips and Tricks  \nI. D. E.A Answering Multiple Choice Help   \nWriting a Series of Paragraphs   \nPractice Literacy Test  \nIt’s a good idea to take a look at the Practice Literacy Test that [is available at eqao. com](is available at eqao. com) or the direct link here:  \nThe practice test is set up to look exactly like the actual Literacy Test. Familiarize yourself with the layout and functions of the online test! You can practice questions in the exact format of the test and check your answers at the end.  \nExtra Support  \nLunchtime Drop-In Sessions  \nIf you feel like you would benefit from extra support there will be drop-in OSSLT prep sessions every Tuesday and  \nThursday in room 235 .  \nWe will go over how the test is structured, test-taking strategies, practice using previous OSSLT questions, and getting comfortable with  \nthe online format.  \nOne-on-One Support  \nUnable to attend the lunchtime sessions or just feel like you would like more support? Email  \nMrs . Smithson at [lindsay.smithson@dsbn. org](lindsay.smithson@dsbn. org).","cbCaikVoaKrKdJ4K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikVoaKrKdJ4K","pdf",885660,"English","# OSSLT Overview\n## Test Schedule and Logistics\n## Accommodation Notes\n# OSSLT Breakdown\n## Reading and Question Types\n# Tips to Remember\n## Reading, Annotation, and Writing\n# Resources\n## Practice Literacy Test\n## Extra Support\n### Lunchtime Drop-In Sessions\n### One-on-One Support","[{\"question\":\"What is the OSSLT and why do students need to complete it?\",\"answer\":\"The OSSLT checks whether students meet the minimum literacy standard across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Students need to complete the Literacy Test to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and graduate.\"},{\"question\":\"When and where will the OSSLT be written, and how is the schedule organized?\",\"answer\":\"The test is on Tuesday, April 8 (last names A-L) and Wednesday, April 9 (last names M-Z). 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