OSSLT Preparation
The OSSLT is a provincial test of literacy (reading and writing) skills students have acquired by grade 10. Its successful completion is a requirement for graduation.
Test Day Schedule - March 27, 2019
Files for you
Louise Arbour Secondary School OSSLT Practice
To help you prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, you can access the practice tests and additional resources from school or home using Desire2Learn.
For instructions, click on this link here
The Literacy Test (OSSLT)
What You Need To Know
Writing a series of paragraphs (opinion writing)
Reading, Multiple Choice and Short Writing Tasks
Links for You
www.eqao.com
Archive of past tests with exemplars and test-taking tips. Official site.
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/
Each module includes a CNN news story with interactive activities to test comprehension. They are designed for ease of use so the learner can use them independently. Contains abridged articles that may be suitable for ELL and special education learners.
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/
Fun site which focuses on essentials of grammar; useful for language conventions/usage section of the test.
http://www.cawthrapark.com/eqao/sample.htm
Sample test on-line created by Cawthra Secondary School.
http://www.msslions.ca/pdfs/literacy/literacy%20newsletter_final.pdf
Mississauga’s online guide to writing the OSSLT. Reflects old version of the test.
http://essaydocs.patwill.com/osslt-opinion-essay-introduction-exemplar-anchor/
You tube video on how to write an opinion essay
http://walkliteracy.pbworks.com/OSSLT-2010
The After Hours Literacy Program (AHL Program)
http://ahl.ddsbschools.ca
User name: literacy Password: litprep
http://www.townsendpress.net/
This is an online self-directed resource designed to help students prepare for the O.S.S.L.T. It is intended to supplement classroom instruction, not replace it.
http://www.readingahead.com/getskilled.jsp
Free and interactive language exercises available once an account is created.
Interactive game with avatars linked to OSSLT prep.
http://jmss.lkdsb.net/academics/literacy/
Funny, interactive prep. Site for OSSLT called Read, Write and Rock!