Essay Intro and Conclusion
True or false. Your concluding paragraph should be one sentence
What is false.
What kind of essay are you writing on the test?
An opinion essay
Name two transition words used in the body paragraphs
Firstly, Secondly, Lastly, Therefore, This proves
How many marks is the whole literacy test out of?
400
What days are you writing the literacy test?
April 2nd and 3rd
How many sentences should there be in your introduction paragraph?
Five! (State opinion, 3 reasons, therefore)
True or false - Spelling and grammar are marked as a part of your essay
True
What is the first line of a body paragraph called?
a topic sentence
Which of the following must you capitalize in a sentence?
a) names
b) places
c) company/brands
d) all of the above
D - all of the above
All proper Nouns must be capitalized
True or false. The OSSLT counts as 10% of your final grade in English.
False - it does not impact your english grade
How many reasons do you need to include in your introduction paragraph?
Three reasons
Do you write the essay portion on Day 1 or Day 2?
Day 2
What should you do before writing the essay?
The brainstorming chart
How much time do you have to write Book A of the literacy test?
The whole period + extra time in the library (no rush!)
What does OSSLT stand for?
What is Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
True or False? When you are writing an opinion essay, it is okay to offer opinions that support both sides of the opinion. This will show the test markers that you can be very persuasive when trying to prove your point.
False! Pick one side
How many words should your essay be?
500 words
In what order should you write your body paragraphs?
The order they are written in the intro
How many points do you need to receive to be successful on the literacy test?
300
How many total questions are on the literacy test (between both days)?
37 - 35 selected response questions and 2 written questions
What are the two things that you must include in your conclusion?
re-state your opinion plus the three reasons stated in the body paragraphs.
How many extra words do you get for the essay?
10 extra
When writing your body paragraphs, it is important to end each paragraph with what?
What is a therefore sentence that restates the reason.
Multiple choice and/or short answer
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. a) Our family likes to hike, swim and biking. b) The children like jumping, singing and dancing. c) The student likes drawing, painting and to sculpt. d) The athletes like to train, to practise and competing.
Sentence b