Reading Comprehension
What is a theme?
This is the main message or lesson an author wants you to understand.
What is the main idea (or topic sentence)?
This sentence tells the reader what the entire paragraph is mostly about.
What is a possessive noun?
This form of a noun shows ownership or that something belongs to someone.
Kate's Car's Door
FIRST: Reword the question and give your opinion.
THEN: Give your 3 reasons
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
What is chronological order?
This describes the order in which events happen in a text, from first to last.
What is a subheading?
Found above a section of text, this feature tells the reader what that part will be about.
What are the uses of a comma?
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a simple list, after and introductory phrase, after a coordinating conjunction, and used around this type of information—extra details that can be removed without changing the basic meaning of the sentence.
What are the 3 transition words and punctuation symbol you should you use when introducing your 3 body paragraphs?
Firstly,
Secondly,
Lastly,
How many points do you need to pass the literacy test?
You need a minimum score of 300 out of 400 to pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which is equivalent to 75%.
What are context clues?
These are words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
What are supporting details?
These details strengthen a paragraph by giving facts, examples, or explanations connected to the main idea.
Which word below would be best to complete this sentence: Sam and ___ went to the store. (I, Me,)
I
When giving your evidence in your essay, what kinds of evidence can you include?
A life example
A fact
A reasonable statistics
Personal experiences
The OSSLT tests two main skills reading and _________
Writing skills
What punctuation symbol in a reading passage is introduce this type of information: a sudden explanation, example, or emphasis?
A dash -
In the PEE method what is the point and what is the evidence?
Point: Your answer or opinion to the question being asked. This is also called your topic sentence.
Evidence: This is your examples, facts or details that you use to support your point.
What is a subject–verb agreement error?
This is a common mistake when the writer makes the verb singular, but the subject is plural (for example: “The students is happy”). Correct answer: The students are happy.
What 2 things should you include in your conclusion? What is 1 thing you should NOT include in your conclusion?
Include:
1. A conclusion transition word followed by a comma (e.g., Overall, In conclusion, all in all, to conclude, )
2. Restate your opinion or answer to the question
3. Restate your 3 reasons
Not Include:
Any new ideas!
Grade 10 who are first time writers
Grade 10 students who are rewriting
Grade 11 students who are rewriting
What is implicit information (or an inference)?
This type of information is not directly stated, but must be figured out using clues and prior knowledge.
In the PEE method what is the explanation?
This part explains how or why the evidence supports the point.
Which options best complete the sentence below?
Cooking traditional meals at home is more than just about food ____ it’s about sharing culture and family traditions ____ it also brings people together.
: colon , comma - Which goes first and which goes after?
Cooking traditional meals at home is more than just about food: it’s about sharing culture and family traditions, and it also brings people together.
What are the grammar, punctuation, spelling, and paragraph formatting rules you must follow in your essay?
To meet the OSSLT writing standards, you must ensure each sentence starts correctly, ends with the proper punctuation, capitalizes the pronoun “I,” spells words accurately, and formats paragraphs with indentation.
What happens if you are not successful on the OSSLT?
You can write it again in the spring 2025
You can write it again in grade 11
You can take the OLC course in grade 11 or grade 12