WODSS OSSLT Tips For Success

Literacy Test Tips
Important Points to Remember

 Don’t rush - Take your time! Read all instructions carefully.
 Come prepared with a black or blue pen and a highlighter.
 If you are unsure of how to spell a word, change it to a word
you can spell.
 Brainstorm – the more time you spend here, the easier it will be
to write the final copy.
 Use capitals at the beginning of sentences and for formal names,
places, titles etc.
 Use periods or other punctuation at the end of every sentence.
 Re-read all of your answers to check for spelling errors or words
that you may have left out.
 Use the space provided as a guideline for how long it should be.
Try to fill all of the lines without going over.
How to Read Instructions

 Highlight the important terms & anything that is bolded.
 Pay close attention to:
1. Length (i.e. 3 paragraphs)
2. Format (i.e. news report, opinion piece)
3. Target Audience (i.e. adults, children)
Multiple Choice Questions

 Read the questions before you read the passage/story.
 Read the passage/story.
 Answer each question referring back to the passage as
necessary.
 It may seem like there is more than 1 correct answer so choose
the best or most correct one.
Grammar Sections
 Highlight key words in the instructions.
 If unsure of the answer, make your best guess based on what
sounds the most correct when you are reading it to yourself.
Remember to pause at commas.
Short Answer Sections
 Highlight the important terms/words.
 A short answer is roughly 4 sentences long.
Example Question:
If you could visit any place where would it be and why?
1st Sentence/Topic Sentence: Should include part of the

question. Example: If I could visit any place I would visit
Montreal.
Support #1 Example: In Montreal there are many restaurants

and stores to visit like the Museum Quarter.
Support #2 Example: I would also like to visit Montreal to

see beautiful historical buildings such as the National
Monument.
Conclusion: Rephrase your topic sentence:

Example: These are the reasons why I would like to visit
Montreal.
Final Response:
If I could visit any place I would visit Montreal. In Montreal
there are many restaurants and stores to visit like the
Museum Quarter. I would also like to visit Montreal to see
beautiful historical buildings such as the National
Monument. These are the reasons why I would like to visit
Montreal.
How to Score 30/30 on the Short Writing Tasks:

Response must clearly answer the question using specific and relevant details as
supports.
News Report
 Highlight the important terms in the instructions.
 Remember that a news report is a series of small paragraphs.
 Look at the picture and the headline and decide on a story to
write about (make sure your report relates to both).
 Under “rough notes”, answer the 5 W’s: who, where, what, why,
when as well as how.
 Paragraph 1 - Take the answers to the; who, what, where, when
and put them into a sentence or two.
 Paragraph 2 - elaborate a little (2-3 sentences) on the topic (the
why).
 Paragraph 3 - give a quote from someone (make up names).
 Paragraph 4 - elaborate a little (2-3 sentences) on the How.
 Paragraph 5 - give another quote from someone different (make
up a name).
 Paragraph 6 - finish off the news report with a general sentence
or two.
* Do not use “I, we, us …” unless you are quoting what someone is
saying.
* A news report is not the place to give your own opinion on the topic.
* Stay on topic, make it simple, and avoid giving meaningless
information.
* Focus on reporting about the picture and the headline.
* Make sure you use details such as dates, grades, names…
How to Score 60/60 on the News Report:

The response must be a news report related to the headline and photo with a clear
and consistent focus on an event. There must be sufficient specific supporting
details, which are thoughtfully chosen to develop the news report. The
organization must be coherent demonstrating a thoughtful progression of ideas.
Sample News Report that Scored 60/60
Opinion Piece/Series of Paragraphs
 Highlight the important terms in the instructions.
 A long answer generally asks for your opinion.
 An opinion is what you think about a topic.
 Read the question carefully and take a stance.
Example: I agree/disagree that students should be made to stay
in school until they are 18.
 Using your rough notes, brainstorm and make a list of all the
points to support your stance.
 The instructions may ask for a minimum of 3 paragraphs but we
recommend you do 5 paragraphs total in order to fill the lined
space provided
 The key to a good response is using detailed examples and
supports.
Paragraph 1- Introduction – starts with a general statement

about the topic, then states your opinion about the topic, then
briefly states your 3 supports
Paragraph 2 – expands on support #1 and gives specific

examples, facts and proof


Paragraph 5 – conclusion – rephrases your opinion on the topic

making reference to your 3 supports. Finish with a concluding
statement.
How to Score 60/60 on the Opinion Piece:

The response is related to the assigned question. A clear and consistent opinion is
developed with sufficient specific supporting details that are thoughtfully chosen.
The organization is coherent showing a thoughtful progression of ideas.
Sample Opinion Piece
that scored 60/60:
Con’t →
Example Transition Words to use within and between paragraphs
“Another reason…”
“The biggest reason is…”
“A second reason is…”
“Thirdly…”
“For example…”
“For instance…”
“For one thing…”
“At first…”
“First of all…”
“To begin with…”
“In the first place…”
“At the same time…”
“Meanwhile…”
“Next, then…”
“In conclusion…”

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Important Points to Remember

How to Read Instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

1st Sentence/Topic Sentence: Should include part of the

Support #1 Example: In Montreal there are many restaurants

Support #2 Example: I would also like to visit Montreal to

Conclusion: Rephrase your topic sentence:

How to Score 30/30 on the Short Writing Tasks:

How to Score 60/60 on the News Report:

Paragraph 1- Introduction – starts with a general statement

Paragraph 2 – expands on support #1 and gives specific

Paragraph 3 – expands on support #2 and gives specific

Paragraph 4 – expands on support #3 and gives specific

Paragraph 5 – conclusion – rephrases your opinion on the topic

How to Score 60/60 on the Opinion Piece:

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