Getting ready for the OSSLT

How you can be ready for the literacy test.

Getting ready for the OSSLT

Back in the fall, we had you write a practice test to expose you to the

skills test on the OSSLT…

Getting ready for the OSSLT

Please look through this power point about that practice to consider the literacy skills addressed on the test.

Getting ready for the OSSLT

If you have questions, please speak to an English teacher, attend the after-school literacy program…

Getting ready for the OSSLT

... and/or attend upcoming assemblies about the literacy test.

Getting ready for the OSSLT

Now, here are some insights about the different literacy skills that you

can master for the test.

This is how the test is

described on the EQAO website

The Reading Selections

The first reading

selection

The first reading

selection

The first reading

selection

Understand the types of questions

Understand the types of questions

Types of questions:

Understand the types of questions

Types of questions:

1: Direct Answer – Explicit or ‘Hand’ question.

Understand the types of questions

Types of questions:

1: Direct Answer – Explicit or ‘Hand’ question.2: Indirect Answer – implicit or ‘Head’ question.

Understand the types of questions

Types of questions:

1: Direct Answer – Explicit or ‘Hand’ question.2: Indirect Answer – implicit or ‘Head’ question.3: Connection – or ‘Heart’ question

What does that mean?

Sometimes we can find an answer to

a question by simply pointing to the right answer in

the reading.

So, when we say that a direct or

explicit question is a hand question….

So, when we say that a direct or

explicit question is a hand question….

… we can touch the

answer with our hand.

So, when we say that a direct or

explicit question is a hand question….

… we can touch the

answer with our hand.

Direct

Sometimes, we need to think about the clues in the reading before we discover the answer.

Sometimes, we need to think about the clues in the reading before we discover the answer.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

Sometimes, we need to think about the clues in the reading before we discover the answer.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Sometimes, we need to think about the clues in the reading before we discover the answer.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Indirect

Sometimes, we need to think about the clues in the reading before we discover the answer.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Indirect

IndirectIndirect

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Indirect

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Sometimes, we are asked to compare our own experiences with the reading or to empathize with something we have read.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Sometimes, we are asked to compare our own experiences with the reading or to empathize with something we have read.

We call this a heart question because we feel it.

She stormed into the room, pounded her fist on the table and yelled at us for nearly an hour.

I think she’s angry.

Sometimes, we are asked to compare our own experiences with the reading or to empathize with something we have read.

We call this a heart question because we feel it.

I would be

angry too.

Let’s look again at the questions

This one is a direct, explicit or hand

question

This one is a direct, explicit or hand

question

“According to the selection” is a clue that we can find the answer directly in the text.

Match clues in the question to details in the reading. This will

help you to find your answer.

Like this

Like this

In this case, the word “frequent” in the question means the same thing as “many” in the reading.

This signals to us that we are approaching the answer.

The answer to why is presented in two places here.

First we get the detail that the van is powered by vegetable oil,

then we discover that the oil comes from the restaurants tha

the pair visit.

So, even though this is a direct answer or ‘hand’ question, we

still need to think enough to find these key details and put them

together.

Again, this is a direct answer question.

The wording in the answer is not exactly the same, but it’s close.

Again, this is a direct answer question.

The wording in the answer is not exactly the same, but it’s close.

In this case, we have an indirect answer or ‘head’ question.

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

In other words, we can’t just

point to the answer.

There’s no part of the

reading that answers this

directly.

But there are

clues

We should also read the question carefully first.

We should also read the question carefully first.

Notice the word ‘environmental’ in the

question

We should also read the question carefully first.

Notice the word ‘environmental’ in the

question

Our prior-knowledge of environmental benefits should tell us that some of these answers don’t make sense.

Is this an “Environmental Benefit”?This might be an environmental

benefit

Is this an “Environmental Benefit”?This might be an environmental

benefit

This isn’t about the environment

Is this an “Environmental Benefit”?This might be an environmental

benefit

This isn’t about the environment

This might be an environmental benefit

Is this an “Environmental Benefit”?This might be an environmental

benefit

This isn’t about the environment

This makes sense

This might be an environmental benefit

So, does the reading support this answer?

This makes sense

Let’s look at the clues in the reading.

This makes sense

Here are those clue

Here are those clue

Here are those clue

Here are those clue

Here are those clue

Here are those clue

None of these speak directly about the

‘environmental benefit’ of the

project.

None of these speak directly about the

‘environmental benefit’ of the

project.

But we can figure it out.

This question is another indirect question.

This question is another indirect question.

We can also call it a ‘context clue’ question.

What are ‘context clues’?

What are ‘context clues’?

Let’s demonstrate.

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a ___________.

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

Was this your guess?

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

Was this your guess? How did you know?

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

How did you know? You noticed clues

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed cluesClue

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed cluesClue

Clue

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed cluesClue

Clue Clue

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed clues

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

Clue Clue

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed clues

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

These clues begin a list Clue

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

You noticed clues

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

These clues begin a list

Of water fowl.

Predict the ending of this sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and a duck.

So, duck makes sense.

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

These clues begin a list

Of water fowl.

Context Clues

Context Clues

We use context clues whenever we read.Often, we don’t even realize that we noticed them.

Context Clues

We use context clues whenever we read.Often, we don’t even realize that we noticed them.

However, when we don’t understand something, it is useful to stop and look for the clues. For example, the context clues can help us with vocabulary that we don’t know.

Imagine this was our sentence

Imagine this was our sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

Imagine this was our sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

What does anatine mean?

Imagine this was our sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

What does anatine mean? Don’t panic

Imagine this was our sentence

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

Don’t panic

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

These clues begin a list

Of water fowl.

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

Don’t panic

This clue about the pond makes us think

about things we might see a pond

These clues begin a list

Of water fowl.

The clues still help us

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

This clue about the

pond makes us think about things we

might see a pond

These clues begin a list

Of water fowl.

Anatine, given the clues, must mean something like

a duck..

I went to the pond and saw a goose, a swan and an anatine.

Anatine, given the clues, must mean something like

a duck.. And we didn’t

need a dictionary

• New Slide with definition

• New Slide with definition

By the way, when reading, it’s better to trust the context clues and guess the meaning of a word you don’t know, than it is to stop reading and check a

dictionary.

So apply that understanding to this question:

So apply that understanding to this question:

We don’t need a dictionary for this either.

So apply that understanding to this question:

We don’t need a dictionary for this either.

We will just look for the clues.

So apply that understanding to this question:

We don’t need a dictionary for this either.

We will just look for the clues.

So apply that understanding to this question:

We don’t need a dictionary for this either.

We will just look for the clues.

So apply that understanding to this question:

We don’t need a dictionary for this either.

We will just look for the clues.

So apply that understanding to this question:

Let’s look for clues.

So apply that understanding to this question:

Let’s look for clues.

‘convey’ is something that we can do to an idea.

So apply that understanding to this question:

Let’s look for clues.

‘convey’ is something that we can do to an idea. It has something to do with people’s mentalities

So apply that understanding to this question:

Let’s look for clues.

‘convey’ is something that we can do to an idea. It has something to do with people’s mentalities & talking to students.

Which makes sense?

We want to carry the idea…

We want to change the idea…

We want to continue the idea…

We want to communicate the idea…

Which makes sense?

We want to carry the idea…

We want to change the idea…

We want to continue the idea…

We want to communicate the idea…

We can’t carry ideas

Which makes sense?

We want to carry the idea…

We want to change the idea…

We want to continue the idea…

We want to communicate the idea…

We can’t carry ideas

Hmmm, doesn’t seem right.

Which makes sense?

We want to carry the idea…

We want to change the idea…

We want to continue the idea…

We want to communicate the idea…

We can’t carry ideas

Hmmm, doesn’t seem right.

Neither does this

Which makes sense?

We want to carry the idea…

We want to change the idea…

We want to continue the idea…

We want to communicate the idea…

We can’t carry ideas

Hmmm, doesn’t seem right.

Neither does this

This makes sense given the context of the reading.

Some questions might be tricky

Some questions might be tricky

We might think that the first eventwill appear at the beginning of the article.

Some questions might be tricky

We might think that the first eventwill appear at the beginning of the article.

It doesn’t.

Why did many of you

pick this?

Why did many of you

pick this?

Answer: you expected the reading to be organized chronologically (in order of time).

Why did many of you

pick this?

Answer: you expected the reading to be organized chronologically (in order of time).

It isn’t.

Why did many of you

pick this?

Answer: you expected the reading to be organized chronologically (in order of time).

It isn’t.

This is a news story

This is a news story

This is a news story

Organizational pattern

This is a news story

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

This is a news story

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

Most important

Least important

That means that the first detail in a

news story is usually the most

recent event

This is a news story

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

Most important

Least important

In short, knowing organizational

patterns can help us know where to look for information or, in this case, where not

to look.

This is a news story

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

Most important

Least important

In short, knowing organizational

patterns can help us know where to look for information or, in this case, where not

to look.

Anyway, here’s the answer

Here’s our connection question.

Here’s our connection question.

In this case, you should connect your opinion with details

from the reading.

Here’s our connection question.

In this case, you should connect your opinion with details

from the reading.

Don’t hesitate to

use this section.

Here’s an easy first

step.

Here’s an easy first

step.

Rewrite part of

the question in your answer.

Here’s an easy first

step.

Rewrite part of

the question in your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their message.

Here’s an easy first

step.

Rewrite part of

the question in your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their message.

Make sure you pick a

side.

Here’s an easy first

step.

Rewrite part of

the question in your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Make sure you pick a

side.

Remember, stronger writing is

more specific

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge?

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge?

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge?

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge?

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Now, we need to

support this opinion

Skim through the reading

again, asking…

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge? Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this a

n effective

way

to

support

their messa

ge? Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Is this an effective way to

support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Is this an effective way to support their message?

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message.

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Clear opinion

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Clear opinion

Specific details from the selection

Whittaker and Jerry chose an effective way to promote their environmental message. By setting a world record, the couple will get attention for their message. Speaking to students will help spread their message that people “have a choice.”

Choose details that

best support your answer.

Clear opinion

My own ideasSpecific details

from the selection

The News Story

But I don’t know how to write a news story?

Yes you do.

Yes you do.

Remember this?

Yes you do.

Remember this?

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

Most important

Least important

Yes you do.

Remember this?

Inverted Pyramid Structure:

Most important

Least important

This is a news story

Who?

What?

Where?

When?

Why?

How?

Who? - Students

What?

Where?

When?

Why?

How?

Who? - Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where?

When?

Why?

How?

Who? - Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where? - community centre

When?

Why?

How?

Who? - Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where? - community centre

When? - yesterday

Why?

How?

Who? - Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where? - community centre

When? - yesterday

Why? - for volunteer hours

How?

Who? - Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where? - community centre

When? - yesterday

Why? - for volunteer hours

How? - using their own free time

Who? - Sherwood Secondary Students

What? - paint new surface on building

Where? - community centre

When? - yesterday

Why? - for volunteer hours

How? - using their own free time

Yesterday, using their own free time, Sherwood Secondary Students volunteered by re-painting a local community centre.

Yesterday, using their own free time, Sherwood Secondary Students volunteered by re-painting a local community centre.

The Lead

Yesterday, using their own free time, Sherwood Secondary Students volunteered by re-painting a local community centre.

The Lead

The community centre had been damaged in a fire, leaving the outer wall in bad shape. Members of the community had donated their time and money to see it repaired. The students of the nearby school volunteered to finish repainting.

More about the

community centre

Elaborate to add detail.

Yesterday, using their own free time, Sherwood Secondary Students volunteered by re-painting a local community centre.

The Lead

The community centre had been damaged in a fire, leaving the outer wall in bad shape. Members of the community had donated their time and money to see it repaired. The students of the nearby school volunteered to finish repainting.

More about the

community centre

Elaborate to add detail.

“It felt good to help in this way,” said one student. “Not only does this help me to get forty hours of community service for graduation, it makes me feel like I contributed meaningfully to my community.”

More about the student volunteers.

Opinion Piece Checklist

CONTENT: Student has…

• Written details that make sense, given the headline and the picture• Included the W5 + H details• Written sufficient detail to develop the story well• Organized the writing from most to least important • Written clear and organized paragraphs.

STYLE: Student has… • Written in the factual voice of a reporter with objective language.• Written in the style of a written news report (not television).• Chosen clear, understandable language• Constructed clear, understandable sentences• Used grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure that is correct• Used conventions that do not distract from clear communication

Let’s look at some of your answers

A Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion

A Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion(An Essay)

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Shortage of help in some areas of our community

• Cleaning up litter, helping the elderly, etc.

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Shortage of help in some areas of our community

• Cleaning up litter, helping the elderly, etc.

• Volunteering can strengthen character. • Volunteering often requires patience, dedication,

commitment, self-sacrifice, etc.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use the rough notes

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Notice the space to write

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Getting Started

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives student valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives student valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives student valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

Elaborate with details from our notes

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students.

Elaborate with details from our notes

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts

Elaborate with details from our notes

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills.

Elaborate with details from our notes

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

A concluding sentence reinforces this paragraph’s

main idea

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Now, write paragraphs elaborating on other developing

statements

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Use main ideas in rough notes to write

an introduction

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

• Volunteering gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place.

• Many volunteer opportunities are in work places.• Exposure to people and future contacts.• Practicing work-related skills

• Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community

• Volunteering can strengthen character.

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Now, write paragraphs elaborating on other developing

statements

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Students volunteers provide valuable support for the community…

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Students volunteers provide valuable support for the community…

Volunteering strengthens character…

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Students volunteers provide valuable support for the community…

Volunteering strengthens character…

Notice: we develop each paragraph following the pattern we introduced in our opening paragraph.

Should students be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate?

Students should be required to complete to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate. Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. Student volunteers provide valuable support for the community Volunteering and community service strengthen character.

Community service gives students valuable experience that they will later use in the work place. In fact, many volunteer opportunities are available in workplaces that might also hire part time students. Even if the volunteer opportunity does not take place in a potential work place, the student might meet people (co-workers, supervisors, etc.) that will be meaningful future contacts. Finally, every volunteer experience gives students the opportunity to practice work-related skills. In all, community service hours help students to prepare for their future in the workforce.

Students volunteers provide valuable support for the community…

Volunteering strengthens character…

In conclusion…..

….therefore, students should be required to complete forty hours of community service in order to graduate.

Opinion Piece Checklist

CONTENT: Student has…

• Written a minimum of three paragraphs• Provided an introduction• Clearly stated an opinion• Not changed his/her opinion• Supported his/her opinion with details (reasons, examples, proofs or facts)• Provided a conclusion• Used the lined space for his/her written work for the appropriate length of the writing expected STYLE: Student has… • Made sure the divisions between paragraphs are clear• Written a response that is coherent and organized• Used grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure that is correct• Used conventions that do not distract from clear communication• Kept in mind the audience for the task (an adult who is interested in his/her opinion)

Let’s look at some of your answers

The Graphic Text

This is the Graphic Text

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:• A pamphlet

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:• A pamphlet • A map

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:• A pamphlet • A map• An

instructionaldiagram

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:• A pamphlet • A map• An

instructionaldiagram

• A web page

This is the Graphic Text You might be

asked to read a graphic text that is:• A pamphlet • A map• An

instructionaldiagram

• A web page• A brochure• Etc.

The main thing to remember

about reading a graphic text…

The main thing to remember

about reading a graphic text…

… is to take some time to

think about its organization.

Most readings are organized like this.

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

bottom

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

bottom

Left

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

bottom

Left

Most readings are organized like this.

Ordinary Reading Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

Top

bottom

Left Right

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

Title

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

Photograph

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

Illustrations

Photograph

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

Illustrations

Photograph

Numbered

sequence

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

Illustrations

Photograph

Bulleted list

Numbered

sequence

However, in the graphic text…

… we use the features of the text to guide us

through the material .

TitleSub-title

Illustrations

Photograph

Bulleted list

Numbered

sequence

Italics

Knowing these

features will help us to

know where to look when

answering questions like these

We can know where to look for the answer by first skimming through

the features to find something about ‘the creation of a pothole’

Sub-title

We can know where to look for the answer by first skimming through

the features to find something about ‘the creation of a pothole’

Sub-title

It will be in this section.

It will be in this section.

It will be in this section.

Notice: To find the complete answer, you

sometimes need to look at more than one specific place in the graphic text.

This time our understanding of the

features of the text will help us to find a

specific part of the reading.

This time our understanding of the

features of the text will help us to find a

specific part of the reading.

This time our understanding of the

features of the text will help us to find a

specific part of the reading.

This time our understanding of the

features of the text will help us to find a

specific part of the reading.

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

If you didn’t already know the word ‘void’,

the clues here will help you to predict

the meaning.

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

If you didn’t already know the word ‘void’,

the clues here will help you to predict

the meaning.

Only this time, the illustrations give us the

clues.

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

If you didn’t already know the word ‘void’,

the clues here will help you to predict

the meaning.

Only this time, the illustrations give us the

clues.

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

If you didn’t already know the word ‘void’,

the clues here will help you to predict

the meaning.

Only this time, the illustrations give us the

clues.

Notice what was created

between stage 4 and 5

This is also another ‘context clue’ question

If you didn’t already know the word ‘void’,

the clues here will help you to predict

the meaning.

Only this time, the illustrations give us the

clues.

Notice what was created

between stage 4 and 5

This is an indirect or ‘head’ question.

This is an indirect or ‘head’ question.

Here, the clues we need to notice come more from the illustrations than the

words.

This is an indirect or ‘head’ question.

Here, the clues we need to notice come more from the illustrations than the

words.

What didn’t

change?

This is an indirect or ‘head’ question.

Here, the clues we need to notice come more from the illustrations than the

words.

What didn’t

change?

On the literacy test, there will be a question about the

features of the text.

On the literacy test, there will be a question about the

features of the text.

Sub-title Sub-title

On the literacy test, there will be a question about the

features of the text.

Sub-title Sub-title

On the literacy test, there will be a question about the

features of the text.

Sub-title Sub-title

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

Reading the question carefully and knowing the features of the text will help us to know

where to look.

How to get ready

How to get ready

How to get ready

How to get ready

How to get ready

How to get ready

Here at Sherwood

We will:

Here at Sherwood

We will:identify and address school-wide needs

Here at Sherwood

We will:identify and address school-wide needs identify and address some individual needs

Here at Sherwood

We will:identify and address school-wide needs identify and address some individual needs continue to develop literacy skills in all subjects

Here at Sherwood

We will:identify and address school-wide needs identify and address some individual needs continue to develop literacy skills in all subjects keep you informed as the test approaches

Here at Sherwood

You should:

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles consider feedback

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles consider feedback ask questions

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles consider feedback ask questions practice some more

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles consider feedback ask questions practice some more consider taking after-school literacy program

Here at Sherwood

You should: visit eqao.com read a variety of different writing-styles consider feedback ask questions practice some more consider taking after-school literacy program pay attention to announcements as we approach

test day