For the last task on the OSSLT (session B), students are given a topic and will create an argument based on prior knowledge and personal experience.
This task asks students to write a series of paragraphs, or a five paragraph opinion essay, dealing with the given topic. The essay should be 500 words and include specific examples, details and information dealing with students' stance on the topic.
The image to the right is an example of what will be seen on the OSSLT.
** Do you think uniforms should be worn in secondary schools?
** Do people spend too much time on social media?
** Do you think that students should have part-time jobs?
** Do you think that celebrities negatively influence teenagers?
** Is it necessary for teenagers to have cell phones?
** Is it important that teenagers pay attention to what is going on in world news?
** Do you think that students should be environmental activists?