WLMAC OSSLT PREP

This website is a toolkit of resources for the upcoming literacy test. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT, or sometimes referred to as the EQAO) is a standardized, province-wide literacy proficiency test written in spring 2021, conventionally in Grade 10. It tests the reading and writing skills students should have achieved from Grades 6-9. This website aims to provide students with a wealth of knowledge regarding the OSSLT so they can achieve their desired grade.

• EQAO Contents contains workshop booklets created by Ms.Mancini. These booklets are a play-by-play of each section in the OSSLT. Simple guidelines are provided to help you understand what needs to be achieved on each section.

• Reading, Writing, and Grammar sections contain extensive explanations regarding each of the skills needed to pass: Reading skills, Writing skills, and Grammar skills. Helpful hints and strategies to improve these skills are provided.

• Practice Tests provides the previous OSSLT tests from 2014-2019. It is recommended to do one of these tests and check your answers with the answer keys provided. Practice makes perfect!

• Activities simply contains some activities to do at your leisure.

• Contacts contains the contact information for the people behind this website.

• For more information regarding the OSSLT, there is the introduction and the official planning and preparation guide below.