W C I Literacy Test Preparation OSSLT March

W. C. I. Literacy Test Preparation (OSSLT: March 31, 2016) Period C Thursday, March 24, 2016 Book 2 Sections J, K, L

Period C - Thurs day, March 2 4, 2016 Book 2: Sections J, K and L You will need your “QUESTIONS” AND “ANSWERS” booklets that are printed on YELLOW paper.

Complete sections J, K and L of your practice booklets. After that, we will take up the answers together.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Multiple choice answer key for questions 1 -5: Review your own responses to the questions. Ask questions if you are unsure about the correct answers indicated on the answer key.

Section J: Reading Question 6 (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6)

Section J: Reading Question 6 (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) This question is awarded a mark of 0, 10, 20 or 30. If the answer space is blank, your writing is illegible or the response is off topic, the answer will receive a mark of 0.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s how marks of 10, 20 and 30 are awarded. 10 The response provides • minimal or irrelevant ideas and information from the reading • The response provides a reason which is taken from the selection with no support from the selection, OR • a retelling of events in the reading selection, OR • irrelevant support from the reading selection, OR • the student’s own ideas. 20 The response provides • vague ideas and information from the reading selection and may include irrelevant ideas and information • a vague explanation 30 The response provides accurate , specific and relevant ideas and information from the reading selection.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s what an answer given a score of 10 looks like:

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) While the response provides an opinion, it does not give relevant support from the article the student read.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) The student needs to explain how Gerry’s asking questions and showing interest in what Hanna had to say are beneficial to Gerry’s situation.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s what an answer given a score of 30 looks like:

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Notice how this response provides both an opinion…

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Notice how this response provides both an opinion and a clear explanation supported by specific and relevant details.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Question 7

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) This question is awarded a mark of 0, 10, 20 or 30. If the answer space is blank, your writing is illegible or the response is off topic, the answer will receive a mark of 0.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s how marks of 10, 20 and 30 are awarded. 10 The response provides • minimal or irrelevant ideas and information from the reading • The response provides a reason why Pemberton’s appointment is newsworthy with: • no support, OR • no details from the reading selection, OR • irrelevant details, OR • a retelling of events in the reading selection 20 The response provides • vague ideas and information from the reading selection and may include irrelevant ideas and information • a reason why Pemberton’s appointment is newsworthy AND vague or specific support from the selection, AND/OR • a vague explanation 30 The response provides accurate , specific and relevant ideas and information from the reading selection. In particular, a reason why Pemberton’s appointment is newsworthy and provides specific and relevant support from the reading to clearly support the reason.

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s what an answer given a score of 10 looks like: 1 7

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) While the response acknowledges the relationship… 1 8

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) While the response acknowledges the relationship…it does not include specific details from the selection. 1 9

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Here’s what an answer given a score of 30 looks like:

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) Notice how this response provides both an understanding of the relationship between Gerry and Hanna…

Section J: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 7 and 8) (Answer Booklet 2 - pages 5 and 6) …and uses detail from the reading to demonstrate their understanding.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7)

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) This question is awarded a mark of 0, 10, 20 or 30 for Topic Development. If the answer space is blank, your writing is illegible or the response is off topic, the answer will receive a mark of 0.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s how marks of 10, 20 and 30 are awarded. 10 The response • Identifies or describes an action but does not provide an explanation for how the action contributes to the student’s health. OR • Identifies or describes an action but provides an irrelevant explanation for how the action contributes to the student’s health. OR • Lists a variety of actions with no explanation. 20 The response describes or gives an example of an improvement to a school building or grounds and provides a vague explanation of why it would be an improvement. The response often requires the reader to make the connection between the suggested improvement and why it is an improvement. 30 The response identifies an action and uses specific and relevant details to clearly explain how it contributes to the student’s health.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s what an answer given a score of 10 looks like:

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) This answer identifies an action…

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) This answer identifies an action but does provide an explanation for how this action contributes to the health of the student.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s what an answer given a score of 30 looks like:

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) This answer identifies an action…

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) …and it also gives specific and relevant details.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) This question is also awarded a mark of 10 or 20 for Writing Conventions.

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s how the marks of 10 and 20 for Writing Conventions were awarded. 10 20 Limited control of conventions • rules of syntax, grammar, usage, spelling and/or punctuation are applied without accuracy and/or consistency Competent control of conventions • rules of syntax, grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation are applied with accuracy and consistency

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s what an answer given a score of 10 for Writing Conventions looks like:

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Notice how these errors distract from the message the student is trying to make:

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Notice how these errors distract from the message the student is trying to make: Sentence fragment “its” should be “it’s”

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Notice how these errors distract from the message the student is trying to make: “I will always use paper bags. ”

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Notice how these errors distract from the message the student is trying to make: Incorrect use of “biodegrades” “spitting” should be “splitting”

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Here’s what an answer given a score of 20 for Writing Conventions looks like:

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Even though there is an error in noun-pronoun agreement…

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) Even though there is an error in noun-pronoun agreement… This sentence should read: “Every child must be engaged in at least one to two hours of physical activity daily. By doing so, children increase their blood circulation by keeping their hearts pumping and building their overall health and strength. ”

Section K: Writing (Question Booklet 2 - page 9) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 7) …this small error in usage does not distract from the message the student is trying to convey.

Section L: Reading (Question Booklet 2 - pages 10 and 11) (Answer Booklet 2 - page 8) Multiple choice answer key for questions 1 -6: Review your own responses to the questions. Ask questions if you are unsure about the correct answers indicated on the answer key.

Good luck on the test! All of your review sessions are complete. Additional help will be available after school in room 310 on Tues. , March 29 th and Wed. , March 30 th.