Ontario (OSSD)OSSLT
OSSLT tutors: Ontario literacy test preparation
The OSSLT is the literacy test Ontario students usually write in Grade 10. Passing it, or the OSSLC course, is required for the OSSD.
A tutor helps your child practise every question type, manage time and write the short and long writing tasks the test asks for.
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What lessons cover
- Reading informational, narrative and graphic texts
- Multiple-choice and open-response reading questions
- Writing a news report
- Writing a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion
- Short writing tasks and conventions
About OSSLT preparation
- The OSSLT is administered online by EQAO, usually in Grade 10.
- Students who are not successful can rewrite it or take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).
How to do well
- Practise the formatsThe news report and the opinion paragraphs each have expected structures. Practise both under timed conditions.
- Read questions firstFor reading sections, scan the questions before the text so you know what to look for.
- Track the achievement chartOntario teachers mark Knowledge, Thinking, Communication and Application separately. A tutor can show you which category is costing you marks.
How it works
- Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who knows your course.
- Book a free first lessonShare the course outline, recent tests and your goals, and agree a plan.
- Follow the planWeekly lessons that follow your class, with practice before each test.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my child does not pass the OSSLT?
They can write it again or take the OSSLC course, which also meets the literacy requirement for the OSSD.
How long should we prepare for the OSSLT?
Four to eight weeks of weekly practice is usually enough for a confident reader. Students learning English may need longer.