Standardized Exam Task: OSSLT 2017, 2018, 2019 Tests

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These are samples of the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Tests. For your assignment, you will answer the following written questions:

1. Why might the Keewatin have been a popular ship for travellers? Use specific details from the selection to explain your answer. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
2. Identify a historical figure you would like to meet. Use specific details to explain why you have chosen this person. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
3. See page 6 of the 2017 test for instructions on writing the news report on the topic “Talent show enjoyed by huge crowd”. (Length of answer: 1 page)
4. State the main idea of the Marshmallow Test, and provide one specific detail from the selection that supports it. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
5. Essay: Does homework improve learning? (Length of answer: 1-2 pages)
6. What do Anton’s words and actions reveal about his character? Use specific details from the selection to support your answer. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
7. Why is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program a good option for some students? Use specific details from the selection to support your answer. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
8. Name an event you would like to attend. Use specific details to explain why you would like to attend this event. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
9. Essay: Do people depend too much on technology? (Length of answer: 1-2 pages)
10. How does Basira demonstrate that she is focused on life after high school? Use specific details from the selection to support your answer. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
11. Which character (Ali or Basira) encourages Jacob the most? Use specific details from the selection to support your answer. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)
12. Identify one guest speaker you would invite to your school. Use specific details to explain why your school would benefit from this visit. (Length of answer: 5-6 sentences)