Internet Resources

NOTE: All EQAO files are in Adobe Reader Format and can take some time to download. Please be patient.

• OSSLT Framework the Ministry's explanation of the test's purpose, design, and curriculum connections.
• Literacy Test Do's and Don'ts again this is in Acrobat Adode format
  
  Preparing for the OSSLT
  
  
• WRDSB's Help and Information about the Literacy Test
• How to Help Prepare Your Child for The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test provides tips to parents on how to help their children prepare for the OSSLT.
• The Getting Ready Guide provides students with information regarding the OSSLT. The guide contains the exact test instructions and writing prompts that the students will see on the test.
• This Sample test booklet: Session 1 gives students an idea of the amount of work that they will be asked to complete in 60 minutes.
• This Sample test booklet: Session 2 gives students an idea of the amount of work that they will be asked to complete in 60 minutes.
• The OSSLT Curriculum Connections is a chart that provides teachers and parents/guardians with a list of some of the curriculum expectations connected to the OSSLT.
  
  Grammar and Writing Sites
  
  
• English Project Generator's Writing Resources: this site contains online writing support for creative writing,essay writing, and grammar
• TV 411 great practice for reading and writing presented in a fun and interactive fashion
• Education World includes lesson plans, professional development, games, debating and much more
• Education Place affilitated with Houghton/Mifflin, organized by monthly themes
• Literacy Connections a great directory of Adult Literacy resources
• University of Michigan Center for the Development of Language and Literacy - Literacy Tips
• Secondary Reading Strategies classroom literacy strategy/resources from English Online - New Zealand
• Teaching Ideas although aimed at lower grades there are some terrific ideas here that can be adapted for secondary
• Ethemes Teaching Tips: Reading in the Content Areas


Literacy Organizations' Sites


• Province of Ontario Literacy Organizations: this site has connections to over 25 literacy organizations including their programs and their methods
• Ontario Literacy Newsletters: a listing of over 10 provincial newsletters from literacy organizations
• TOWES - Test of Workplace Essential Skills: TOWES homepage with many useful links
• Community Literacy of Ontario: some useful links and contacts for Ontario's branch of Community Literacy
  
  

  created by R. Payette (teacher-librarian)
  at Cameron Heights Collegiate
  last revised February 2006