Reading
Understanding information and opinion texts.
- Main idea and inference
- Reading graphics and forms
- Short written answers
How we prepareWeekly reading with open-response practice.
Grades 9 and 10
Online OSSLT Prep for Ontario Students
Live online prep for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Reading and writing lessons for Grade 9 and 10 students, practised in the same online format as the test.
What the OSSLT Measures
The OSSLT checks literacy skills from the Grade 9 curriculum. We teach the skills, then practise the format.
Writing
Writing for different purposes.
- A clear opinion and details
- News reports and short answers
- Spelling and grammar
How we prepareShort writing tasks with feedback against the scoring guide.
Test Technique
Managing time and staying calm.
- Pacing through each section
- Checking answers
- Using the online tools
How we prepareTimed practice in the online format, with feedback.
What to Focus on by Grade
Pick your child's grade and try a question.
Grade 9 (get ready)
Build reading and writing habits before the test year.
- Reading news and opinion pieces
- Writing a clear paragraph
- Spelling and grammar basics
Try a sample question
Which word means the opposite of "scarce"?
The correct answer is B (plentiful).
Grade 10 (test year)
Full practice in the test format.
- Timed reading and responses
- Writing a short opinion piece
- Checking work calmly
Try a sample question
Which sentence is correct?
The correct answer is B (They're going to the mall.).
Understanding OSSLT Results
The OSSLT is part of the Ontario graduation requirement. Results are reported as successful or not yet successful.
See Where Your Child Sits- SuccessfulThe student meets the literacy requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- Not Yet SuccessfulThe student can write the OSSLT again.
- Literacy CourseStudents may take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course instead.
OSSLT Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppIs the OSSLT needed to graduate?
The OSSLT, or the literacy course, is one of the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Check with your school for how it applies to your child.
Is the OSSLT online?
Yes. The OSSLT is taken online, so on-screen practice helps.
When should we start preparing?
A couple of months before the test window is a good start, with a little practice each week.
What if my child is not successful?
Students can write the test again, or take the literacy course. Talk to your school's guidance counsellor.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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