Literacy 10 |
Literacy 12 |
Links for Both Literacy Exams
Put together by Vicci Halabi:
Once students have gone through one or more practice assessments, they may choose to practice their skills with the following activities. It is recommended that they review the PDFs linked and open a blank Google Doc to record their responses.
From Common Lit:
Discuss the “problem mostly hidden from view” that both of the above texts address. Why do people feel that problems disappear when they can no longer be seen? “Tiny Plastic, Big Problems” observes that “people find it convenient to throw things away when they are done with them.” How is this conveyed in “He-y, Come on Ou-t!”?
Write your answers to the above questions in a well constructed response considering the Literacy Assessment rubrics and what you now know about how the Literacy Assessment is marked.
Discuss the “problem mostly hidden from view” that both of the above texts address. Why do people feel that problems disappear when they can no longer be seen? “Tiny Plastic, Big Problems” observes that “people find it convenient to throw things away when they are done with them.” How is this conveyed in “He-y, Come on Ou-t!”?
Write your answers to the above questions in a well constructed response considering the Literacy Assessment rubrics and what you now know about how the Literacy Assessment is marked.
Test Taking Tips
Courtesy of the staff at THSS - thank you!
Remember to:
- Arrive on time so you don't feel rushed
- Take your time reading so that you understand what each question/prompt/article says
- If you feel overwhelmed, stop, close your eyes, and focus on taking a deep breath while counting to three, then exhale while counting to five
- Remember that the exam's suggested times add up to two hours and then you have an extra (third) hour to complete it
- You can answer and "flag" a question so that you can return to it later if you have time
- Plan out your answers on a scrap piece of paper before you begin typing
- Refer to the texts/questions you've read when you're writing your answer
- Choose the best possible answer for multiple choice
- Provide examples and evidence in your answers
- Practice the exam online, and read sample answers, so you have a solid idea about what is expected and how to navigate the exam
- "Flag" a question if you would like to return to it later