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Literacy Test Preparation
Reading, Multiple Choice and Short Writing Tasks
Information paragraph- presents ideas and information on a topic
News report- presents information in the form of a news story
Dialogue- presents a conversation between two or more people
Real-life narrative- presents an account of a significant time in an individual’s life
Graphic text- presents ideas and information with the help of graphic features such as diagrams, photographs, drawings, sketches, patterns, timetables, maps, charts or tables
Types of Reading Materials
Example of a Graphic Text:
Readings are typically 1-2 pages in length
Each paragraph is numbered for easy reference to questions
The readings include a picture or graphic related to the text
What do the readings look like?
1. Read the selection and answer the questions that follow it
2. Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet)
3. Summarize the selection (reading). Include a main idea and one detail that supports it
Literacy Test Task
1. Examine the parts of the text Read the title Scan all headings Examine any illustrations Read the content of all boxes Identify the topic of the text
2. Read the questions Identify, highlight or underline the key
words in the questions
What to do BEFORE you read:
Read the text carefully
Underline or highlight important information and ideas as you read
As you read, think about what you are reading and ask yourself questions about it
Look for links between what you are reading and experiences you have had
Reading
Read the entire selection, including answer choices, before choosing an answer
If more than one choice seems to be right, choose the one which seems to be MOST correct
Beware of “distracters.” Some answers are designed to lead you away from the correct answer
Answering multiple choice questions
Use the “process of elimination” to select the correct answer; rule out the wrong answers before filling in your response on the answer sheet
If you have no idea what the correct answer is, make an “educated guess” by reviewing the reading again
Do not leave any question blank
Test Instructions – Multiple Choice
Underline, circle or highlight important instructions and key words in the questions to make sure that you understand what you are being asked to do
Make notes throughout the text to identify important information (who, what, when, where, why and how- what is the main idea? What details help you determine the main idea?)
Answering short writing tasks (including a summary)
Include specific details and relevant information in your answers
Think of links between the topic, your knowledge and personal experiences
Answer all questions in full and complete sentences
Your answer should fill in the space provided, do not write more or less
Edit your work for spelling, grammar and detail
Test Instructions – Written Answers
Tips for SuccessF.A.M.E.
The lines provided for you outline the expected length of your answers
If you write more than the space provided, you will receive a mark of zero on that question
Use the rough work areas to help you plan your answer before writing it in the lines provided
Write clearly and to the point
Fill in all lines
Do NOT leave any of the questions blank
You do not lose marks for incorrect answers, but you will receive failing marks for unanswered questions
Answer in complete sentences
Answer all questions
Underline, circle or highlight important instructions and key words in the questions to make sure that you understand what you are being asked to do
Make notes throughout the text to identify important information such as the 5Ws and H and the topics of each paragraph
Make notes as you read
Review and edit all parts of your work
Check to see that you have answered all questions fully and correctly
Correct any grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
Add to your answers if you have not filled in all of the lines for the long writing tasks
Edit your work
Mary Nanavati – Principal Fletcher’s Meadow
Created by: Candice Lande, Fletcher’s Meadow
Modified by: Susan Bell Louise Arbour SS
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