Grade 10 Literacy Exam Information
Grade 10 students will write their literacy exams the week of October 28th, 2024. The schedule is posted at the school entrance.
Prep sessions will happen in the library during the following blocks: Tuesday, October 8th in Period 5 - Mrs. Eberhardt's English 10 class - other students are welcome to join
Wednesday, October 9th in Period 3 - Mr. Carris's English 10 class - other students are welcome to join
Wednesday, October 16th in Period 2 - Drop in session
Monday, October 21st in Period 2 (Y Block) - Drop in session
Monday, October 21st in Period 3 - Mrs. Dimmock's class - other students are welcome to join
Monday, October 21st in Period 5 - Drop in session
All prep sessions are the same so you only need to attend one (unless you really like talking about literacy assessments).
Prep sessions will happen in the library during the following blocks: Tuesday, October 8th in Period 5 - Mrs. Eberhardt's English 10 class - other students are welcome to join
Wednesday, October 9th in Period 3 - Mr. Carris's English 10 class - other students are welcome to join
Wednesday, October 16th in Period 2 - Drop in session
Monday, October 21st in Period 2 (Y Block) - Drop in session
Monday, October 21st in Period 3 - Mrs. Dimmock's class - other students are welcome to join
Monday, October 21st in Period 5 - Drop in session
All prep sessions are the same so you only need to attend one (unless you really like talking about literacy assessments).
Helpful Links
Exam Information
This is the main site from the BC Ministry of Education regarding this examination. Here, you can find links to sample exams, answer keys, sample written responses, videos about the exam, etc.
Exam Sample (online)
Please note that this is the format that you will write so it is important to practice clicking through the online exam, typing, and selecting answers.
This is the main site from the BC Ministry of Education regarding this examination. Here, you can find links to sample exams, answer keys, sample written responses, videos about the exam, etc.
Exam Sample (online)
Please note that this is the format that you will write so it is important to practice clicking through the online exam, typing, and selecting answers.
Sample Answers - These are sample answers for an older version of the exam. You might want to look at the written response answers and scores to get an idea about what markers would like to see. For exam scoring guides for the current version of the exam, please use the links below:
Rubric/Key for Form A
Rubric/Key for Form B
Literacy Exam Terms for Students - an overview of key terms created by Vicci Halabi
Key Directions You May See - an overview of key directions on the exam created by Vicci Halabi. Consider how you might answer questions which begin with these prompts and how you have answered these types of questions in the past.
Graphic Organizers You May See - a sample of graphic organizers created by Vicci Halabi. Think about times you have used these types of graphic organizers in the past.
Handout - from the presentation in the library, introducing the exam format
Literacy Exam Prep Powerpoint
Infographic Samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
More infographic samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
Rubric/Key for Form A
Rubric/Key for Form B
Literacy Exam Terms for Students - an overview of key terms created by Vicci Halabi
Key Directions You May See - an overview of key directions on the exam created by Vicci Halabi. Consider how you might answer questions which begin with these prompts and how you have answered these types of questions in the past.
Graphic Organizers You May See - a sample of graphic organizers created by Vicci Halabi. Think about times you have used these types of graphic organizers in the past.
Handout - from the presentation in the library, introducing the exam format
Literacy Exam Prep Powerpoint
Infographic Samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
More infographic samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
TEST TAKING TIPS
Remember to:
- Arrive on time so you don't feel rushed
- Take your time reading so that you understand what each 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 written work on a scrap piece of paper before you begin typing
- Refer to the texts you've read when you write about them
- Choose the best possible answer for multiple choice
- Provide examples and evidence in your writing
- 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