OLC4O – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

Course Title: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O), Grade 12, Open

Course Name: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

Course Code: OLC4O

Grade: 12

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:
This course helps students acquire and demonstrate the literacy skills assessed by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students will read informational, narrative, and graphic texts and produce a variety of written forms, including summaries, opinion pieces, information paragraphs, and news reports. A portfolio of reading experiences and writing samples is maintained to track progress. The course prepares students to meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation and supports postsecondary pathways and workplace readiness.

Unit Overview:

Assessment:
Students demonstrate achievement through assignments, reading and writing tasks, projects, quizzes, and formal testing.

Tips for Success – OLC4O (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course):
Welcome to OLC4O: Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course! To succeed, review the course schedule regularly and complete all reading, writing, projects, and quizzes on time. Plan for 1–2 hours of focused study each day, carefully follow instructions and rubrics, and maintain a portfolio of your work. Participate actively in discussions, ask questions early, and use teacher feedback to strengthen reading comprehension, writing, media literacy, and workplace communication skills. Staying organized, persistent, and engaged will help you meet the provincial literacy requirement and succeed in postsecondary pathways and the workplace.