The OGT Test in Reading and Writing is a requirement for graduation from high school throughout the state of Ohio. This manual provides extensive preparation for both parts of the test plus two full length practice tests in reading and two more in writing. All tests come with answer keys, scoring guides, and sample scored responses to help students analyze their own practice test scores. A general review offers advice on acquiring and expanding one's vocabulary, developing reading comprehension, and comprehending reading applications—informational, technical, and persuasive texts. The manual also provides extensive focus on improving writing skills for both the Short Answer and the Writing Prompt sections of the Writing OGT.
• Table of Contents:
• The Basics
• Diagnostic Test: OGT in Reading
• Diagnostic Test: OGT in Writing
• An Overview—What's on the Reading OGT?
• Acquisition of Vocabulary
• Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies, and Self-Monitoring Strategies
• Reading Applications: Informational, Technical, and Persuasive Text
• Reading Applications: Literary Text
• Time Out! Scoring Well on the Short-Answer and Extended-Response Sections of the Reading OGT
• An Overview—What's on the Writing OGT?
• Writing Processes
• Writing Applications
• Writing Conventions
• Focus on Writing Skills for the Writing OGT
• Scoring High on the Writing Prompt
• IN READING
• Reading Practice Test 1
• Answers and Explanations
• Reading Practice Test 2
• Answers and Explanations
• IN WRITING
• Practice Writing Test 1
• Answers and Explanations
• Practice Writing Test 2
• Answers and Explanations
• YOUR RESULTS
• Evaluating Your Results
• On the Road to OGT Week
• in Ohio
• Tips for Teachers
• Tips for Parents
Overview
The OGT Test in Reading and Writing is a requirement for graduation from high school throughout the state of Ohio. This manual provides extensive preparation for both parts of the test plus two full length practice tests in reading and two more in writing. All tests come with answer keys, scoring guides, and sample scored responses to help students analyze their own practice test scores. A general review offers advice on acquiring and expanding one's vocabulary, developing reading comprehension, and comprehending...