1. GR. 9 LA PAT PART A

2. Assignment I: Narrative / Essay Writing
The assignment contains some material for you to consider.
You must then respond in writing to the topic presented in the assignment.
You should take about 70 minutes to complete Assignment I.
Value: Approximately 65% of the total Part A: Writing test mark

3. Assignment I: Narrative / Essay Writing

4. Assessment CONTENT ORGANIZATION SENTENCE STRUCTURE VOCABULARY
Captures & holds interest
Relevant/insightful ideas
Good support/examples for arguments
On topic
ORGANIZATION
Good intro. & conclusion
Organized in logical order
Good transitions
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Complete sentences
Varied beginnings and lengths
VOCABULARY
Use words/expressions accurately
Create vivid images or enrich details
Voice/tone is confident
CONVENTIONS
Good spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Appropriate length

5. Assignment II: Functional Writing
This assignment describes a situation to which you must respond in the format of a business letter.
You should take about 40 minutes to complete Assignment II.
Value: Approximately 35% of the total Part A: Writing test mark

6. Assignment I: Narrative / Essay Writing

7. Assessment Content Content Management
Good, relevant, and original ideas
Fully address the topic
Appropriate tone for a business letter
Content Management
Words are used accurately and effectively
Good spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure
Proper addresses and business letter format

8. ATTENDANCE YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE EXAM DO NOT SKIP
THIS EXAM IS WORTH 20% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE

9. CHEATING DO NOT DO IT! CHEATING MAY RESULT IN A ZERO ON THE EXAM
IF YOU CHEAT, THERE COULD BE AN INVESTIGATION BY ALBERTA EDUCATION

10. TIME YOU HAVE 2 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE EXAM
YOU CAN HAVE AN EXTRA 30 MINUTES IF YOU NEED
FIRST 10 MINUTES FOR DISCUSSION ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS
DONE IN GROUPS OF 2-4
WRITE IDEAS DOWN ON PLANNING PAGE

11. WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?
YOUR ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND ORGANIZE IDEAS
YOUR ABILITY TO WRITE CLEARLY

12. YOU MAY… DO PLANNING AND ROUGH WORK HOWEVER YOU WANT
BEST TO USE THE PLANNING PAGES
EDIT DIRECTLY ON YOUR WORK
DON’T WASTE TIME WRITING A ROUGH & COPY

13. YOU MAY NOT… ENTER OR LEAVE THE ROOM WITHOUT MY CONSENT
LEAVE WITHOUT BEING ACCOMPANIED BY A SUPERVISOR OR TEACHER

14. YOU MAY NOT… BRING IN NOTES, DICTIONARIES OR BOOKS
BRING IN HEADSETS, IPODS, CELL PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE
I KNOW YOU ALL HAVE THEM – THEY WILL BE COLLECTED ON YOUR WAY IN – DON’T ARGUE
TALK, WHISPER OR COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER STUDENTS AT ANY TIME