GR. 9 LA PAT PART A

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

Assignment I: Narrative / Essay Writing

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

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

Assignment I: Narrative / Essay Writing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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