... Essay Writing / 35 (63.6%) + Functional Writing /20 (36.4%) = Total Score /55 (100%). The mark for Part A: Writing is worth 50 % of the total mark for the Grade 9 English Language Arts Achievement ... Writing 2009English Language Arts Grade 9• Functional WritingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1Introduction 2Maintaining Consistent Standards 4Local Marking 5 Scoring Guide: Functional ... Alberta T5J 5E6E-mail AddressesAchievement Testing Unit DirectorKen Marcellus Ken.Marcellus@gov.ab.ca Grade 9 Humanities Examination ManagerHarvey Stables Harvey.Stables@gov.ab.ca Grade 9...