Requirements of Part B: Reading

Reminders

When writing Part A: Written Response,
  • you may use the following print references: an English and/or bilingual dictionary, a thesaurus, and an authorized writing handbook
  • you must identify the text(s) you will be discussing on the Initial Planning page of the Critical / Analytical Response to Literary Texts Assignment
  • you may make revisions or corrections directly on your final copy
  • when using a word processor, you must indicate that you have done so on the back cover of the examination booklet. Be very sure you have securely attached all your work to the booklet. If you leave the examination room with hard copies of your work, you will be violating examination regulations.

When writing Part B: Reading,
  • you may not use any dictionaries or reference materials
  • read the passages and consider the questions in the order presented
  • be sure to read each passage in its entirety before answering the questions
For both Part A and Part B, the examination booklets are your working copies. If underlining, highlighting, or making notes on what you are reading is helpful, do so. Be sure that you know the date, time, and writing location of your examination and that you bring with you the materials that you will need. You must provide your own pen, HB pencil, eraser, and highlighter. As well, if you want to use authorized reference materials during Part A, you
must provide your own.

Rescore Provisions

You may request a rescoring of your examination. Before you apply for a rescore, be sure to check your diploma examination Results Statement to see what marks you have been awarded on both parts of the examination. Keep in mind that if you do request a rescore, your new mark, even if it decreases, will be your final mark. There is a fee for this service, which is refunded if your diploma examination mark increases by 5% or more. Follow the procedures included with your diploma examination Results Statement to apply for a rescore.

Contacts

If you have questions about the examination that your teacher cannot answer, or if you are a student preparing to write the English Language Arts 30–1 examination without the assistance of a classroom teacher, feel free to contact Barbara Proctor-Hartley, English Language Arts 30–1 Examination Manager, Barbara.Proctor-Hartley@gov.ab.ca; John Finnie, English Language Arts 30–1 Examiner, John.Finnie@gov.ab.ca; or Tim Coates, Director, Humanities Diploma Examinations, Tim.Coates@gov.ab.ca. In Edmonton, call (780) 427–0010. To call toll-free from outside Edmonton, dial 310–0000;
then dial or ask for 427–0010.