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(46.)
The Essay Make sure you know the three main parts to an essay so you can properly organize your essay on the GED. |
• Introduction- gives main idea, usually one paragraph
• Body- give the details to support the main idea, usually three paragraphs • Conclusion- gives a summary, usually one paragraph Your essay will not score well without one of these three parts. Write the introduction first, then the body, and then the conclusion. |
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(47.)
The Essay You must understand the prompt in order to write a successful essay. |
Before beginning to write your essay:
• Read the prompt carefully and slowly. • Underline key words in the prompt. • Restate the prompt in your own words (this should become part of your overall topic sentence). Be sure that your essay answers the prompt. Writing off topic will most likely earn you a failing score on the essay. |
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The Essay There are four basic types of sentences you can use when writing your essay. |
• Declarative (makes a statement)
• Interrogative (ask a question) • Exclamatory (states strong emotion) • Imperative (makes a request or command) It is important to vary the types of sentences you use. It will make your essay more interesting to read and can improve your overall score. |
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(49.)
The Essay Compare and contrast two of your hobbies. |
Suggested strategy:
• First, list all the things about hobby #1 that are NOT like hobby #2. • Next, list all the things about hobby #2 that are NOT like hobby #1. • Finally, list all of the things hobby #1 and hobby #2 have in common. Now you can begin to write. |
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(50.)
The Essay Your essay will be scored according to how well it meets five major criteria. |
• FOCUS. Communicate your ideas clearly.
• ELABORATION. Explain your ideas and/or options and support them with details. • ORGANIZATION. Use transitions so that your essay flows logically. • CONVENTIONS. Use proper English grammar and spelling. • WORD CHOICE. Choose appropriate vocabulary for your topic, and avoid vague words like "things" or "stuff." |
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(51.)
The Essay In order to give the reader a sense of when events happen in your essay, you should use words that indicate time or a shift in time. |
Time order word examples:
• First • Afterward • Second • Soon • Third • Then • Next • Finally • Late • Later |
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(52.)
The Essay Be aware of how much time you will have to write your essay. |
Here's a suggested strategy:
• Read the prompt carefully and decide on a topic (3-4 minutes) • Brainstorm and organize your ideas (5-10 minutes) • Write (25-30 minutes) • Proofread and revise (5 minutes) |
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(53.)
The Essay It is important to take a few minutes to revise your essay after you have finish writing it. |
When revising your essay, make sure it:
• contains main idea • has at least three points to support your main idea • includes topic sentences and details that relate only to the introduction and main idea • contains no run-on sentences, incorrect punctuation, and errors in capitalization and spelling • is clear and focused • is approximately 250 words long |
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(54.)
The Essay Your essay will be scored from 1 - 4 using a rubric. |
1. Effective, competent
2. Adequate, sufficient 3. Marginal, acceptable 4. Ineffective, insufficient (if your essay scores at this level, you will be required to retake the entire Language Arts, Writing, part 1 test) |
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(55.)
The Essay A (narrative) prompt asks the writer to describe an experience. |
Examples:
• Describe your most challenging day. • Think of an event in your life that made you happy. |
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(56.)
The Essay An (expository) prompt asks the writer to explain a specific topic. |
Examples:
• What weather hazards do you encounter in your city throughout the year? • What is a political issue that is important to you? |
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The Essay A (persuasive) prompt asks the writer to give an opinion on a specific topic. |
Examples:
• Should people who earn $250,000 or more pay higher taxes than those who earn less? • Do you believe that administrators have the right to ban books that they consider offensive from their schools? |
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(58.)
The Essay Prompt: Do women play an important role in politics? Why? |
TIPS
• Choose one or two important women and give specific examples of why they are important. • Compare and contrast how women and men differ in their roles in politics. |
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The Essay Prompt: Describe your first job. |
TIPS
• Describe coworkers, duties, uniform, customers, a memorable first day, how you spent your first paycheck, etc. • Do not try to describe everything. Focus on 2-3 memorable parts of your first job and give as many descriptive details as possible. |
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The Essay Prompt: Should we cancel the space program? Why or why not? |
TIPS
• Give advantages and disadvantages, but clearly state which you believe is best: to cancel or not. • Describe the results of canceling (or not canceling) the space program: cost to government, jobs, competitiveness with other countries, future advances. |
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The Essay Prompt: Should unemployment benefits be extended? Why or why not? |
TIPS
• Make a clear decision whether or not they should be extended. • Explain how this decision would help/hurt families; how it would affect the government's budget; how it would affect states. |
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The Essay Prompt: What animal makes the best pets? Why? |
TIPS
• Choose only ONE animal to describe. • Give at least three reasons: training, cost involved, temperament, ease of care, shedding. |
