Passing Part 2 of the GED Writing Exam

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The following interactive presentation will
provide you information about the following
topics

1. The 3 Major Parts for the GED Essay
2. The Writers Checklist after your Essay is
complete.
3. The GED Writing Rubric
There are also quizzes that you must pass
before you begin your Essay for the GED
practice test.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Parts of an
Essay
INTRODUCTION
Body
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Writers
Checklist
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After You Have Learned
About the
Parts of An Essay
GED Writing Rubric
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After You Have
Completed the
Writers Checklist
Quiz
Introduction
The Introduction paragraph is meant to set
the scene for your essay.
Write something catchy that introduces the
problem or scenario that you are writing
about. This should be about 1-3 sentences
in length.
Next, write the Thesis statement of your
essay, which basically means that you
should state the topic in your own words
and then answer it. This part should be
about 1-2 sentences in length.
Examples of an Introduction

Sample Introduction 1:
News Reporters are those individuals that are responsible for going out into the field daily and
gathering information to present 1:30 packages for air and online. They are responsible for bringing
story ideas to the table as well as familiarizing themselves with editing and photography equipment.
This essay will be about the reason why I would like to become a news reporter. This essay will also
examine some the professional responsibilities that reporters must have to be considered successful
in the news industry.
Sample Introduction 2:
A vast amount of urban schools across the country are considered to be in an educational state of
emergency. Current school reform efforts such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top have been
enacted to improve student achievement rates. Low student achievement rates in urban education
have always remained an unsolved enigma that has yet to correctly figured out by todays educators.
This paper will provide my personal insights on the book Schools Betrayed by Kathryn Neckerman. This
paper will also explain key arguments that I gleaned while reading the book.

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Tips for Writing the Body Paragraph
The paragraphs that you write for the Body
portion of your essay are meant to be
the most important parts of the essay.
Aim to provide 3 big ideas that support
the thesis statement.
Each idea should be at least one
paragraph in length.
Make sure that there is solid transitions
in the paragraphs to connect the 3 big
ideas to the overall theme of the essay.
Retake
Quiz # 3
Examples for Writing Effective Body
Paragraphs

This link will provide you with a short video on how to write
effective body paragraphs :

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Conclusion
The conclusion paragraph is the final
paragraph of your essay. There are two
options for concluding the essay:
A. Tie your three ideas together and
provide a statement on how they
support your thesis.
B. Briefly describe your feelings about the
topic of the essay.
Conclusion Examples
Sample Conclusion 1
In conclusion, I have gained a strong understanding for the manner in which reporters
work. While most reporters must have a college degree to gain an on air position,
some attain a position as a reporter based on their social connections or celebrity
status. My plan is to work as a hard as I can and earn my degree then become a
reporter at a local news station. I know it will not be an easy task[p,but I am prepared to
do what I can to make my dream come into fruition.
Sample Conclusion 2
Most Urban schools are in need of more resources to reach higher levels of student
achievement. Schools that continue to operate without highly qualified teachers,
modern technology, and better support from the parents of their student s will be hard
pressed to attain higher levels of student learning. Schools that fail to improve will only
continue to leave children behind in today's society.
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Quick Quiz #1
In the example here, which part of the essay is this
most likely to be?

In conclusion, I have gained a strong understanding for the manner
in which reporters work. While most reporters must have a college
degree to gain an on air position, some attain a position as a reporter
based on their social connections or celebrity status. My plan is to
work as a hard as I can and earn my degree then become a reporter
at a local news station. I know it will not be an easy task,but I am
prepared to do what I can to make my dream come into fruition.
The CONCLUSION The INTRODUCTION The Body
Quick Quiz#2
In the example here, which part of the essay is this
most likely to be?
News Reporters are those individuals that are responsible for going
out into the field daily and gathering information to present 1:30
packages for air and online. They are responsible for bringing story
ideas to the table as well as familiarizing themselves with editing and
photography equipment. This essay will be about the reason why I
would like to become a news reporter. This essay will also examine
some the professional responsibilities that reporters must have to be
considered successful in the news industry.




The Introduction The Body The Conclusion
Quick Quiz #3
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The Body paragraphs of an essay must
include which of the following elements?
3 Big Conclusions
3 Big Ideas
3 Big Tacos and a
Chalupa
WRITERS CHECKLIST
Now that you know the
parts of an essay make
sure that you answer the
following questions once
you evaluate your written
draft of the GED essay
Does your essay have an introduction,
body, and conclusion?

Are all the sentence completed?

Is there at least 3 body paragraphs?
Is there at least 3-5 sentences per paragraph?

Is the point of view written from the same
perspective throughout the essay?

Is there a thesis statement in the introduction
paragraph?


Are all of the words in the essay spelled
correctly?

Is there correct punctuation in all
sentences?

Are all new paragraphs indented?
Final Tip
Make sure that you are able to answer
all if not most of the questions on the
Writers Checklist after you have
completed your essay.

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GED ESSAY WRITING
RUBRIC

The GED Writing Rubric is used by test administrators
to evaluate learners essays correctly. Click on the
link so you can discover how your essay will be
graded:

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Final Quiz
Which of the following questions was NOT
listed on the Writers Check List?


Are all new paragraphs correctly
edited?
Is there at least 3-5 sentences per
paragraph?
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