I recently started a sample GED essay. I will continue with the conclusion of the essay.
Sample Essay Topic: If you were given a large sum of money with the stipulation that you could not spend any of it on yourself, your family or your friends...... to what worthy cause would you donate it and why? Write an essay 200 - 250 words explaining to what cause you would donate the money and why.
Introduction Paragraph: Has anyone in your family died of cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? I would guess that the answer is yes. If I would be given a large sum of money and could not spend it on myself, my family, or my friends, I would donate it to the American Cancer Society. My three main reasons are the following: first, I have family who have died from cancer; second, the American Cancer Society could use the money for research; and finally, with research lives might be saved.
Body (first paragraph) First, I would donate the money to the American Cancer Society because my father and sister both died from cancer. My father was 62 and died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused from asbestos exposure. My sister was 40 and died from ovarian cancer.
Second, the American Cancer Society needs the money. Money is needed for research. To do research, doctors and scientists, and other professionals must be hired. It all takes time and lots of money. But, perhaps with enough time and money a cure might be found.
This leads me to the third reason and final reason. By donating to the American Cancer Society, lives will be saved. Research and cures for different types of cancer are being found all the time. What I would give if a cure could have been found and the lives of my dad and sister could have been spared!
In conclusion, I would donate any money received to the American Cancer Society. They are a respected organization that spends a lot of time and energy to research cures, and they can certainly use all the money they can get! If a cure could be found, there would be a lot of grateful parents, grandparents, spouses, kids, and friends. I know I would be!
In the next session I will review the essay and make some changes......
Feel free to give some advice.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
I recently started a sample GED essay. I will continue with the body of the essay.
Sample Essay Topic:
If you were given a large sum of money with the stipulation that you could not spend any of it on yourself, your family or your friends...... to what worthy cause would you donate it and why? Write an essay 200 - 250 words explaining to what cause you would donate the money and why.
Introduction Paragraph:
Has anyone in your family died of cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? I would guess that the answer is yes. If I would be given a large sum of money and could not spend it on myself, my family, or my friends, I would donate it to the American Cancer Society. My three main reasons are the following: first, I have family who have died from cancer; second, the American Cancer Society could use the money for research; and finally, with research lives might be saved.
Body (first paragraph)
First, I would donate the money to the American Cancer Society because my father and sister both died from cancer. My father was 62 and died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused from asbestos exposure. My sister was 40 and died from ovarian cancer.
Second, the American Cancer Society needs the money. Money is needed for research. To do research, doctors and scientists, and other professionals must be hired. It all takes time and lots of money. But, perhaps with enough time and money a cure might be found.
This leads me to the third reason and final reason. By donating to the American Cancer Society, lives will be saved. Research and cures for different types of cancer are being found all the time. What I would give if a cure could have been found and the lives of my dad and sister could have been spared!
Coming in the next post: the conclusion of my essay. Feel free to comment!
Sample Essay Topic:
If you were given a large sum of money with the stipulation that you could not spend any of it on yourself, your family or your friends...... to what worthy cause would you donate it and why? Write an essay 200 - 250 words explaining to what cause you would donate the money and why.
Introduction Paragraph:
Has anyone in your family died of cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? I would guess that the answer is yes. If I would be given a large sum of money and could not spend it on myself, my family, or my friends, I would donate it to the American Cancer Society. My three main reasons are the following: first, I have family who have died from cancer; second, the American Cancer Society could use the money for research; and finally, with research lives might be saved.
Body (first paragraph)
First, I would donate the money to the American Cancer Society because my father and sister both died from cancer. My father was 62 and died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused from asbestos exposure. My sister was 40 and died from ovarian cancer.
Second, the American Cancer Society needs the money. Money is needed for research. To do research, doctors and scientists, and other professionals must be hired. It all takes time and lots of money. But, perhaps with enough time and money a cure might be found.
This leads me to the third reason and final reason. By donating to the American Cancer Society, lives will be saved. Research and cures for different types of cancer are being found all the time. What I would give if a cure could have been found and the lives of my dad and sister could have been spared!
Coming in the next post: the conclusion of my essay. Feel free to comment!
Sunday, June 06, 2010
This is the first of a three part blog on writing a GED Essay. Part one will be the introduction. Part two is the body of the paragraph. Part three is the conclusion. Feel free to comment.
Sample Essay Topic: If you were given a large sum of money with the stipulation that you could not spend any of it on yourself, your family or your friends...... to what worthy cause would you donate it and why? Write an essay 200 - 250 words explaining to what cause you would donate the money and why.
Introduction Paragraph:
Has anyone in your family died of cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? I would guess that the answer is yes. If I would be given a large sum of money and could not spend it on myself, my family, or my friends, I would donate it to the American Cancer Society. My three main reasons are the following: first, I have family who have died from cancer; second, the American Cancer Society could use the money for research; and finally, with research lives might be saved.
(next post will be the body of the essay)
Sample Essay Topic: If you were given a large sum of money with the stipulation that you could not spend any of it on yourself, your family or your friends...... to what worthy cause would you donate it and why? Write an essay 200 - 250 words explaining to what cause you would donate the money and why.
Introduction Paragraph:
Has anyone in your family died of cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? I would guess that the answer is yes. If I would be given a large sum of money and could not spend it on myself, my family, or my friends, I would donate it to the American Cancer Society. My three main reasons are the following: first, I have family who have died from cancer; second, the American Cancer Society could use the money for research; and finally, with research lives might be saved.
(next post will be the body of the essay)
Monday, April 19, 2010
Five Paragraph Essay
When practicing essay writing for the GED Writing Test, you should use the 5-paragraph essay.
See below for a quick look at each paragraph:
First Paragraph- Introduction (The first paragraph is an opportunity for the writer to introduce the topic of the essay and three supporting reasons.)
Second-Fourth Paragraph- Body of the Essay (Each one of the three paragraphs should include one supporting reasons.)
Fifth- Paragraph- Conclusion (The fifth paragraph is the concluding paragraph where the writer will summarize what they had written.)
When practicing essay writing for the GED Writing Test, you should use the 5-paragraph essay.
See below for a quick look at each paragraph:
First Paragraph- Introduction (The first paragraph is an opportunity for the writer to introduce the topic of the essay and three supporting reasons.)
Second-Fourth Paragraph- Body of the Essay (Each one of the three paragraphs should include one supporting reasons.)
Fifth- Paragraph- Conclusion (The fifth paragraph is the concluding paragraph where the writer will summarize what they had written.)
Monday, January 04, 2010
Successfully passing the GED Writing test may require practice for some students. It has been by experience (15 years) that of the five GED Tests, the GED Writing Test is one that many students will want help with.
Most students do not come to me with vast experience in writing. Yes, they may email and text quite a bit... but that is NOT the same as putting together your thoughts in sentence/paragraph/essay format.
They also will need practice and instruction on the basics of grammar and mechanics. I like the Steck Vaughn GED Language Arts, Writing book best because there is alot of practice.
In addition, there are alot of great resources on the web.
Most students do not come to me with vast experience in writing. Yes, they may email and text quite a bit... but that is NOT the same as putting together your thoughts in sentence/paragraph/essay format.
They also will need practice and instruction on the basics of grammar and mechanics. I like the Steck Vaughn GED Language Arts, Writing book best because there is alot of practice.
In addition, there are alot of great resources on the web.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Of the five GED tests, one of the most difficult would be the GED Writing tests. Most of the students that I work with will say that they need help with the GED Writing test. Even students who write at work will comment that they need HELP!
There are different ways to approach studying for the GED Writing test. My preferred way is to find a good grammar/mechanic book and work through it with the student. In addition, teach the 5-paragraph essay format.
As the student learns how to brainstorm and write the essay, you can take the opportunity to reteach some of the grammar and mechanics.
If the student cannot come and study with you, they should get a good GED book. I personally like the Steck Vaughn series.
There are different ways to approach studying for the GED Writing test. My preferred way is to find a good grammar/mechanic book and work through it with the student. In addition, teach the 5-paragraph essay format.
As the student learns how to brainstorm and write the essay, you can take the opportunity to reteach some of the grammar and mechanics.
If the student cannot come and study with you, they should get a good GED book. I personally like the Steck Vaughn series.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A compound sentence is a sentence that is made up of two sentences joined together with a comma and a word like and, but, or, yet.
Each sentence has it's own complete thought with a subject and verb.
Example: Samantha went to the store. Samantha saw her best friend Sally at the store.
Join them together and you have............
Samantha went to the store, and she saw her best friend Sally.
Another Example: Grandfather Fred quit smoking. Grandfather Fred ate healthy.
Join them together and you have...........
Grandfather Fred quit smoking, and he ate healthy.
Each sentence has it's own complete thought with a subject and verb.
Example: Samantha went to the store. Samantha saw her best friend Sally at the store.
Join them together and you have............
Samantha went to the store, and she saw her best friend Sally.
Another Example: Grandfather Fred quit smoking. Grandfather Fred ate healthy.
Join them together and you have...........
Grandfather Fred quit smoking, and he ate healthy.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
When you take the GED Writing test, know that it is two parts.
Part Two is the essay. You will be given a topic and will write a 200-250 word essay.
When you write the essay, you will need to "keep on topic". If your topic is about teaching someone a skill, you need to effectively describe how to do something. If you decide to write about why you need money..... you are off topic and you will be given a "0". And... you will have to take the test over.
Don't be put in that situation.... find a GED tutor and let them help you!
Part Two is the essay. You will be given a topic and will write a 200-250 word essay.
When you write the essay, you will need to "keep on topic". If your topic is about teaching someone a skill, you need to effectively describe how to do something. If you decide to write about why you need money..... you are off topic and you will be given a "0". And... you will have to take the test over.
Don't be put in that situation.... find a GED tutor and let them help you!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
GED Writing Sentence Basics: Identifying Sentence Fragments
What is a sentence fragment? A group of words that does not have a subject that tells whom or what the sentence is about is a fragment. If a group of words does not express a complete thought, it is a fragment. Also, if a group of words does not have a predicate that tells what the subject is or does is a fragment.
Examples:
In many homes, the stove. (fragment)
When dogs bark at ducks. (fragment)
In many homes, the stove is in the kitchen. (sentence)
When dogs bark at ducks, the ducks fly away. (sentence)
What is a sentence fragment? A group of words that does not have a subject that tells whom or what the sentence is about is a fragment. If a group of words does not express a complete thought, it is a fragment. Also, if a group of words does not have a predicate that tells what the subject is or does is a fragment.
Examples:
In many homes, the stove. (fragment)
When dogs bark at ducks. (fragment)
In many homes, the stove is in the kitchen. (sentence)
When dogs bark at ducks, the ducks fly away. (sentence)
Monday, April 07, 2008
Sunday, April 06, 2008
There are 5 GED tests. They are Language Arts Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts Writing. It is the GED math and GED writing tests that give most students problems.
If students are comfortable with the writing process, I will recommend that they at least take a practice test and write one or two essays.... before they attempt the offical test.
If students are NOT comfortable, they I encourage them to partner with a GED tutor. They may need a review of the basics such as sentence structure and combining. They will also need to review the basics of writing the GED essay. For some, this may take a week.... for others a couple of months.
If students are comfortable with the writing process, I will recommend that they at least take a practice test and write one or two essays.... before they attempt the offical test.
If students are NOT comfortable, they I encourage them to partner with a GED tutor. They may need a review of the basics such as sentence structure and combining. They will also need to review the basics of writing the GED essay. For some, this may take a week.... for others a couple of months.
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