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Test Prep > Prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test
 Worried
about the GED Language Arts, Writing test? Don't be! This course will
help you prepare to take both parts of this two-part exam.
You’ll
learn the basics of usage and mechanics of the English language and
then find out how to apply that knowledge in order to edit passages for
the multiple choice portion of the test. After covering the basics, you
will then focus on the three kinds of questions that will be
encountered on the multiple choice test: correction, revision and
construction shift.
You'll then learn a step-by-step approach
to writing that will give you the confidence you need to craft a
winning GED essay! You'll understand all the elements of the GED essay,
including how the essay is scored, and what types of topics you're
likely to encounter.
Lastly, you will apply your new editing
skills and knowledge of usage and mechanics of the English language to
proofread and evaluate your own essay.
Important: Some
GED Testing Centers require proof that you have passed a GED
preparation course or the official GED Practice Tests (OPT's) before
you can take the official GED tests. Before enrolling in this course,
please check with the official GED Testing Center where you intend to
take your tests to make sure that this course will meet their
requirements.
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Syllabus:
All
courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two
lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course.
You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must
complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new
section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each
month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure
to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
The
first step toward passing the GED Writing Test is understanding what's
on the test. In our first lesson, I'll give you the inside scoop on the
best way to prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test. You may be
surprised at how different it is from the English you remember!
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| Friday - Lesson 02 |
When
you build a house, you begin with the foundation. In this course, we'll
approach writing the same way. If you think of the parts of speech as
the foundation for building sentences, you'll see why we'll spend this
lesson learning about nouns, verbs, pronouns, and more.
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| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
With
the foundation in place, it's time to start building the house! With
the solid knowledge of the parts of speech from our last lesson, you'll
now see how to construct and identify the parts of sentences and the
different types of sentences.
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| Friday - Lesson 04 |
Mechanics
deals with those details like punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling. They don't seem that important but if you don't use them
correctly, your sentences will literally disappear! Commas aren't
nearly as hard as you think they are. So today we'll go over a few
simple rules, and you'll find out exactly what to do with those pesky
punctuation marks.
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| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
It's
not enough to write a complete sentence and punctuate it correctly. You
must also organize your sentences, paragraphs, and essays effectively.
In this lesson, we'll go over the tools you need and identify writing
that isn't organized. At the same time, you'll learn the best way to
create a well-organized sentence, paragraph, or essay.
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| Friday - Lesson 06 |
Today
you'll get a chance to put your new skills to work. We'll go over the
first of three types of questions that are used on the multiple choice
part of the test. Seeing the questions isn't enough though. You'll also
practice reading a sample passage and answering some GED type questions.
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| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
In
this lesson, we'll focus on the second type of question: Revisions.
About 35 percent of the questions on the multiple-choice writing test
will be revision questions. Today you'll get more practice, and I'll
also show you how identifying the type of question you're answering
will give you clues on how to answer it correctly.
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| Friday - Lesson 08 |
The
last type of question you may encounter is the construction shift
question. This type of question can be a tough one, so today we'll once
again look at some strategies for identifying and then answering this
particular type. Practice makes perfect, you know!
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| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
The
most dreaded part of the GED Language Arts, Writing Test is writing the
essay. And irst you need to know how the essay is scored. So in this
lesson, we'll talk about what the GED essay scorers are looking for and
how they grade your essay. With that information, writing a passing
essay becomes as easy as 1-2-3!
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| Friday - Lesson 10 |
The
key to a successful essay is planning. So today, we'll look at some
different techniques so you can discover the best way for you to plan
your GED essay.
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| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
You'll
soon find out that writing the essay is probably the easiest part of
the whole essay process. Today, we'll talk about an easy step-by-step
process you can use when you get to the writing stage of your essay.
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| Friday - Lesson 12 |
Many
people overlook the last step in the writing process—proofreading and
editing the essay. But don't make that mistake because it's one of the
most critical steps. You'll find it easy to proofread and edit your
essay using the checklist in this lesson. We'll also spend some time
practicing in our last lesson. And you'll get a chance to proofread an
actual essay written by a former student of mine.
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This
course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide
you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your
questions. The instructor for this course will be Barbara Rolston.
 Barbara
Rolston holds a master's degree and has been teaching GED preparatory
classes since 1975 in a variety of settings, including adult schools,
community colleges, and large corporations. She also was responsible
for administering the GED exam in a correctional facility for two years.
Requirements:
Ability
to read and understand the English language at the high school level.
An elementary understanding of English grammar and mechanics will be
useful. Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
Student Reviews:
"I am very thankful for the benefits that this course has
brought to me. Without doubt I will recommend this course to my
friends."
"I think this course is a great way to sharpen your language
arts and writing skills. This course, in my opinion, is the best way to
prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test. The lessons, quizzes,
and supplementary material are all very helpful. Barb was a very
helpful instructor. She was always there to answer any questions that I
had. Futhermore, my questions were answered very quickly. I would most
certainly suggest this course to anyone."
"Thanks for a great course. I will let others know of your
course. You gave wonderful explanations and directions. I have become
more confident in reading. Thank you for giving me the confidence."
"These courses has been a life saver to me to recieve my
GED. I have been out of school for 38 years and I always planned to
receive it, through the years I didn't seem to have time or thought I
would get it later. Well I decided to do it now!!!!!! The on line
courses will help me achieve my goal in the privacy of my own home. My
children are grown. I have time to study and I can manage a computer. I
plan on taking a lot of online courses and I hope to further my
education in a lot of areas."
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