Learning on the Go! With The Literacy Project

 

Lesson 2:  Passing the GED Writing Test

 

Introduction

 

In this lesson, you will learn about multiple-choice and essay sections of the GED Writing Test.  In Part I, the multiple-choice section, you will apply rules to edit problems that interfere with clear communication in the following areas:  organization, sentence structure, usage, and mechanics.  In Part I, questions have three formats:  correction, revision, and construction shift.  In Part II, a topic is given on which you will write an essay. 

 

Objectives

 

When you complete this lesson you will:

  • Know the two parts to the GED Writing Test.
  • Understand the content and format of the multiple-choice section.
  • Learn how to approach the GED essay. 

 

Learning Activities

 

1.       Video: 

·        Watch Program 2 for an overview of the two parts of the GED Writing Test.

o       As you watch, think about how the two parts of the test are related to each other.

 

2.       Workbook: 

·        Read pages 11-12 about “Passing the GED Writing Test”.

·        Complete the Writing Pretest on pages 1- 8.

o       Evaluate both Parts 1 and 2 using the answer key and checklist on pages 9-10.  

o       Share your results with your teacher.

·        Complete the exercises on pages 13-18 about editing. 

o       Evaluate your answers using the answer key starting on page 353.  

·        Read about the essay on pages 19-20. 

o       Let your teacher know what you want to improve with your writing!

 

3.     Internet: 

·        Log on to your Home Space at http://litlink.ket.org and follow the links to GED Connection, Language Arts Writing.

·        Under Internet Activities, open “2: Passing the GED Language Arts Writing Test” and read the page.

·        Under Learning Modules, open “Unit 1:  News Writing” and complete Activities 1-5. (NOTE:  Be sure to click on “Save” after you type in the boxes in each Activity). 

 

 

Learning on the Go! With The Literacy Project

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