Chapter 1
Text Types, Purposes, and Production
Course: Core Academic Skills For Educators Combined Test 5752
Subject: Core Academic Skills Educators Writing 5723
Chapter: How To Write Constructed Response Essay
The Praxis Core Writing Test (5723) includes a constructed-response section where you write two essays. These essays measure how well you can organize ideas, develop arguments, explain information clearly, and support your points with relevant evidence. You will have 30 minutes for each essay, so managing your time and following a clear writing structure is essential.
You will write:
- 1 Argumentative Essay
- 1 Informative/Explanatory Essay (based on sources)
Structure of the Constructed Response Section
In the constructed-response portion of the test, you write two essays within a total of 60 minutes.
The two essays require different writing approaches.
The argumentative essay asks you to take a position on a topic and support that position with clear reasoning and examples.