Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1: READING FOR MEANING
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: English Languages Art Rla
Chapter: Chapter 4 Extended Response
7-Step plan for writing a GED essay
Plan (5 minutes):
- Brainstorm all possible ideas and make notes.
- Examine your notes and decide on a central idea or perspective.
- Determine the most ideal sequence to present your main ideas. Create an outline to help in presenting your ideas logically and naturally.
Write (35 minutes):
- Write a brief introductory paragraph.
- Write the body paragraphs of your essay.
- Write a brief summary or concluding paragraph.
Review (5 minutes):
- Proofread to find errors.
For every step, the suggested time limits are simply guidelines, and, therefore, you should not focus on mastering the hard-and-fast rules. In practicing your essay of your own responses under timed conditions, it is recommended that you start with and follow these guidelines. Later, you can adjust and adopt an appropriate pace that works best for you.