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GED Writing: Writing More

17th November 2009

GED Writing: Writing More

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Writing can be scary. Especially writing that asks you to talk about things you don’t normally talk about. Like, if the GED essay asked me about what sort of things I might go grocery shopping for and why, I could probably fill up page after page. And sometimes the writing prompt does ask some pretty interesting questions, but explaining it in a real clear way that everyone can understand is hard. And I think the only way to prepare for it is to write write write.

So, I’m thinking I need to write a little more. Nothing too long, not a full essay, just a little paragraph to get some practice in. And you can write too. We can help correct each other’s mistakes and learn more about the rules of writing together.

Here’s a prompt from Can Teach, and what I wrote:

What is something you do well?

I think that I am good at parenting. I had kids pretty young, and I know I made a lot of mistakes when I was raising my two boys, but I worked hard to make sure they had a good upbringing. They always had nutritious meals, and there was no disrespect allowed to their elders like I’ve seen with some other kids. I also always made sure they knew they were loved. I always went to their games, and now that they’re older, I visit them as much as I can. I know no one’s perfect, and I certainly wasn’t the perfect mom. However, I think I did a good job and that it’s something I do pretty well.

That’s a good start. It’s not a full essay, like the GED test asks for, but I could definitely write an essay from the ideas I came up with in this paragraph. Writing up short paragraphs like this as often as you can gets your brain working and thinking about how to answer these types of questions, and when you have time, you can use a paragraph you already wrote to practice writing a longer GED essay, with 4 or 5 paragraphs.

Write your own answer to this prompt, just a short paragraph, then think about how you can turn that into a full essay.

For more information about the GED test and GED test preparation, visit the GED Academy at http://www.passGED.com.

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  1. 1 On December 4th, 2009, lauren said:

    hi here is my sentence

    I am a good cook. I can cook lots of things like lasagna which can be hard to get right and I can make my own pesto sauce or also some desserts too. I learn how to cook from when I was a child. My mother had five children so she cooked a lot and thats where I learned it from. Lots of people tell me I am good at cooking now and that makes me happy. My mom would be proud.

    posted on December 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

  2. 2 On January 28th, 2010, carol makel said:

    I need to finsh my GED testmath reading and writing.need to finsh soonas posebol

    posted on January 28th, 2010 at 11:43 am

  3. 3 On January 31st, 2010, moya said:

    i need to get my ged in the next two months so i can sign up for college.the thing is am not good in reading that not my thing i enjoy doing maths,social studies and science. i need help or some one who can push me to starting write more so i can get good with it.so my momther,sister,brothers and my boyfriend can be proud of me

    posted on January 31st, 2010 at 9:45 am

  4. 4 On January 31st, 2010, moya said:

    and writing those i thing i have doing from i was in jamaica so am say i need help please

    posted on January 31st, 2010 at 9:46 am

  5. 5 On February 1st, 2010, Liz said:

    Moya, I’d be happy to go over anything you write here. I occasionally post some writing prompts, like in this post I posted, “What is something you do well?” If you write a response, I can help you with it. Also, if you need help with the reading portion of the GED, you can check out Maria’s Blog. That focuses on understanding reading passages better. Here’s a link:

    http://www.passged.com/student_blogs/maria/

    posted on February 1st, 2010 at 9:55 am

  6. 6 On February 13th, 2010, Cyndi said:

    Hello I have taken the GED test and Failed the Reading,Writing,and Essay,As well as the math part,Does anyone know of a website or someone who can tutor me as for I am schedule to take my ACT in April so that I can HOPEFULLY start College in the Summer,I am on a short deadline and I am REALLY,REALLY REALLY wanting this more than just about anything that I have ever wanted.Please help me in anyway,any form,anything.You can contact me at lilcyndiwoo@yahoo.com thank you so very much Cyndi

    posted on February 13th, 2010 at 9:40 am

  7. 7 On February 15th, 2010, Liz said:

    Cyndi,

    We have a great program right here at passged.com! Most people who work their way through the courses there have found success with the GED. Give us a call if you need more information: (800) 460-8150

    posted on February 15th, 2010 at 9:31 am

  8. 8 On March 9th, 2010, Ryan said:

    I need help geting my life on track please Im 18 years old . Im trying to get my ged within the next 3 months . You can reach me at trevon38@yahoo.com thanks .

    posted on March 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm

  9. 9 On March 16th, 2010, christina843 said:

    The hardest thing to do is studying for the GED, because For me it require a lot of time studying and staying focus on my goal. Especially when you forgot everything you had learn when you was younger but once get the hang of it the work start to get easier passing my GED is my greatest achievement it will motive my to set more goal in my life after I get my GED my goal is to go college I want to take up computer or cooking or both I just want to work at what I love to do and making good money to help support myself I want to get on my own place and a car getting my GED
    ps Can you please what do you think about my sentence
    and my grammer
    3/15/2010

    posted on March 16th, 2010 at 10:22 am

  10. 10 On March 16th, 2010, Liz said:

    Christina,

    Your sentences aren’t 100% perfect. Learning to write with the right syntax and grammar can be real difficult. That and math are the two hardest parts of the GED for a lot of people. Are you enrolled in the GED Academy at passged.com? There’s a lot of good lessons on writing that can help you structure your sentences better. For now, I’d suggest that you work on your punctuation. It’s really hard to read a paragraph without periods or question marks, and if you forget those on the GED, that’s real bad! So, start practicing those now.

    posted on March 16th, 2010 at 10:58 am

  11. 11 On March 17th, 2010, christina843 said:

    Thank you Liz reading my sentence. Yes I ma enroll in GED Academy. I the GED smart book I have to work my writing and math a little bit harder.

    posted on March 17th, 2010 at 11:23 am

  12. 12 On March 17th, 2010, Liz said:

    Well, if you ever want me to really look over your stuff real good, I could try and help you a bit.
    I like using this link for writing prompts: http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html
    You can write a little bit as if you were answering it for the GED essay test and I can try and help you out!

    posted on March 17th, 2010 at 3:29 pm

  13. 13 On March 30th, 2010, Alisa said:

    Why does my husband Irritate me?

    My Husband and I have been married for 2 years. The man Really gets on my nerves sometimes, Though I love him. It is difficult to deal with his personality sometimes. That is a comical sentence. Yes I think I can pass the Ged Test. LOL
    Wish me Luck!

    posted on March 30th, 2010 at 9:03 pm

  14. 14 On June 15th, 2010, sandra crowe said:

    I have to pass my GED test by the last of August.

    posted on June 15th, 2010 at 3:49 pm

  15. 15 On December 8th, 2010, susie said:

    Hi I did not pass the writing test it has been very difficulty to me, since English is not my first language. I’m planning in retake the test in four week. I need help with the Essay please contact me at susecute@yahoo.com.
    Thanks

    posted on December 8th, 2010 at 11:13 am

  16. 16 On December 14th, 2010, sasha said:

    i have taken my math test about 8 times in 3 years i am stuck and thats the only one i need to obtain my ged i need help i dont know what to do !!!!!!!!!

    posted on December 14th, 2010 at 11:47 pm

  17. 17 On September 1st, 2011, susan said:

    I did the GED test twice but I still failed the test. I really need help on writing an essay. I am fine with talking to people, but once it comes up with the topic or critical lens. I don’t know what to do anymore. My brain just went all blank and can’t think of anything else.

    posted on September 1st, 2011 at 7:13 am

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