Due 10/3

Be sure to plan your essay with a thesis and supporting details.

Due 9/20/13

GED Essay Testing Simulation

Essay Topic

Topic E

It is difficult to make changes in one's life. Do you agree with this statement?

State your view in an essay. Use your personal observations, experience, and knowledge.

 

Before you begin this essay, please read the prompt carefully ("Unpack the Prompt"/"Do-What Chart" -- see me for a worksheet if you don't know what I am referring to).  Also be sure to take notes to create a thesis statement (your main idea) and supporting details.  Either write an introduction paragraph or a full essay.

 

Reminder- an introduction paragraph should include the following:

      -attention getter or background information

      -your thesis statement

      -two to three details supporting your thesis statement

 

8/23/2013

From:  http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/

Introduce yourself!

This blog will give you a chance to improve your writing and an opportunity to read other students’ work.  I will post weekly prompts for your writing pleasure!  Please respond to every prompt in the comment area of the blog.  There is no required length or limit for each post.  Some will be shorter and some will be longer.

First prompt:
Tell us who you are, what you do, and what your goals are for the next year. Your goals may be related to your education or anything else that is important to you.