Florida ged plus college Preparation Program Curriculum and Resource Guide
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- Strategy - Sample Essay Topics Used by Various Colleges
OverviewCollege requires many different types of writing dependent on the subject area. Students must be able to apply the rules of Edited American English, as well as develop, edit, and revise written documents. In addition, college placement exams require a well-written essay in order to attain a satisfactory score. The length of the essay required is generally 300 to 500 words in order to adequately cover the topic. The Florida GED PLUS Advisory Committee has identified the following objectives for Content Guidelines for Florida GED PLUS Writing. Students should be able to:
This section of the Florida GED PLUS College Preparation Program Curriculum and Resource Guide has been divided into eight (8) segments. Basic information about each objective has been included as well as instructional strategies and resources that can be used to meet each area. Objective 1 – Writing for Different PurposesDemonstrate competence in the different kinds of writing expected in college, including tests (short answer, short and long essays), formal essays, workplace documents as well as the ability to critique and evaluate writing samples and conduct research and write reports. College WritingStudents must be able to demonstrate competence in writing for college entrance, for work, and for their respective roles at home and in the community. While not all community colleges require a formal essay as part of the CPT, most require as a minimum a short essay as part of the application process. College-level writing is more complex than the writing that students usually encounter in adult education programs. The essay topics are more complex and the scoring guide for the CPT is based on a 6-point rubric as opposed to the 4-point rubric required for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test. If students are to be prepared for the writing challenges they will face in college, they must have an opportunity to work with the types of topics that are used. They must have an opportunity to learn about different styles of writing that are required in various subject levels. It is up to the teacher to ensure that students have an opportunity to write on a regular basis using various styles and for different purposes. The following sample topics and essays have been provided for use in the Florida GED PLUS classroom to help students begin building the skills they need to be successful in college.
Strategy - Sample Essay Topics Used by Various CollegesReview a sampling of essay questions asked by various colleges. Describe the future. - New York University Independent inquiry is the hallmark of an intellectually curious mind. How does an intellectual activity in which you have participated fit this criterion? - University of Richmond There is a significant difference between a stupid mistake and a clever one. Give an example of a "clever" mistake you have made and explain how it benefited you or others. - Northwestern University Describe and evaluate one experience that significantly influenced your academic interests. The experience might be a high school course, a job, a relationship, or an extracurricular activity. Be sure to explain how this experience led to the goals you now have set for yourself and why you think the academic program for which you are applying will help you reach those goals. - Southwest Texas State University Have you witnessed a person who is close to you doing something that you considered seriously wrong? Describe the circumstances, your thoughts, and how you chose to respond. If you discussed it with the person, was his/her justification valid? In retrospect, what, if anything, would you have done differently and why? - Duke University What you do in the classroom defines only a part of who you are. How do you spend your time when you are not in class or studying? Focus on one activity, two at the most, and discuss what you have gained from your involvement. - University of California How has your family history, culture, or environment influenced who you are? - Florida State University Albright offers a January Interim program. If you could spend one Interim working on a project in any part of the world, where would you go and what type of project would you pursue? - Albright College You are about to embark on a lengthy road trip in a two-passenger car with no radio. What person-real or fictional-would you choose to accompany you and why? - Marquette University Describe an event or idea in your intellectual life that has piqued your curiosity and tell how that idea or event has affected the way you see the world. - Youngstown State University Directory: documents documents -> Concept stage documents -> Concept stage documents -> The great global switch-off documents -> Nonprofit grant application documents -> The Truth about the Rwandan Genocide documents -> Annual InStructional unit plan documents -> Chaos equipment included Download 1.65 Mb. Share with your friends:
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