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Sample reports of essays submitted by students.
Sample #1
This essay is well structured and addresses the requirements of the GED essay. Here’s an analysis based on the criteria:
- Creation of Arguments and Use of Evidence: The essay effectively analyzes the arguments presented in both the editorial and the letter to the editor. It appropriately uses evidence from the texts to support the analysis.
- Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure: The essay is logically organized. It includes an introduction that sets up the discussion, body paragraphs that each focus on a specific aspect of the analysis and a conclusion that succinctly summarizes the argument.
- Understanding of English Grammar: The essay demonstrates a strong understanding of English grammar, with no apparent errors.
- Word Count and Paragraph Structure: The essay appears to be within the suggested word count for a GED essay, and each paragraph is well-structured, with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences.
- No Personal Opinion: The student does not insert personal opinion into the essay and instead focuses on an objective analysis of the arguments presented in the editorial and the letter.
- Analyzing Two Positions and Explaining Which Argument is Stronger: The essay effectively outlines the arguments in both the editorial and the letter, and convincingly explains why the editorial presents a stronger argument.
Overall, this essay is well done. The student presents a clear and detailed analysis, thoroughly evaluating each argument and explaining why one is stronger than the other. This essay demonstrates a strong understanding of structuring and writing a GED essay.
Sample #2
This essay needs significant improvement to meet the GED essay requirements. A student should work on their argumentation skills, use of evidence, English grammar, and adherence to the required word count and structure.
Suggested lessons:
1. Template for writing the GED essay
2. How to write a GED Essay
3. Using STOP and DARE strategies
Detailed review:
- Creation of Arguments and Use of Evidence:
The essay lacks clear arguments and the use of evidence. The student does not reference any of the provided stimulus material to support their arguments. There are no counterclaims identified or rejected, and the essay does not clearly state which of the given passages provides stronger evidence.
- Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure: The essay does not follow a clear organizational structure. It does not have an explicit introduction or conclusion. It lacks a variety of transition words to connect ideas, which makes it harder for readers to understand the progression of the writer’s thoughts.
- Understanding of English Grammar: The essay shows a weak grasp of English grammar. It has multiple spelling and grammar errors, and the sentence structure is often confusing. These issues interfere with the comprehension of the essay.
- Word Count and Paragraph Structure: The essay does not meet the required word count or paragraph structure. It only consists of two sentences, which are not organized into separate paragraphs. A GED essay should have 300-500 words and 4-7 paragraphs of 3 to 7 sentences each.
- No Personal Opinion: The essay does not follow the guideline to avoid personal opinions. The essay starts with “This is my essay…” which is unnecessary and can be considered as a personal opinion.
- Analyzing two positions and explaining which argument is stronger: The essay does not analyze two distinct positions or explain which one is stronger. The student does not use the stimulus material to develop an argument.
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