GED Language Arts Writing Test Part II

Part II of the GED Language Arts Writing Test requires students to respond to a given topic by writing an original expository essay.

GED students often lack confidence, experience, and skills for writing essays. Part of the problem lies in the fact that most GED students do not write on a regular basis. They don’t write at home. They don’t write in the workplace. But writing is a skill that requires regular practice.

In this section of the web-based training, you will have an opportunity to learn about

• the four-point scoring guide developed by the GED Testing Service
• guidelines for holistic scoring
• strategies that can improve students’ writing skills