Below are an essay topic and four sample essays with the holistic scores they received from the GED Testing Service. Readers may use these samples as they familiarize themselves with the Essay Scoring Guide. Notice that there is no required minimum number of words. The essays with higher scores have are a clear organization of ideas and contain correct sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and word choice. The reader can understand what the writer is saying and can follow the development of ideas. The essays with lower scores are more difficult to understand and do not contain developed or supported ideas. What is one important goal you would like to achieve in the next few years? In your essay, identify that goal. Explain how you plan to achieve it. Use your personal observations, experience, and knowledge to support your essay. |
Topic reprinted with permission of the GED Testing Service. ![essay example for ged GED Practice Questions](https://www.gedpracticequestions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gedlogo-1.png) GED Essay PromptThe articles below present arguments from supporters and critics of police militarization. In your essay, analyze both articles to determine which position is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence from both articles to support your response. Type your essay. You should expect to spend up to 45 minutes planning, drafting, and editing your response. News reports frequently show police wearing helmets and masks, wielding assault rifles, and riding in mine-resistant armored vehicles. These are not isolated incidents—they represent a nationwide trend of police militarization. Federal programs providing surplus military equipment have equipped police officers with firepower that is far beyond what is needed for their jobs as protectors of their communities. Sending a heavily armed team of officers to perform routine police work can dangerously escalate situations that never needed to involve violence in the first place. Throughout the United States, heavily armed SWAT teams are raiding people’s homes in the middle of the night, often just to search for drugs. Military-style police raids have increased dramatically in recent years, with one report finding over 80,000 such raids last year. It should enrage us that people have needlessly died during these raids, that pets have been shot, and that homes have been ravaged. Sometimes children are in the crossfire—often with deadly results. Our neighborhoods are not warzones, and the police should not be treating us like wartime enemies. And yet, every year, billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment flows from the federal government to local police departments. The main beneficiaries of this militarization are military contractors who now have another lucrative market in which to sell their products. Companies like Lockheed Martin and Blackhawk Industries are making record profits by selling their equipment to local police departments that have received Department of Homeland Security grants. Police departments use these wartime weapons in everyday policing, especially to fight the wasteful and failed drug war, which has unfairly targeted people of color. According to a recent ACLU report, “of all the incidents studied where the number and race of the people impacted were known, 39 percent were Black, 11 percent were Latino, 20 were white.” The majority of raids that targeted blacks and Latinos were related to drugs—another metric exposing how the “war on drugs” is racist to the core. The Truth about Police Militarization by David Hagner Over the last few years the role of police in American society has increasingly drawn harsh criticism. Much is made of the militarization of police, from their acquisition and use of surplus military equipment, their training with and adopting similar tactics to the military, and intrusive search procedures. These criticisms are disproportionate and do not take into account the everyday facts of policing, including: - The nature of the threat has changed: Terrorist attacks on American soil have risen in frequency. Though none have been as destructive as those of 9/11, many more recent attacks have occurred at the local level and have to be confronted by police. When these incidents occur, officers need the best available equipment in order to neutralize heavily armed opponents before they can inflict serious harm on civilians.
- There is little evidence that new procedures have increased causalities: Statistics of police killings of civilians do not show any significant increase, while deaths of officers in the line of duty are at an all-time low, indicating the newer procedures have helped save lives.
- The vast majority of police-civilian interactions are peaceful: Criticisms about the overuse of SWAT teams and officers decked out in military gear ignore the fact that most officers patrol the streets in standard uniforms and interact peacefully with multiple civilians during a given day. Rates of violent crime are down in most parts of the country. Violent confrontations are the exception, not the rule.
- Taking valuable tools away from police officers endangers lives: The stability of police shootings of civilians, the decline in violent crime, and the decline in police officer fatalities all suggest that current procedures are working. If officers lose the tactics and equipment they have come to rely on, these trends could be adversely affected and officers could be put in harm’s way without adequate protection.
Police exist to serve their communities, and while accusations of over-militarization are exaggerated, officers do still need to focus heavily on community outreach and dialogue. The only way misconceptions can be corrected is through transparency, so civilians can see and understand why certain approaches are warranted. Write your essay and then review our sample response! GED Sample Essay >> ![essay example for ged How to Pass the GED](https://i0.wp.com/howtopasstheged.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitelogo.jpg?fit=144%2C100&ssl=1) How to Pass the GED Extended Response: Example 1![Extended Response: Example 3 Extended Response: Example 3](https://i0.wp.com/howtopasstheged.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pexels-photo-4050287-1.jpeg?resize=290%2C290&ssl=1) Basics The second section of Reasoning Through Language Arts evaluates your ability to integrate reading and writing by way of a 45-minute Extended Response. GED guidelines specify that you will be asked to write an essay about the best-supported position—the most persuasive side of an argument—presented in two passages with opposing points of view. Accordingly, you will need to produce evidence supporting the most convincing position from either Passage I or Passage II. Attention to specific details within the passages will help you find the necessary pieces of evidence. GED.com has excellent resources to help prepare for the Extended Response as follows: • poster • videos • guidelines – english • guidelines – spanish • quick tips – english • quick tips – spanish • practice passages – english • practice passages – spanish Here, at HowtoPasstheGED.com, a five-paragraph essay will be used as a framework for writing an Extended Response. Five-Paragraph Essay – Outline Paragraph 1: Introduction of your position with three supporting points. Paragraph 2: Discussion of first point. Paragraph 3: Discussion of second point. Paragraph 4: Discussion of third point. Paragraph 5: Summary and Conclusion of your position and its three supporting points. Five-Paragraph Essay – Choose (Before You Write) • Read Passage I and Passage II. • Choose the best-supported position. • Select three points supporting this position. Five-Paragraph Essay – Beginner Level (You’re Up and Running!) • Write the first sentence of each of the five paragraphs. • In paragraph 1, introduce your position and its three supporting points. • In paragraph 2, put down the first point. • In paragraph 3, put down the second point. • In paragraph 4, put down the third point. • In paragraph 5, restate your position and its three supporting points. Five-Paragraph Essay – Intermediate Level (You’re Adding On!) • In paragraph 1, introduce your position and its three supporting points. • In paragraph 2, write at least three sentences about the first point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 3, write at least three sentences about the second point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 4, write at least three sentences about the third point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 5, restate your position and its three supporting points, including coming to a conclusion about them. Five-Paragraph Essay – Advanced Level (Polish Your Essay If You Have Time) • In paragraph 1, introduce your position and its three supporting points. • In paragraph 2, write at least three sentences about the first point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 3, write at least three sentences about the second point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 4, write at least three sentences about the third point, including mentioning something from the other side. • In paragraph 5, restate your position and its three supporting points, including coming to a conclusion about them. The example below goes over the process of writing a five-paragraph essay as an Extended Response to Passage I versus Passage II. Passage I Working from Home is Beneficial Some experts say there’s no going back now that both employers and workers have learned that telework can be effective. “The pandemic has radically changed how we view telework or remote work,” said Timothy Golden, a professor of management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “Many individuals and companies have realized that we can work remotely effectively. And so, I think remote work is here to stay.” “We are going to err on the side of letting more people work remotely for longer periods of time,” said Ravi Gajendran, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management in the College of Business at Florida International University. “When that’s not working as well,” added Gajendran, “the pendulum will sort of swing slightly back towards the office. It’s not going to come back to what it was previously, but what we’re going to find is, as new employees join, as new teams form, and as people who have not worked together before are now working remotely, things are not going to be as smooth.” But, said Golden, “We know that many employees have been highly productive during the pandemic and have been able to carry on their work in a fashion that was consistent with their productivity before the pandemic.” According to Cathleen Swody, an organizational psychologist at Thrive Leadership, remote work has led to more authentic moments between co-workers who’ve ended up meeting a colleague’s pets or families online, as the pandemic provided a virtual window, and therefore greater insight, into a co-worker’s personal side than working at the office ever did. “You’ve seen many large companies, and in different industries, make announcements about the future of their workforce in how it is likely to be hybrid. And some workers will be working remotely on a permanent basis, and others will be in a hybrid form,” pointed out Golden. “Companies that do this right and do this in the right way, will have a competitive advantage over those who do not.” Increased telework could free employees from having to live close to where they work. That could also benefit employers who won’t have to be limited to the local talent pool. More jobs could go to places with lower costs of living and ultimately, overseas. “It could go to Asia or Africa or South America,” said Gajendran. With more employees working remotely from home, employers could reduce their costs further by cutting back on office space. – adapted from VOA (04/09/2021, 04/12/2021, 04/29/21) Passage II Working from Home is Harmful The benefits of working from home—including skipping a long commute and having a better work-life balance—have been well documented, but employees are literally paying for the privilege, according to a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research. “People need to dedicate space to work from home,” said Christopher Stanton, an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School who co-authored the study. “For many folks who lived in small apartments or houses before the pandemic, working from home wasn’t a a realistic long-term solution unless they could upgrade to larger apartments or houses.” The researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to reach their conclusions. They found that between 2013 and 2017, households with at least one teleworker spent on average more of their income on rent or a mortgage to pay for the extra room needed to work from home. “A household that was spending about $1,000 a month on rent would be spending around $1,070 on rent. So, it’s about a 7% increase, on average, across the income distribution,” Stanton said. The researchers estimate that about 10% of people who worked in an office before the pandemic could permanently transition to working from home full time. A recent Upwork survey suggests that 36 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025—an 87% increase over pre-pandemic levels, and these workers could potentially take on the additional costs. The added expense is easier for high-income households to bear but puts an increased burden on workers who earn less money. “You might have gotten an increase of 20-ish percent in housing expenses for lower-income households with remote workers compared to lower-income households without remote workers,” Stanton said. “That’s a pretty big chunk of expenditure for those households in the bottom half of the income distribution.” Kristen Carpenter, chief psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State University, added that at-home, remote work causes more work to be performed outside normal business hours, so it’s hard “to draw a boundary that prevents work from being ever-present,” including nights and weekends. Cathleen Swody, an organizational psychologist at Thrive Leadership, also pointed out that when people work from home, “they kind of get stuck in this little place,” whereas going back to the office leads to more interpersonal interaction and innovation. – adapted from VOA (04/09/2021, 04/12/2021, 04/29/21) Prompt Passage I finds working from home to be beneficial; Passage II finds working from home to be harmful. In your response, analyze the positions presented in Passage I and Passage II to determine which passage is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence to back your choice. You have 45 minutes to plan, type, and edit your response. Five-Paragraph Essay – Choose (Before You Write) • Read Passage I and Passage II. • Choose the best-supported position. In this example, Passage I is chosen as the best-supported position. • Select three points supporting this position. (1) Working from home is productive. (2) Working from home improves employee interaction. (3) Working from home saves money. Passage I is the best-supported position because working from home is productive, improves employee interaction, and saves money. Working from home is productive. Working from home improves employee interaction. Working from home saves money. In summary, Passage I is the best-supported position because working from home is productive, improves employee interaction, and saves money. Working from home is productive. Passage I uses the pandemic to make the relevant observation that individuals and companies realized they could work remotely effectively. Many employees have been highly productive this way and can stay this way. Passage II admits in its very first sentence that the benefits of working from home have been well documented. Working from home improves employee interaction. Passage I is persuasive when it notes that remote work has led to “more authentic moments” between co-workers. However, workers still have the option of working at the office, as well as at home, in a hybrid form. Thus, Passage II is incorrect when it claims remote workers get stuck in one place. Working from home saves money. Passage I makes a convincing argument for freedom. It asserts that remote work frees employees from having to live close to office buildings. It also frees employers from having to pay for as much office space. Passage II says employees need to spend some money to outfit a home office, but this is less costly than commuting. In summary, Passage I is the best-supported position because working from home is productive, improves employee interaction, and saves money. In conclusion, there is no place like home. Working from home is productive. Passage I uses an authority—Timothy Golden, a professor of management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute—to make the following relevant observation: “The pandemic has radically changed how we view telework or remote work. Many individuals and companies have realized that we can work remotely effectively. We know that many employees have been highly productive during the pandemic and have been able to carry on their work in a fashion that was consistent with their productivity before the pandemic. And so, I think remote work is here to stay.” Passage II admits that at least some of what Golden said is true by stating in its very first sentence “the benefits of working from home—including skipping a long commute and having a better work-life balance—have been well documented.” Working from home improves employee interaction. Passage I effectively uses another expert—Cathleen Swody, an organizational psychologist at Thrive Leadership—to state that remote work has led to “more authentic moments between co-workers who’ve ended up meeting a colleague’s pets or families online, as the pandemic provided a virtual window, and therefore greater insight, into a co-worker’s personal side than working at the office ever did.” Although Passage II says people who work from home “kind of get stuck in this little place,” Golden affirms that workers aren’t really stuck, because some will be working in a hybrid form, meaning partly at home and partly in an office. Working from home saves money. Passage I makes a convincing argument for freedom. Remote work saves money by freeing employees from having to live close to office buildings and freeing employers from having to pay for as much office space. According to Christopher Stanton (Associate Professor at Harvard Business School) in Passage II, employees need to spend some money to outfit their apartments or houses with a home office, but this is a small price to pay compared to avoiding a costly daily commute. In summary, Passage I is the best-supported position because working from home is productive, improves employee interaction, and saves money. In particular, Passage I leads to the conclusion that working from home is beneficial in that it leaves nobody out: Both employers and employees stand to gain. Remember, the RLA Extended Response is based on what YOU determine to be the best-supported position presented in either Passage I or Passage II. In order to demonstrate that YOU have room to maneuver, the example below goes over the process of writing a five-paragraph essay as an Extended Response to Passage I versus Passage II with a different choice. Prior to the pandemic, about 5 million Americans worked remotely. But COVID-19 forced U.S. employers to allow telework on a massive scale, resulting in an estimated 75 million people working from home over the past year. Five-Paragraph Essay – Choose (Before You Write) • Read Passage I and Passage II. • Choose the best-supported position. In this example, Passage II is chosen as the best-supported position. • Select three points supporting this position. (1) Working from home is unproductive. (2) Working from home hampers employee interaction. (3) Working from home costs money. Passage II is the best-supported position because working from home is unproductive, hampers employee interaction, and costs money. Working from home is unproductive. Working from home hampers employee interaction. Working from home costs money. In summary, Passage II is the best-supported position because working from home is unproductive, hampers employee interaction, and costs money. Working from home is unproductive. Backed by facts, Passage II is able to make a strong statement when it says working in small setups at home ultimately ends up in fatigue and less productive employees. In fact, fifty-four percent of home workers feel overworked and 39% are exhausted. Passage I has no numbers to back up its claim that people can work remotely effectively. Working from home hampers employee interaction. Passage II cleverly notes that when people work from home, they get stuck. Going back to the office leads to more interpersonal interaction and innovation. Passage I even admits that working from home doesn’t always work well, meaning that people end up back in the office. Working from home costs money. Passage II convincingly has money in mind when it states that households with at least one teleworker have to spend some of their income to pay for the extra room needed to work from home. Lower-income households need to spend even more of their income to set things up at home. Passage I offers no solutions for employees paying out of pocket to work from home. In summary, Passage II is the best-supported position because working from home is unproductive, hampers employee interaction, and costs money. In conclusion, there are places other than home. Working from home is unproductive. Passage II comes out swinging with Christopher Stanton, an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, who asserts having nonergonomic setups in small places [at home] ultimately ends up “leading to fatigue and wear and tear and less productive employees in the long run.” In fact, “fifty-four percent of people who’ve worked from home this past year feel overworked, and 39% say they’re downright exhausted.” Although Timothy Golden (professor of management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) claims in Passage I that “many individuals and companies have realized that we can work remotely effectively,” he has no real numbers to back him up. Working from home hampers employee interaction. Passage II cites another authority—Cathleen Swody, an organizational psychologist at Thrive Leadership—to point out that people who work from home “kind of get stuck in this little place.” She goes on to convincingly argue that “going back to the office leads to more interpersonal interaction and innovation.” In Passage I, Ravi Gajendran, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management in the College of Business at Florida International University, even admits that working from home doesn’t always work well, such that “the pendulum will sort of swing” back towards the office. Working from home costs money. Passage II hits home with data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which found that “between 2013 and 2017, households with at least one teleworker spent on average more of their income on rent or a mortgage to pay for the extra room needed to work from home.” Stanton adds that “you might have gotten an increase of 20-ish percent in housing expenses for lower-income households with remote workers compared to lower-income households without remote workers, a pretty big chunk of expenditure for those households in the bottom half of the income distribution.” Passage I offers no solutions for employees “literally paying for the privilege” of working from home. In summary, Passage II is the best-supported position because working from home is unproductive, hampers employee interaction, and costs money. In particular, Passage II leads to the conclusion that working from home can be so harmful that it never stops, becoming an “ever-present” task performed outside normal business hours without a boundary. Share this:- Click to print (Opens in new window)
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Leave a Reply Cancel replyDiscover more from how to pass the ged. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive. Type your email… Continue reading ![essay example for ged Best GED Classes](https://d2ft18r348e7by.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/logo-bgc-short.png) GED Essay SampleLast Updated on April 12, 2024. This an example of the GED Essay written for the topic of the Benefits of Daylight Saving. Online GED ClassesGet a ged diploma quickly. it doesn’t matter when you left school., easy lessons | practice tests | add-ons. Get Started Make sure you read our comments that are highlighted in a yellow color. Keep in mind that Underlined Words are not part of the essay. They are our comments and are added to help you understand the structure of the essay. Our comments and underlined words show you how each part of the essay is structured for getting maximum points. This the essay introduction This article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of Daylight Saving Time who disagree about the practice’s impact on energy consumption and safety. Both sides provide good support for their position, but the argument against Daylight Saving Time is stronger and more complete. It responds to points made in the argument in favor of Daylight Saving Time and also incorporates arguments of its own. Fast & Easy Online GED CourseGet Your Diploma in 2 Months It doesn’t matter when you left school (Our comment: Following the best practices, this introduction introduces the topic and gives a summary of the two positions and then clearly states the claim. This claim is based on the facts included in the stimulus. It is not the writer’s opinion.) This the body of the essay. One of the arguments used by supporters of Daylight Saving Time is that because there is more sun at the end of the day, there is less need for electricity and thus energy costs are lowered. A statistic is provided claiming Daylight Saving Time saves “about 1% per day in energy costs”. However, that information is from research conducted in the 1970s, which today is fairly outdated. The supporting argument presents data from other research findings on the subjects of car crashes and crime rates, saying Daylight Saving time reduces the number of accidents and instances of crime. These findings are again suspect because the dates of the research are not clearly stated. The accident data is pulled from “three decades of research”; the identities of these decades are unknown. The crime studies are not dated at all. (Our comment: In this part of the body of the essay, the writer explains that the arguments for supporting the Daylight Saving are weak because they are outdated so not reliable) The argument against Daylight Saving Time is much more credible. For example, it provides the results of a much more recent (2007) study in California. The study showed that Daylight Saving Time “had little or no effect on energy consumption that year”, thus countering the argument that Daylight Saving Time lowering energy use. Also, the results of “recent” research provide evidence against the supposed safety aspect of the yearly switch to and from Daylight Saving Time; more pedestrians were killed by cars “immediately after clocks were set back in the fall” and significantly fewer were killed the week before Daylight Saving Time ended than the following week. This is the conclusion of the essay. The best-supported position in this article is the position against Daylight Saving Time. The argument in favor of Daylight Saving Time contains data from outdated research experiments and does not provide any counterarguments to the points made by the other position. The argument against Daylight Saving Time contains more credible evidence, and it also does a solid job of countering arguments made by Daylight Saving Time supporters. (Our comment: The essay conclusion wraps up the argument by repeating the claim and reasons. Overall, the response generates a strong argument, cites specific evidence, evaluates that evidence, and makes reasonable inferences.) Our final advice Try to stay concentrated from start to finish and benefit from the provided stimulus as helpful information. It is important to indicate your main points and move forward. Don’t continue writing about a topic only to fill in some white spaces on your working sheet. This article includes pro and con arguments and instructions that tell you what you need to do. Remember, your essay should demonstrate your capability to think rationally and clearly. It’s not about your point of view. Your GED credential (diploma or certificate, depending on your state) is your ticket to higher education and will definitely lead to better job opportunities. Please note that Best GED Classes’ free practice tests and lessons will help you decide if online learning is right for you and get you started on your GED journey. For a full-scope, accredited GED prep course, we recommend you register with Onsego GED Online Prep, an engaging. accredited, and affordable GED Prep Course. ![essay example for ged GED Practice Test](https://gedpracticetest.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GED-Practice-Test-Primary-Logo.png) GED Essay Sample ResponseBelow is a sample response to our GED Essay Practice Question . Review this response to develop familiarity with the structure of a high-scoring essay. You may notice that this essay follows the template that’s featured in our GED Essay Writing Guide . At the end of this response, there is a short commentary that explains why this is an effective essay and why it would receive a perfect score. The writer of the pro-recycling passage, unlike the writer of the anti-recycling passage, employs excellent logical reasoning to convince the audience, explaining that recycling is more than simply placing paper and plastic in their proper bins; it is an “involved process of harvesting, transporting, building and shipping.” The author proves that recycling is logical by detailing how much waste is produced when goods are created from scratch, driving home her logical argument with the simple question: “Why cut down a forest instead of recycling paper?” To lend even more credibility to her already logical argument, the writer includes statistics relevant to recycling. In a clear, bullet-pointed list of data showing the importance of recycling, she provides relevant and useful information: “It takes 95% less energy to recycle aluminum than it does to make it from raw materials.” Recycling aluminum is worth the effort because making new aluminum is less efficient, and the writer has data to prove it. The writer goes on to list four more pieces of data to support her argument while the writer of the other passage only provides one. Finally, the writer’s purposeful ethical plea in the pro-recycling passage more effectively calls the audience to action. By writing, “It is the morally sound thing to do to protect our beautiful planet for future generations,” the writer conjures images of clear blue skies and clean shining seas, helping the reader emotionally connect to the argument. If we do not recycle, the writer implies, we will be committing a sin against future generations. The writer finishes her argument with a passionate and motivating plea to the audience: “Please make sure you recycle!” Commentary This sample essay would receive a perfect score on the GED. The writer clearly reviewed the prompt and outlined the argument before writing. Generally, the response exhibits the following organization: - Paragraph 1 — Introduction
- Paragraph 2 — Logical reasoning
- Paragraph 3 — Statistics
- Paragraph 4 — Ethics
- Paragraph 5 — Conclusion
The introduction clearly previews the passage’s topic, explains both sides, and demonstrates that the student understands each writer’s argument. The student uses strong, clear language and concludes with a bold thesis statement that lists three reasons why the argument he or she chose is “better-supported.” In the body paragraphs, the student demonstrates a strong command of each of the scoring criteria: - Analysis of Arguments and Use of Evidence: The student quotes multiple sections of the passage to support each point, demonstrating a clear understanding of the material presented.
- Development of Ideas and Structure: The student develops coherent organization by focusing on a supporting reason in each body paragraph and providing transitions like “In addition to” and “Finally” to help the paragraphs flow together.
- Clarity and Command of Standard English: The sentence structure is varied and effective, and the author maintains proper spelling and grammar throughout.
Finally, the passage concludes with a brief concession to the opposing side, showing an ability to recognize the complexity of the issue, before wrapping up the discussion with a summation of why the pro-recycling passage is better-supported than the anti-recycling passage. Return to Main Menu >> Get the Reddit appCan i see some ged essay examples. I hear plenty of people are skipping this part of the RLA section, but I've always been quite the writer (fiction) and I'd like to give it a go. Can I see some decent essays to aspire to? 💗 The Birth of Johnny Cash: a Legend in American MusicThis essay about Johnny Cash highlights his birth on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, and traces his rise from humble beginnings to become an iconic figure in American music. It discusses how his early life in a farming community and the tragic death of his brother influenced his music, imbuing it with themes of sorrow and resilience. The essay explores his military service, early career at Sun Records, and his rebellious image as “The Man in Black.” It also addresses his personal struggles with addiction, his resurgence in popularity in later years, and his enduring legacy in country, rock, and gospel music. How it works Johnny Cash, a revered figure in the annals of American music, entered the world on February 26, 1932, amidst the rural tranquility of Kingsland, Arkansas. His modest origins in a diminutive agrarian enclave laid the groundwork for a trajectory of life and artistic pursuit that would profoundly shape the realms of country, rock, and folk music. Revered for his sonorous baritone and the raw emotive tenor of his compositions, Cash’s impact transcended mere musicality, echoing the intricate tapestry of the American ethos. The nascent epoch of Cash’s existence was shadowed by adversity and strife. Born into the milieu of cotton farming during the throes of the Great Depression, he imbibed the ethos of diligence and persistence from tender years. The Cash family’s migration to Dyess, Arkansas, under the auspices of a New Deal initiative aimed at assuaging agrarian woes, marked the genesis of Johnny’s affinity for music. The cadence of toil and the refrains that echoed across the cotton fields indelibly shaped his musical sensibilities, imbuing them with a patina of authenticity and resilience. The untimely demise of his elder sibling, Jack, in a tragic sawmill mishap when Johnny was a mere twelve, cast a profound pall over his formative years. This loss, compounded by the specter of destitution that loomed over his family, tinted his worldview and infused his musical oeuvre with hues of melancholy and longing. These thematic undercurrents would become the hallmark of Cash’s lyricism, striking a chord with audiences who found solace in the resonant echoes of their own trials and tribulations. Upon graduating from secondary education, Cash enlisted in the United States Air Force, assuming duties as a wireless operator stationed in Germany. It was during this tenure that he acquired his inaugural guitar and commenced his foray into songcraft. The rigors and encounters of military life lent further contours to his persona, and upon his return to the United States, he entered into matrimony with Vivian Liberto, relocating to the vibrant milieu of Memphis, Tennessee. It was amidst the crucible of Memphis, the crucible of rock and roll’s nascent stirrings, that Cash’s artistic odyssey commenced its ascendancy. In the annum of 1955, Cash sought the audience of Sam Phillips at Sun Records, the selfsame imprint that catapulted the careers of luminaries such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. His idiosyncratic fusion of country, rockabilly, and gospel resonances swiftly set him apart from contemporaries. His inaugural chart-topper, “I Walk the Line,” released in 1956, served as a testament to his distinct vocal timbre and pioneering stylistic repertoire, propelling him to national eminence. The song’s steadfast, mesmeric cadence and introspective lyrics captivated a diverse demographic, affirming Cash’s stature as a luminary within the burgeoning realm of rock and roll. As his trajectory burgeoned, Cash continued to traverse novel frontiers, both musically and culturally. He became synonymous with a defiant ethos, often garbed in ebony attire and earning the epithet “The Man in Black.” This persona transcended sartorial choices, serving as a conduit for his empathy toward the marginalized and dispossessed. Ballads such as “Folsom Prison Blues” and his concert performances within the precincts of Folsom and San Quentin penitentiaries underscored his profound solidarity with those on the peripheries of society. Cash’s propensity to confront societal injustices and advocate for penal reform endeared him to admirers across myriad strata. Despite his professional triumphs, Cash’s existence was tinged with personal vicissitudes, including protracted battles with substance dependency. His tumultuous dalliance with narcotics and spirits precipitated a litany of personal and vocational setbacks. Nonetheless, his mettle and determination to surmount these tribulations found manifestation in his music and public persona. His union with June Carter in 1968 heralded a watershed juncture, furnishing him with the requisite support and equilibrium to vanquish his demons and persevere with his artistic pursuits. The twilight years of Johnny Cash were characterized by a renaissance in prominence, catalyzed in part by his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin on the “American Recordings” anthology. These opuses, replete with stripped-down, acoustic renderings of both original compositions and covers, introduced Cash to a nascent generation of aficionados. His poignant interpretation of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt,” unveiled in 2002, stands as an exemplar of unparalleled emotive resonance and poignancy, solidifying his legacy as a preeminent raconteur and advocate for the dispossessed. Cash’s indelible imprint upon American music and ethos is ineffable. His capacity to distill profound sentiment through lucid, unembellished lyrics, coupled with his willingness to broach arduous themes, has left an indelible mark upon the melodic realm. He stands as one of the rarefied few to be enshrined within the sanctums of the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame, a tribute to his multifaceted talent and enduring influence. In summation, the advent of Johnny Cash heralded the onset of an extraordinary odyssey that would indelibly shape the contours of American music. From his nascent days in Arkansas to his apotheosis as a global luminary, Cash’s journey embodies the resilience, intricacy, and ethos of the American spirit. His melodies endure as an evergreen font of inspiration and solace, ensuring that the legacy of “The Man in Black” remains an everlasting beacon for generations to come. Remember, this treatise serves as a springboard for contemplation and further inquiry. 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"One of the worst things for a parent is to know your children are in danger yet be unable to do anything about it," Murthy wrote. "That is how parents tell me they feel when it comes to social media — helpless and alone in the face of toxic content and hidden harms." NetChoice , a trade organization representing some social media companies, said in a statement shared with USA TODAY that the responsibility should be on the parents to protect their children's mental health, not the government or tech companies. Research shows social media could come with benefit and harmMurthy said social media is a major factor in the mental health crisis among young people, which he called "an emergency." Social media has become nearly ubiquitous among youth. The 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health found that nearly 95% of youth aged 13 to 17 use a social media platform , with more than a third saying they use it "almost constantly." The advisory concluded that more research is needed to fully understand the impacts of social media. But it showed there are some benefits and "ample indicators that social media can also have a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents." Potential benefits identified in the advisory were community, connection and self expression. It also stated that social media can support mental health of LGBTQ youth to help develop their identities. Additionally, seven out of 10 girls of color reported encountering identity-affirming content related to race on social media, the advisory stated. Potential harms of using social media included greater risk of suffering from depression and anxiety. Some studies also showed greater risk of negative health outcomes for adolescents girls including disordered eating and poor sleep. Murthy praises dairy recall, Boeing response as examples of swift actionIn the NYT letter, Murthy pointed to the F.A.A.'s swift grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after a door plug came off mid-flight earlier this year and widespread recalls of cheese products due to risk of listeria contamination . "Why is it that we have failed to respond to the harms of social media when they are no less urgent or widespread than those posed by unsafe cars, planes or food?," Murthy wrote. "These harms are not a failure of willpower and parenting; they are the consequence of unleashing powerful technology without adequate safety measures, transparency or accountability." Several state bills seeking to limit youth access to social media have been passed by legislatures but blocked in court. Those lawsuits were often brought by NetChoice. NetChoice vice president and general counsel Carl Szabo said in a statement that the onus is on parents to protect their children from harm online. "A warning label oversimplifies this issue, and it is a simplistic way to approach this that assumes that every child is the exact same. In reality, every child is different and struggles with their own challenges," Szabo said. "Parents and guardians are the most appropriately situated to handle these unique needs of their children—not the government or tech companies." ![](//magesypro.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif) |
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Example GED Essay. The following is an example high scoring essay: Both the press release and the letter to the editor offer positions that are supported by both fact and opinion. The press release seeks to exhort the new bill for expansion of Highway 17, while the letter argues that the passing of the bill could prove detrimental to the district.
When you outline your GED Essay, pre-write your thesis and decide on which three forms of support you will discuss to prove that your passage is better-supported. ... For example, (insert 1 or 2 examples from Passage Y that are weak). As presented, the X position is much stronger than its counterpart because it is much better-supported and ...
The following is an example of a high-scoring essay response to our free practice GED Essay Prompt. Below our GED sample essay is a brief analysis justifying its perfect score. Police militarization is a hot-button topic these days. Some believe that criticizing the actions of the police hurts their ability to do their job, while others argue ...
GED Essay Topics. Here are a few examples of GED Essay Topics. Click on the title to read a full stimulus and a prompt. Topic 1. An Analysis of Daylight-Saving Time. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of Daylight-Saving Time who disagree about the practice's impact on energy consumption and safety.
The GED essay is intimidating to many people. Writing an entire essay from scratch in 45 minutes or less may seem difficult, but it does not have to be. This GED essay writing overview will help you prepare for and learn about the written section of the exam.In this post, Get-TestPrep will show everything you need to know about GED essays, including their structure, sample topics, tips, and ...
Use these free videos, guidelines and examples to prepare and practice for the essay section of the Language Arts test. Videos: How to write a great GED extended response Overview of the GED Extended Response Format (1:28)
There are is now an extended response (essay) question on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test (RLA). You are given 45 minutes to type your GED Essay on the RLA test. Read through our tips and strategies, use our sample prompt to write out a practice essay, and then examine our essay examples to gauge your strengths and weaknesses. GED.
The best strategy for writing the GED essay is: Read the passages (5 minutes) Analyze the data and create an outline (5 minutes) Write your extended response (30 minutes) Reread and edit your writing (5 minutes) If you want a clear example of what your GED essay should like like, later in this blog you'll find a sample.
Writing Guidelines. Rely upon these timing guidelines as you write your GED essay: PLAN — Spend 10 minutes reading the source material and organizing your essay response. PRODUCE — Spend 30 minutes writing your (ideally) 5-paragraph essay. PROOFREAD — Save 5 minutes for re-reading what you wrote and making necessary changes and improvements.
This is simply an essay question. You will have 45 minutes to type your answer. This is a tricky part of the GED test, so it's very important to familiarize yourself with this task ahead of time. First read our essay guide and then review our sample question. Try typing out your own essay before you look at our sample response.
Step 1: Read the instructions for the Extended Response task. Step 2: Read the two passages. Step 3: Review the sample extended response that received full score points (6 points out of 6 possible) Step 4: Understand the reasons why the response received full score points. Step 1: Read the instructions.
GED writing practice tests and Tips to succeed in writing your essay with only 45 minutes to complete. Practice tests to improve your GED score. Start now! A Quick Guide to Writing an Extended Response to the GED Language Arts Test. This test will check how well you create arguments and use evidence. Also, it would also test your clarity and command of Standard English language.
Preparing for the GED Essay. This section of the book presents a simple strategy for writing a passing GED essay. The GED Language Arts, Writing Test has two parts. Part I, Editing, is a multiple-choice section covering organization, sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. The first part of this book will help you pass Part I of the test.
Below is a sample GED Essay Prompt. You should allot yourself 45 minutes to review the prompt, read the passages, outline your argument, write, and proofread your practice essay. It is beneficial to have a teacher or friend review your practice essay; you can also view a sample response on our website.
Below are an essay topic and four sample essays with the holistic scores they received from the GED Testing Service. Readers may use these samples as they familiarize themselves with the Essay Scoring Guide. Notice that there is no required minimum number of words. The essays with higher scores have are a clear organization of ideas and contain ...
GED Essay Prompt. The articles below present arguments from supporters and critics of police militarization. In your essay, analyze both articles to determine which position is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence from both articles to support your response. Type your essay.
Help your students get ready for the extended responses on the GED®test - Reasoning Through Language Arts test by practicing with these sample prompts and source materials in the classroom. Fully answering an ER prompt often requires 4 to 7 paragraphs of 3 to 7 sentences each - that can quickly add up to 300 to 500 words of writing!
Here, at HowtoPasstheGED.com, a five-paragraph essay will be used as a framework for writing an Extended Response. Five-Paragraph Essay - Outline. Paragraph 1: Introduction of your position with three supporting points. Paragraph 2: Discussion of first point. Paragraph 3: Discussion of second point.
For a full-scope, accredited GED prep course, we recommend you register with Onsego GED Online Prep, an engaging. accredited, and affordable GED Prep Course. This an example of the GED Essay written on the topic of the Benefits of Daylight Saving. This article has pro and con arguments.
Commentary. This sample essay would receive a perfect score on the GED. The writer clearly reviewed the prompt and outlined the argument before writing. Generally, the response exhibits the following organization: Paragraph 1 — Introduction. Paragraph 2 — Logical reasoning. Paragraph 3 — Statistics. Paragraph 4 — Ethics.
GED Practice Essay The passages present arguments for and against an office installing instant messaging software. Write a response analyzing the arguments in both passages and determining which argument is stronger. Use relevant and specific evidence from the passages to support your response. Take approximately 45 minutes to write your response.
If you had left the essay blank, your score would have been much lower, though likely passing still, based on the evidence of your strong reading and grammar skills. I have been a GED teacher for 18 years & have taught essay writing for the GED, and I also tutor college students on their writing daily at the college I work for.
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1. Be authentic. One of the most essential parts of how to format a college application essay is to be authentic. The college wants to know who you are, and they will be reading dozens of essays a day. The best way to make yours stand out is to just be yourself instead of focusing on what you think they want to hear.
Essay Example: Johnny Cash, a revered figure in the annals of American music, entered the world on February 26, 1932, amidst the rural tranquility of Kingsland, Arkansas. His modest origins in a diminutive agrarian enclave laid the groundwork for a trajectory of life and artistic pursuit that. Writing Service;
0:40. The U.S. Surgeon General called for social media companies to be required to use safety warning labels in a New York Times opinion essay published Monday. Citing research that shows social ...