This guidebook will help you to:
• Analyze each prompt
• Plan the essay carefully
• Make a compelling argument
• Use the allotted time effectively
• Evaluate sample essays
• Increase your confidence
This guidebook offers step-by-step, proven strategies for crafting a winning ACT essay. It includes suggestions for approaching the writing task, analyzing the issues presented, and managing time effectively. The book contains fifteen sample prompts using the exact same format as the official ACT tests. Each prompt includes a sample pro/con chart so students can learn to carefully plan and organize the essay before writing.
Additionally, this book describes techniques to think through, outline, and write an engaging introduction, impressive supporting paragraphs, and powerful conclusion. There are recommendations for selecting a point of view and using solid evidence to support the argument. Additionally, there is a discussion of the ACT scoring rubric and reasons for taking the essay portion.
Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts is suitable for use with or without a tutor. By reading and practicing with this text, students will gain the tools and confidence to write a high scoring essay.
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The focus of the Test Prep Series is to make test preparation streamlined and fruitful for competitive exam aspirants. Students preparing for the entrance exams now have access to the most comprehensive series of prep guides for GRE, GMAT and SAT preparation. All the books in this series are thoroughly researched, frequently updated and packed with relevant content. These have been prepared by authors with more than 10 years experience in the field. The simple and well organized format of the books in this series makes studying more efficient and effective.
Dr. Aimee Weinstein is a writer and professor whose passion is coaching students on how to write effective essays for college applications as well as the ACT and SAT. She works full-time at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia as a Term Assistant Professor of Humanities and Graduate Pathway Advisor with INTO Mason.
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The focus of the Test Prep Series is to make test preparation streamlined and fruitful for competitive exam aspirants. Students preparing for the entrance exams now have access to the most comprehensive series of prep guides for GRE, GMAT and SAT preparation. All the books in this series are thoroughly researched, frequently updated, and packed with relevant content that has been prepared by authors with more than a decade of experience in the field.
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About the ACT Essay
Introduction
About the Prompt
Formulating an Opinion
Approaching the Perspectives
Writing Paragraphs
Scoring
Ten Best Practices for Success
How to use this guide
Essay 1 Advertising in Schools
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 2 Politics and Star Power
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 3 Free-Range Kids – Who Decides?
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 4 Incentives for Charitable Donations
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 5 Regulating the Size of Sugary Drinks
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 6 Golf: Sport or Game?
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 7 ‘Sin’ Taxes
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 8 Advertising Prescription Drugs
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 9 Buying Bottled Water
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 10 A Computer for Every Student
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 11 School Uniforms
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 12 Free Tuition at State Universities
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 13 Honor Codes
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument
Outline
Sample Essay
Essay 14 Art Funding in Schools
Analysis of the Prompt
Deconstruct the Argument