BRIEFING ON GED
GED
GED = GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT• Certificate is recognized by colleges, training
schools and employers ~ to a high school diploma
• The American Council reports that:– Almost all (more than 95%) of employers in the
nation employ GED graduates – Offer them the same salaries and opportunities
for advancement as high school graduates
GED
What you should know to pass the test??• 5 examinations
1) Language Arts , Writing2) Language Arts, Reading3) Social Studies4) Science5) Mathematics
TESTS MINUTES QUESTIONS CONTENTS/%
LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING
Part 1: EditingPart : Essay
7545
501 topic – approx 250 words
Organization 15%Sentence Structure 30%Usage 30%Mechanics 25%
LANGUAGE ARTS, READING
65 40 Literary Text 75% Poetry 15% Drama 15% Fiction 45%NonFiction 25% Informational Text Literary Nonfiction Reviews of Fine & Performing Arts Business Documents
SOCIAL STUDIES 70 50 World History 15%US History 25%Civics & Government 25%Economics 20%Geography 15%
TESTS MINUTES QUESTIONS CONTENTS/%
SCIENCE 80 50 Earth and Space Science 20%Life Science 45%Physical Science 35% (Physics + Chemistry)
MATHEMATICS
Part 1: Calculator
Part 2: No Calculator
45
45
25
25
Number Operations and Number Sense 20-30%Measurement and Geometry 20-30%Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability 20-30%Algebra, Functions, and Patterns 20-30%
GED
Who may take the tests??• Have not graduated from high school• Meet specific eligibility requirements– Age, residency, etc– Contact your local GED testing center for specific
information What is the passing score on the GED Test??• Contact your local GED testing center
GED - Malaysia1) SIGN UP FOR THE EXAM:http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/international
2) CHECK THE SCHEDULE OF THE EXAMS THROUGH THE WEBSITE
3) MOCK EXAM
4) MAKE A PAYMENT THROUGH CREDIT CARD
5) PLACE:Word Ware Distributors Sdn BhdLevel 3, Unit 10, Block F Phileo Damansara 1, Petaling Jaya
GED - Malaysia
TESTS MINUTES QUESTIONS CONTENTS/%
LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING
Part 1: EditingPart : Essay
7545
501 topic – approx 250 words
Organization 15%Sentence Structure 30%Usage 30%Mechanics 25%
LANGUAGE ARTS, READING
65 40 Literary Text 75% Poetry 15% Drama 15% Fiction 45%NonFiction 25% Informational Text Literary Nonfiction Reviews of Fine & Performing Arts Business Documents
SOCIAL STUDIES 70 50 World History 15%US History 25%Civics & Government 25%Economics 20%Geography 15%
LANGUAGE ARTS , WRITING
Part 1 – Editing• Recognize / correct errors• Revise sentences / passages• Shift constructions in the four areas of
organization, sentence structure, usage and mechanics (capitalization & punctuation)
• Letters, Memos, Business-related docs
LANGUAGE ARTS , WRITING
Part 2 - Essay• 200-250 words presenting – Opinion– Explanation
** Write a ½ - 1 page report of what we have studied / did in class and to be submitted the next class.
GUIDELINES OF THE REPORT• Details: Name of author, Date, Subject (Choose one
subject)• Topic taught on that day• Methods of teaching: Powerpoint? Whiteboard?
Group Presentation? Etc etc• What have you learn?• What areas of the topic interests you? And you
would like to know more?• What areas you find difficult? How are you planning
to improve to know and understand better?
PART 1 - EDITING
1. SENTENCE BASICS2. USING VERBS3. COMBINING SENTENCES4. ORGANIZATION5. USING CORRECT LANGUAGE6. MECHANICS7. TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
PART 2 – THE ESSAY
1. PREPARING FOR THE GED ESSAY2. GATHERING YOUR IDEAS3. ORGANIZING YOUR IDEAS4. WRITING YOUR GED ESSAY5. REVISING YOUR GED ESSAY6. REVIEW OF THE WRITING PROCESS
LANGUAGE ARTS , WRITING
TARGET !!!13 CHAPTERS – Try 13 weeks… 4
months (Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct)
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE BASICS• Sentence– Basic building block of clear, effective writing– 3 REQUIREMENTS:
a) Must have a SUBJECT (whom / what) “Won the lottery”. “My sister won the lottery”.
b) Must have a PREDICATE ( is / does) “My next-door neighbor”. “My next-door neighbor plays softball on Tuesday nights”.
c) Must express a COMPLETE THOUGHT (what will happen) “When the project is complete”. “When the project is complete, you will get a reward”.
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE BASICS• Sentence– 3 REQUIREMENTS:
a) Must have a SUBJECT b) Must have a PREDICATEc) Must express a COMPLETE THOUGHT
• Fragment / sentence Fragment – Long doesn’t mean it’s a sentence– Short doesn’t mean it’s a fragment – But it is an ERROR and needs to be corrected
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE BASICS• Let’s try a few:• S = Sentence; F = Fragments
1) Leaving the office at noon. 2) The customer will be helped immediately.3) This apartment has been rented.4) The old graying dentist.
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE BASICS• Tutorial: - S = Sentence; F = Fragments1. Time on our hands.
We have time on our hands.
2. The overtired baseball team finished its practice.The overtired baseball team next to the bus.
3. While you were sleeping on the couch.While you were sleeping, we took your picture.
4. The mileage on your car.The mileage on your car is low.
5. Emmanuel works at the front deskEmmanuel at the front desk of the hotel.
6. The idea you had.The idea sounds good.
CHAPTER 1 - SUBJECT & PREDICATE
Identify subject & predicate
1. Olivia is in charge of the grand opening.2. Delivering the mail was my least favorite part of
the job.3. The store aisles will be crowded due to the sale.4. Marty reads the newspaper first thing every
morning.
CHAPTER 1 - SUBJECT & PREDICATEIdentify subject & predicate1. My favorite kind of music is salsa. 2. Daniel and his son usually do the homework.3. The task has been completed.4. We plan to visit the cemetery on Sunday.5. Fruits and vegetables are more healthful
than candy.6. Taxes can take a large chunk out of a
paycheck.
CHAPTER 1 - SUBJECT & PREDICATEFill in the subject & predicate1. …………. Is my favorite time of the day. 2. One of my good friends …………………
Tutorial: Handouts…
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE FRAGMENTS IN A PARAGRAPH
Read the following: identify the fragment !!The process for store opening is easy to follow if you read the manual carefully. Most employees have no trouble with the lock system and the cash register start-up. Instructions are clearly posted in both locations. Printed in red ink. When you arrive in the morning, be sure to allow yourself at least fifteen minutes of preparation time before you admit customers.
CHAPTER 1 - SENTENCE FRAGMENTS IN A PARAGRAPH
Read the following: identify the fragment !!At the end of a business day, it is crucial that all employees follow proper closing procedures. Section Two of the manual outlines the necessary steps. Be sure to turn on the phone answering system. When you have phoned in the last security code. Activating safety lights should be the last action taken.
CHAPTER 1 - SIMPLE SUBJECTS & VERBS
SIMPLE SUBJECT =a) WHOMb) WHAT c) ONE KEY WORD WITHOUT ANY DESCRIBING
WORDS AROUND IT
Eg. The red file folder was put back on his desk.
CHAPTER 1 - SIMPLE SUBJECTS & VERBS
SIMPLE SUBJECT =a) WHOMb) WHAT c) ONE KEY WORD WITHOUT ANY DESCRIBING
WORDS AROUND IT
Eg. The red file folder was put back on his desk.
CHAPTER 1 - SIMPLE SUBJECTS & VERBS
VERB =a) ISb) DOESc) ONE / TWO WORDS WITHOUT ANY
DESCRIBING WORDS AROUND IT
Eg. The red file folder was put back on his desk.
CHAPTER 1 - SIMPLE SUBJECTS & VERBS
1. Many people enjoy outdoor activities in the rainy season.
2. Last month several smashed mailboxes were found on our street.
3. The fax machines in the storage area were claimed by the staff.
CHAPTER 1 - ACTION VERSUS LINKING VERBS
ACTION VERBS = a) Describes the action in a sentenceb) Eg. Run, think, purchase, go, removec) The tall man gathered up his coat and hat.
LINKING VERBS =d) Links the subject of the sentence to words that
describe or rename ite) Eg. Be, is, seem, appear, become, weref) The tall man seems older with his hat on.
CHAPTER 1 - ACTION VERSUS LINKING VERBS
Identify simple subject and verbs (action / linking)1) The tropical rainforest provides many valuable
resources.2) The two countries have strong allies.3) Despite the weather, we hiked every day last week.4) One new employee quit immediately after the meeting.5) Time always seems too short.6) The tattered banner hung awkwardly in the hallway. 7) January arrived with an angry snowstorm.8) Each member of the team owned a uniform.9) On Monday new procedures will be in place at Citico.
CHAPTER 1 - COMMANDS, QUESTIONS AND HERE OR THERE STATEMENTS
COMMAND = a) Tells someone to do somethingb) Be at the warehouse at noon.c) Danita, please sign here. (Direct address)d) Subject – Always YOU
QUESTION = e) Asks somethingf) Are the instructions in the box?g) Verb comes before the subjecth) Rewrite the question – statementi) The instructions are in the box. j) Does Julia want the job?
CHAPTER 1 - COMMANDS, QUESTIONS AND HERE OR THERE STATEMENTS
HERE OR THERE STATEMENTSa) Starts with the word ‘here’ or ‘there’b) “Here are the older forms”. c) “There seems to be something wrong”. d) Subject comes after the verb.
CHAPTER 1 - COMPOUNDS SUBJECTS & VERBS
COMPOUND = a) > ONE SUBJECT / ONE VERBb) Formed by using conjunctions such as and /
orc) Eg. James signed his timecard and handed it
in. What is the predicate? d) Eg. The manager and her staff went out to
lunch. What is the subject?
CHAPTER 1 - COMPOUNDS SUBJECTS & VERBS
Simple exercise – compound subjects / verbs1. After your meeting, walk the dog and cut the
grass.2. Marika and Leroy joined a book club.3. Please find a chair or sit on the couch.4. The line forms at the right and exits the back
door.5. More energy and commitment are needed to
make this work.
CHAPTER 1 - NOUNSNOUN – Word that labelsa) Peopleb) Placec) Thingd) Idea
The Trolley in Washington, D.C., is a wonderful form of transportation on which to see the city. The tour highlights many of the important historical sites in this are, as well as government buildings and other attractions. The excitement of seeing the very square where George Washington lived and worked is beyond description. Tourists from all over the world enjoy the narration of the tour guide.
CHAPTER 1 - NOUNSIdentify the nouns
The time has come to cast a vote for mayor. Although the candidates may not be exactly what we would like to see, there are differences among them that will have an impact on how we live our lives for the next several years. The decision of whom to vote for is less important than the actual act of voting. Please come down to Warner Hall and put a ballot in the box. You will be doing something good for this city.
CHAPTER 1 - PROPER NOUNSPROPER NOUNS – a) Names a specific person, place, thing, idea. b) Begin with a capital letter.c) Eg. You should turn left on the next street.
You should turn left on Petaling Street.Eg. What day do you have off next week?
I have Monday off next week, which is Labor Day.
CHAPTER 1 - POSSESIVE NOUNSPOSSESIVE NOUNS-a) Expressionb) Own / belongs toc) Eg. The chair that belongs to Kareem
Kareem’s chaird) If plural noun (Eg. The house of the Browns)
The Browns’ housee) Combine two sentences using a possesive noun:-
Eg. James own a Kancil. The Kancil was stolen from in front of his house.
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUN FORMSPRONOUNS IN COMPOUNDS
THEN WE ARE OFF TO QUIZ……………!!!!!
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUNS• Yolanda saw the book and immediately bought the
book.• Yolanda saw the book and immediately bought it.• PRONOUN• Takes the place of the noun (book).• Eg. Please fill out the form and leave it at the front
desk.• Eg. David met Margaret, and he married her.• Eg. The parents dropped their children off at the
playground.
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUNSDetermine the noun that the pronoun refers to.1. When Les buys cookies, she eats them all
right away.2. When Les buys cookies, she eats them all
right away. 3. Susan and Rob took his car to work today.
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUN FORMSOne Noun can be replaced by different Pronouns.
1. The man grasped my hand firmly.He grasped my hand firmly.
2. I thanked the man for helping me.I thanked him for helping me.
3. The man’s voice silenced the crowd.His voice silenced the crowd.
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUN FORMSSUBJECT OBJECT POSSESIVE WITH A
NOUNPOSSESIVE
WITHOUT A NOUNI Me My Mine
You You Your Yours
He Him His His
She Her Her Hers
It It Its …
We Us Our Ours
They Them Their Theirs
Who Whom Whose Whose
Which pronoun to use???
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUN FORMS• Pronoun is the subject of a sentence:
She will make a great president.Her will make a great president.
• Pronoun is not a subject or a possessive, use object pronoun:Give the food to them.Give the food to they.
• Pronoun shows possession with a noun after it, use :The people took their seats. The people took they seats.
• Pronoun shows possession without a noun after it, use:Those documents are mine.Those documents are my.
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUN FORMS1. (Us, We) heard the news on the radio this
morning.2. The song they played was (their, theirs)
favourite tune. 3. The computer fell off (it, its) stand during the
move. 4. The instructions say to bring (you, your) files
with you Saturday.5. Please offer (she, her) the hamburger and fries.6. Is that hotel across the street (our, ours)?
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUNS IN COMPOUNDS
Angela processed the report for Paulo and I.Angela processed the report for Paulo and me.
1. Cross out one part of the compound – Paulo and
2. Then rephrase :Angela processed the report for I?Angela processed the report for me?
CHAPTER 1 - PRONOUNS IN COMPOUNDS1. Jim or (I, me) will be in charge of this year’s event. 2. You and (I, me) were chosen to present the sales award at
the company banquet. 3. Keep an eye on Young-Soo and (she, her) until we get back. 4. The flu hit (he, him) and (I,me) hard this winter.5. (They, them) and their supervisors will be at the
conference this week.6. When Scott and (him, he) spoke, the audience was silent.7. They met the Johnsons and (we, us) at the theater.8. Give the check to Renata or (I, me), please.9. A new apartment would give Joe and (they, them) more
space.
Short quiz