Understanding the GEDA Mini-Lesson

Instructor: Ms. Shirley Acklin02/04/2016

What Is the GED?The Initials GED stand for: (G)eneral (E)ducational(D)evelopmentIt is also referred to as the High School Equivalency Tests.

What Is Tested On the GED Test?

• The materials found on the GED is based on the subjects covered in most high schools around the country, e.g. Mathematics, English Language Arts/Writing, Social Studies and Science.

• The focus is on content, but on skills; -No memorization of specific dates, names and places. -Thinking skills include: Reading comprehension, Writing, and Basic Math. -Your ability to get information and apply your thinking to that information.

MathematicsAt least 50 questions covering• number theory • algebra • geometry• data analysis• statistics

Types of questions• Multiple choice• Label information on graphs• Word problems• Write answers in spaces• Interpret information displayed in

graphs, chart, diagrams, and tables

Social Studies

• 50 multiple-choice questions that test your general knowledge and your ability to understand and analyze information in documents, e.g. Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Marbury v Madison, Bill of Rights, Monroe Doctrine, and Federalist #10.

• Expect questions about civics and government, geography, economics and history (U.S. & World).

Science • 50 multiple-choice questions• The content areas covered are physics and chemistry, life

science, and earth and space science.• Many of the questions will test your vocabulary and basic

understanding of concepts and principles.• Some questions will require you to analyze and interpret

scientific information presented in charts, tables, graphs and diagrams.

Reading

• 40 multiple-choice questions• Measures how well you can understand and interpret

written passages, both: 1. fiction (passages from literary) 2. nonfiction (such as workplace or business-related documents).

Writing

• Part I: Answer 50 multiple choice questions -You will read passages and covering four components of writing – sentence structure, usage, mechanics and organization. • Part II: Writing -You will write an essay expressing your opinion or viewpoint on an assigned topic.

What the GED Is Not!

Catching feelings!

Mini-Lesson:

Writing Skills, Part I: Grammar

Chapter 1: Usage

Objective(s)In this lesson you will learn to • Recognize the singular and plural forms of subjects and verbs• Make subjects and verbs of sentences agree• Use correct tenses of verbs• Check sentences and paragraphs for consistent use of verb tenses• Use pronouns that agree with the words to which they refer• Select pronouns that express ideas clearly

Preview• Directions: Edit the following sentences to correct all errors in

subject-verb agreement.1. Neither Denmark nor Norway have a shoreline on the Mediterranean

Sea.2. There is two national anthems played at every All-Star baseball game.3. Into to the nearby tunnel rush the frightened prairie dog.4. An American man spend about four hours a year tying his necktie.5. The most popular street name in the United States are Park Street.

Lesson 1: The Basics of Subject-Verb AgreementBasic Rule - A singular subject must use a singular verb Ex. I admire the paintings of Van Gogh. - A plural subject must use a plural verb Ex. His paintings include landscapes, still lifes, and portraitsNote: You must be able to recognize the singular (one) and plural (more than one) forms of subjects and verbs to determine if a subject agrees with its verb.

Subject

-The subject of a sentence 1. Tells what the sentence is about, 2. Is always a noun or pronoun

Note: Singular nouns can be changed to its plural form by adding –s or –es.

Engagement OpportunityDirections: Make the following nouns plural by adding an –s or –es

Singular Plural Clock Tax Invention Brush Menu Lens

Irregular Nouns• Note: Some nouns, however, have irregular plural forms: the spelling of the noun changes

when the noun is made plural. Singular Plural Woman Child Leaf Foot Mouse Goose

* If you are unsure of the plural form of a noun, you can always use a dictionary

Verb

- The verb 1. Shows what the subject is doing (shows action). 2. What is happening to the subject or what the subject is like. 3. Must be singular if the subject of a sentence is he, she, it, or a singular noun. 4. Must be plural if the subject is we, you, they, or a plural noun.

Engagement OpportunityQuestion: What is different?

Singular Plural Subject Verb Subject Verb he runs we run it has you have city changes cities change student answers students answer car rushes cars rush

Pronoun Rule

• Note: The pronoun you always uses a plural verb. What is the verb?

You look like your older brother.You are the only customer in the store.• Note: The pronoun I usually uses a plural verbI agree with the rest of the committee.I have a meeting this morning.

Irregular Forms• Note: Although most singular verbs (verbs used with singular subjects: the athlete

swims) end in s or es, many verbs have irregular forms. The following sentences illustrate subject-verb agreement for the verb be.

• I am glad to meet you.• He is a computer programmer.• She is the new supervisor.• It is the largest house.• We are on the same team.• You are the new captain.• They are from the same town.

Question about the lesson?

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