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0015 - Prepare a Developed Composition
Constructed-Response (Essay)
The constructed-response section of the GACE requires you to write an essay on a given topic.
Since you have a total of four hours to complete all sections of the GACE Basic Skills Assessment, you should allocate approximately 40-60 mintues to complete this task. This is a guideline, however, and each writer should allocate his time accordingly depending on his strengths or weaknesses.
Each essay is evaluated immediately after each GACE administration by at least two readers using a four-point score scale (see next page).
Graders will evaluate essays based on the following criteria:
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Appropriateness: The extent to which the response addresses the topic and uses language and style appropriate for the specified audience, purpose, and occasion |
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Focus and Organization: The extent to which the response states and maintains the thesis statement by using organizational strategies to enhance meaning and clarity |
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Support: The extent to which the response provides reasoned support and specific examples to develop the thesis |
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Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Usage: The extent to which the response uses appropriate grammar, effective sentence structure, and precise usage |
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Conventions: The extent to which the response demonstrates the ability to spell common words and to use the conventions of capitalization and punctuation accurately |
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