Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts

by Vibrant Publishers

Overview

Learn how to master the ACT essay section with the latest edition of Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts.

The book is packed with effective tips, strategies and guidelines that will help you write the perfect essay. Featuring:

Expert tips and strategies

Insights into how impressive essays are written

15 sample prompts written in the latest ACT format

Prompts on different subjects to prepare you for every challenge

Overview of the ACT essay section

Scoring rubric

Inside are 15 sample prompts, carefully picked from a variety of subjects, which will prepare you to craft ACT-worthy essays. These prompts are presented in the same format as the ACT. You will be able to assess the argument, outline your essay, and write it in the allotted 40 minutes by using step-by-step techniques given in the book. The book will also enhance your critical thinking skills by helping you explore alternate opinions and assumptions, and understand how to approach the argument and create an effective essay.

The variety of essay topics will strengthen your knowledge and help you expand your horizons, equipping your arsenal for facing the test with a composed mind. Along with this, the book also contains an overview of the essay section and the scoring guidelines which helps you understand the format and scoring guidelines before the actual test. By the time the book is finished, you'll be prepared to write a powerful and compelling essay.

Face the ACT with ease and maximize your score. The new and improved edition of Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing is your ultimate guide to becoming test-ready. Your journey to ACT excellence starts here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781636512136
Publisher:	Vibrant Publishers
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	226
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.

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. Dr. Weinstein works with the INTO Mason Mentoring Committee and is part of the Mason Faculty Learning Community on the Study of Teaching and Learning. She received her doctorate from the Department of Higher Education at George Mason University where she focused on teaching writing to second language learners via a hybrid classroom. Dr. Weinstein lived for more than ten years in Tokyo, Japan where she taught writing at Temple University, Japan. She has held positions at The George Washington University and Prince George's Community College (MD), teaching classes in various levels and genres of writing. Her previous publications include several food and travel articles in English-language magazines in Japan. Dr. Weinstein currently lives in McLean, Virginia.

Table of Contents

1. About the ACT Essay

Introduction

About the Prompt

Formulating an Opinion

Approaching the Perspectives/Planning the essay

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

Essay 4: Incentives for Charitable Donations

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 5: Regulating the Size of Sugary Drinks

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 6: Golf: Sport or Game?

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 7: “Sin” Taxes

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 8: Advertising Prescription Drugs

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 9: Buying Bottled Water

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 10: A Computer for Every Student

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 11: School Uniforms

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 12: Free Tuition at State Universities

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Essay 13: Honor Codes

Analysis of the Prompt

Outline

Essay 14: Arts Funding in Schools

Outline

Essay 15: Traditional Books vs. Reading Devices

Outline

Essay 16: Teachers and Debt

Essay 17: Zoos: yea or nay?

Essay 18: Car Seats and Kids’ Programming

Essay 19: Teacher Tenure

Essay 20: Pokemon Go – Friend or Foe?

2. Solutions

Essay #3 – “Free-Range” Parenting – Who Decides?

Essay #4 – Incentives for Charitable Donations

Essay #5 – Regulating the Size of Sugary Drinks

Essay #6 – Golf: Sport or Game?

Essay #7 – “Sin” Taxes

Essay #8 – Advertising Prescription Drugs

Essay #9 – Buying Bottled Water

Essay #10 – A Computer for Every Student

Essay #11 – School Uniforms

Essay #12 – Free Tuition at State Universities

Essay #13 – Honor Codes

Essay #14 – Arts Funding in Schools

Essay #15 – Traditional Books vs. Reading Devices

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Weinstein has translated the ACT essay instruction she regularly gives to her students into a methodical, easy-to-use guide for any student wishing to master the ACT essay. This workbook is full of realistic ACT-style essay prompts with the classic three perspectives that take the student from clear examples to completed essays. Later in the workbook are prompts that require more and more input from the student; a student can employ this step-by-step approach for independent study or with the help of a professional. I know that I’ll be using this book from now on.

- Kate Dalby, President, Inspiring Test Preparation, Inc.

I love the way Winning Strategies for ACT Writing Essays deconstructs the test. With the guide’s detailed focus on everything from analyzing the prompt and creating a topic sentence to presenting a counter argument, students can really hone in on the specific skills they need to develop. I wish all prep books were as easy to follow! The skills reinforced in this book will not only improve students’ scores but also make them stronger writers, which will have a lifelong impact.

- Reena Kamins, Independent Educational Consultant, College, Career & Life

Don’t take the ACT without first reading Dr. Weinstein’s Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing! This books takes you through every step of the essay writing process, including how to analyze the question, select the best position, manage your time with precision, and finish the test with a fantastic score. The 15 sample prompts are expertly crafted and will provide all the practice you need, whether you’re studying on your own or working with a tutor.

- Heather Krey, Director, Test Prep for Success

Reading Aimee Weinstein’s Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing is like having a friendly and knowledgeable teacher sitting across the table talking just to you. Such comfortable teaching is what Aimee has always done in her professional career, and now she does it with her book on how to write for the ACT. Aimee's approach is to isolate the most important points of writing well, but her own writing style is the magic that makes the instruction natural and easy to follow. Her explanations are clear, well-organized, and phrased in a lively manner that teens will appreciate. Particularly helpful are the 15 example essays with Aimee’s markings and comments. The book’s information will assist all types of learners as the graphic charts and marked essays are effectively presented. Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing will be welcomed by both students and tutors — as well as worried parents not knowing how to help their children with the ACT.


- Cathy Colglazier, English Chair at McLean and TJHSST

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