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(RI/RL.7. 1) | Determine the details of what is explicitly stated and make logical inferences or valid claims that square with textual evidence. W.1 |\n\nMaterials  \n􀁸 Handout A: Extended Response Answer Guidelines – RLA Test  \n􀁸 Handout B: Extended Response Quick Tips  \n􀁸 Students’ personal extended responses  \nNote to Teachers: This lesson should be completed prior to students taking the GED Ready™ Reasoning through Language Arts test.  \nInstructional Plan  \nOverview  \nIn this lesson, students will have a chance to learn about the expectations for the extended response on the GED® Reasoning through Language Arts. They will also have an opportunity to explore strategies they can use in order to produce more effective extended responses.  \nProcess  \nWrite the phrase “effective writing” on the board. Have students brainstorm what those words mean to them. Write their responses on the board. Students’ responses may include: easy to read, easy to understand, is organized, makes you want to learn more, or has few if any errors.  \nWrite the phrase “effective argument” on the board. Have students brainstorm what those words to them. Write their responses on the board. Students’ responses may include: convincing, makes you believe what is being said, a disagreement, a claim that makes you believe something, or a claim that is backed by evidence.  \nFlorida’s Lesson Plans for GED® Preparation Page 1 of 5  \nMany students are very concerned about the extended response on the Reasoning through Language Arts test. Spend some time talking with students about their concerns. Explain that the best way to overcome these concerns is to:  \n􀁸 learn as much as possible about what is expected  \n􀁸 learn some quick tips that they can use in the writing process  \n􀁸 practice, practice, practice  \nExplain that the GED Testing Service ® has established extended response guidelines that can help them stay on the right track when writing their responses. Provide students with Handout A: Extended Response Answer Guidelines – RLA Test. Have students read the guidelines and underline three things that they believe are the most important things they personally need to remember when writing the extended response. Have students share their responses and why they made those specific selections. Discuss the students’ responses.  \nSample Debriefing Questions  \n1. Why is it important to remember that they have 45 minutes to complete their responses?  \n2. What should students do if they have finished their responses and still have time remaining?  \n3. 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