GED Language Arts

GED Reasoning though Language Arts Course Overview

Test Format

• Duration: 150 minutes (with a 10-minute break between parts 2 and 3)
• Sections: 3 sections, including 1 written essay (extended response)
• Question Types: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, hot spot, drop-down

Topics Covered

1. Reading for Meaning

• Understanding plots, characters, settings, and themes in literary and informational texts
• Identifying main ideas and how details support them
• Determining point of view and author’s purpose
• Recognizing tone, figurative language, and rhetorical techniques
• Analyzing text organization and how ideas are structured

2. Identifying and Creating Arguments

• Evaluating claims, evidence, and reasoning in arguments
• Drawing conclusions and making inferences
• Interpreting data, graphs, or pictures as evidence
• Comparing different ways of presenting ideas
• Applying critical thinking to evaluate multiple arguments

3. Grammar and Language Use

• Correcting word usage and sentence structure
• Applying subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
• Eliminating wordiness and awkward phrasing
• Using transition words for clarity and flow
• Applying capitalization, punctuation, and apostrophe rules

Skills Developed

✔ Reading comprehension for literary and informational texts
✔ Critical thinking and argument evaluation
✔ Grammar and language mechanics for clear communication
✔ Essay writing with structured arguments and strong evidence

This course prepares students for the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test by focusing on reading, writing, and analytical skills needed for real-world success. 🚀