Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts: Test Prep Series

By Vibrant Publishers

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 <ACT 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vibrant Publishers
• Release date: Sep 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9781636512136

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Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts

Test Prep Series

Vibrant Publishers

Published by Vibrant Publishers, 2023.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

WINNING STRATEGIES FOR ACT ESSAY WRITING: WITH 15 SAMPLE PROMPTS

First edition. September 5, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Vibrant Publishers.

ISBN: 978-1636512136

Written by Vibrant Publishers.

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To give you a blended, interactive, and valuable learning experience, we’ve also provided additional online resources.

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1.Answer Worksheets - The printable online worksheets will help you practice writing high-scoring essays with the help of prompts in this book. They come with a timesheet to measure the time taken to write an essay, pros and cons charts, and separate sections to analyze, outline, and write each essay.

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What experts say about this book!

Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts by Dr. Aimee Weinstein is a deftly crafted guidebook that offers step-by-step, proven strategies for crafting a winning ACT essay. It includes suggestions for approaching the writing task, analyzing the issues presented, and managing time effectively. The book contains fifteen sample prompts using the exact same format as the official ACT tests. Each prompt includes a sample pro/con chart so students can learn to carefully plan and organize the essay before writing.

Additionally, the book describes techniques to think through, outline, and write an engaging introduction, impressive supporting paragraphs, and powerful conclusion. There are recommendations for selecting a point of view and using solid evidence to support the argument. Additionally, there is a discussion of the ACT scoring rubric and reasons for taking the essay portion. This book is suitable for use with or without a tutor. By reading and practicing with this text, students will gain the tools and confidence to write a high scoring essay.

Thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in organization and presentation for analyzing each prompt, carefully planning the essay, making a compelling argument, using the allotted time effectively, evaluating sample essays, and increase student test taking confidence, Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts is an ideal and unreservedly recommended study guide and should be a part of ever school district and community library college ACT test taking instructional reference collection.

– Midwest Book Review

Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts by Dr. Aimee Weinstein is a handy manual for students who are preparing for their ACT exams. The book provides 15 sample prompts. Once the method to approach the prompt is mastered, the process of writing the essay will also be enjoyable. The fifteen prompts will help students put down their thoughts and it also gives timing notes so that they can note their actual timing while practicing. The analysis of the prompts has also been done in all the chapters which will guide students to come up with varied perspectives and a winning essay.

The approach to the topic is excellent and it is formatted in a way to make it easy for students to comprehend and incorporate into their writing. The step-by-step explanations to make the writing process effective and helpful to students makes this book a good tool to have in their personal collection when they are preparing for their ACT exams. Writing a good introduction, supporting paragraphs that are impressive, and a powerful conclusion can be understood clearly once the book is read. Students will also gain confidence when it comes to writing essays. The book has a very systematic and methodical approach to the subject."

– Mamta Madhavan,

Readers Favourite

Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing: With 15 Sample Prompts is an excellent book to help students preparing to take the ACT Essay. It gives you step-by-step instructions on everything you need to do to ace the ACT Essay. From analyzing the question to selecting the best position to take, this book takes you through the entire process and even gives you sample questions to help you prepare. Invaluable.

– Carlene Morrison, Bookkeeper and Circulation Staff Supervisor

Independence County Library

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.

– Chinu Vasudeva, Founder & Mentor,

Doyen-Ed

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,

McLean and TJHSST

Don’t take the ACT without first reading Dr. Weinstein’s Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing! This book 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

Winning Strategies For ACT® Essay Writing:

With 15 Sample Prompts

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Table of Content

I. 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

Sample Essay

Essay 4 Incentives for Charitable Donations

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 5 Regulating the Size of Sugary Drinks

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 6 Golf: Sport or Game?

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 7 Sin Taxes

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 8 Advertising Prescription Drugs

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 9 Buying Bottled Water

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 10 A Computer for Every Student

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 11 School Uniforms

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 12 Free Tuition at State Universities

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 13 Honor Codes

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 14 Arts Funding in Schools

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 15 Traditional Books vs. Reading Devices

Analysis of the Prompt

Deconstruct the Argument

Outline

Sample Essay

Essay 16 Teachers and Debt

Essay 17 Zoos: yea or nay?

Essay 18 Car Seats for Kids’ Programming

Essay 19 Teacher Tenure

Essay 20 Pokemon Go – Friend or Foe?

II. Solutions

Essay 3: Free-Range Kids – 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

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About the author

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.

Reviews for Winning Strategies For ACT Essay Writing

[abbieriddle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was a great resource as my son prepared for college entrance exams. Easy to read and follow, excellent pointers.

[maritedh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is perfect if you're struggling to understand the how-to of the ACT Essays. It is easy to follow, it comes with solutions, and it gives you a good step-by-step.If you are a tutor, please get this book. It is a great tool to have, not only will it give you material to work with but also, you will be able to provide a full-on analysis of the solution. You will be able to help students with a more in-depth approach.

[ritad2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was given a free copy of this book by Vibrant Publishers and Dr Aimee Weinstein. First, thank you for the book. Second, this is excellent test prep book. It walks the student through the whole process of essay writing. It gives an example text subject and shows the student how to make pro and con arguments from the text as well as how to deconstruct what the text is about. It then shows the student how to set up the paragraphs for the essay. I have taught essay writing and I would have loved to have had a guide like this for my students.

[willow_74 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you are preparing for the ACT this book is very helpful! It is well designed and well written along with being informational. It gives an idea of a winning essay writing strategy to help take away some of the stress of writing an important essay that is timed. It is helpful with useful tips along the way through various prompts that are interesting. The sample essays are great examples as well. Everything needed is here to help with ACT essay writing prep.

[ladycato · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I received this book from the publisher as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program.This is a book that inspires a person to think--and to think in a clear, coherent matter. That is not an easy thing, especially when a person is expected to expound on a controversial topic in a mere 40 minutes. This is what is asked of high school students who take the essay portion of the ACT. Many colleges these days are going test-optional when it comes to the SAT and ACT, but often, good test scores can still make a student's transcript look more appealing to an admissions office.This is something very much on my mind as my son will be a junior in the fall. He is autistic and more math-inclined. I know he'll be taking ACT later on during this next school year. I read this book, Winning Strategies for ACT Essay Writing with him in mind: is this a book that I would buy him, to help him prepare?My whole-hearted answer is YES. I appreciate that this book is about more than developing skills that will help with ACT; the step-by-step advice on organizing thoughts to present an argument is a great life skill, period, to be used when writing or speaking.The book features 15 prompts. The first prompts include comprehensive write-ups as they present a controversial, current topic along with three possible perspectives on it. From there, the argument is deconstructed. For the actual test, the book encourages students to spend 10 minutes organizing their argument with pros and cons, and then use the remaining 30 minutes to write. These initial examples break down that entire process into outline form followed by a full essay. As the book goes on, though, more and more of the steps are left out, and the student is asked to fill in the blanks. The book does include literal blank spaces for writing, too, though I think the ebook version would be perfectly serviceable, as the practicing student can simply use a personal notebook. (The text mentions that more planning and answer pages are available on the publisher's website; I checked on this, and a log-in is required to access them. Better to use our own paper and notebooks than to use printer paper in this way, I think.)By the final few prompts, students are largely expected to do the work on their own. The back of the book includes more examples of completed outlines and essays. I found myself often taking breaks as I read so that I could ponder the topics myself. What do I think of school uniforms? Is golf a sport or a game? How would I argue on behalf of arts funding in schools? I look forward to discussing these subjects, and more, as my son works his way through his own copy of the book later this school year.My thanks again to the publisher for a galley of the book!