Grade my ACT essay?

littlemonster39
Fri, 03 Apr 2015 18:01:56 +0000

Hello @SweetlySpice‌

Like you said, your essay is not long enough at all. The introduction is the proper length but your body paragraphs and conclusion are minute. It is true that the more you write, the higher the chance of getting an excellent score. It shows the readers that you made a valued effort. I would try to make my body paragraphs much larger because that is where most your support is presented.

Make a clear thesis. Your thesis explains your standpoint but does not reflect your resons and support. There are two parts to your thesis: standpoint and roadmap. You have the stand point part down, but your road map is very weak. The roadmap are brief reasons and support that back up your thesis. These reasons will be explained in detail in your body paragraphs.

Also, you are including all types of point of views. You have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd POVs in this essay. Try to limit to only 1st and 3rd POVs for the nature of an essay that asks for YOUR opinion.

Please don’t start your essay with a rhetorical question. At this level of writing standards, it is equivalent of telling the reader, “I don’t know to start this essay , so I am just going to start off this essay with a question…” Try to start off your essay with quotes or a gripping message that will attract the readers.

You also said that you have trouble coming up with ideas. Honestly there is no other way to effectively prepare for that. As much as you may prepare, it is inevitable that may or may not receive a prompt in your interests. My best advice is to obtain as much general knowledge as possible. On the essay it shows how well-rounded and intelligent you are. Try to obtain a lot of knowledge in general, it will pay off when you have a superfluous amount of ideas to express in essays like the ACT essay. I know that seems impossible “to obtain a lot of knowledge in general,” but it doesn’t require much work. Take time to invest in reading the TIME, New York Times, or The Economist. These magazines are very well written, contain very high vocabulary, and are very informational. Read different kinds on the internet or where ever you are. Take part in different services and activities. You will be AMAZED by the amount of knowledge and information you obtain.

Try to follow these procedures and I assure you that will get a much higher score next time you try.