P r a c t i c e
Assess the essay you wrote for the practice exercise in Lesson 19. On a scale of 1–5, how would you rate your essay?
What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses? Identify the things you did well in your essay. Then, list
the ways
you think your essay could be improved.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !
You’ve completed 20 lessons and have learned much about how to write essays that are more effective. To see just
how
much your skills have improved, turn the page and take the posttest. You should
see a dramatic difference
in your understanding of the writing process and in your ability to write clearly and effectively in an essay format.
To keep
your skills sharp, write regularly. Start
a journal or blog, write letters
to friends, take
a composition
class, or join a writer’s group. In
addition, pay attention to what you read. Your writing
will be positively influ-
enced by good writing. See the Additional Resources section for suggestions.
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