412 pages. Lessons in this book are written expressly for the GED test and HiSET Exam, and aligned with the Common Core and College and Career Readiness Standards.

High school equivalency tests have raised the bar on writing and language competencies. To pass, you will need to be able to examine argumentative passages and analyze the claims, arguments and evidence, and then write a clear argument supporting a position. Essential Writing and Language Skills uses a unique way to teach you these critical skills by connecting new ideas to familiar concepts to help you learn how to develop strategies for making writing decisions. You practice your skills with real life situations to build deep understanding and get practice with actual high school equivalency type questions to make sure you will do well on the tests.