CliffsNotes CBEST - BTPS TESTING Ph.D., Jerry Bobrow Ph.D. & 8 more 2021

Section III: Writing
Practice Test 2

2 Essays

60 Minutes

Directions: In this section you plan and write two essays, one for each topic given. Read each topic carefully to make sure that you are properly addressing the issue or situation. You must write on the specified topic. An essay on another topic will not be acceptable. Plan your time wisely. Each essay is weighted equally. Plan to spend the same amount of time on each essay.

The two essay questions are designed to give you an opportunity to write clearly and effectively. Use specific examples whenever appropriate to aid in supporting your ideas. Keep in mind that the quality of your writing is much more important than the quantity.

Write each essay on two sheets of lined paper. Your writing should be neat and legible. Because you have only a limited amount of space in which to write, please do not skip lines, do not write excessively large, and do not leave wide margins. However, it is important that you indent paragraphs so that the readers clearly know when a new paragraph begins.

Note: On the actual written exam, you may use the bottom of the topic page in the test booklet to organize and plan your essay before you begin writing. For the computer-administered exam, you may use the writing board to organize and plan your essay.

Topic 1

Assignment: Identify a particular person or experience that had the greatest impact on your decision to enter the field of education. In an essay to be read by an audience of educated adults, explain why that particular person or experience was significant to you.

Topic 2

An important issue in today’s world is improving our environment and preserving the planet. However, some people believe that individual efforts to combat pollution, global warming, and the depletion of natural resources are not likely to make a difference.

Assignment: In an essay to be read by an audience of educated adults, discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this observation. Support your opinion with a logical argument and specific reasons.

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS SECTION ONLY. DO NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER SECTION IN THE TEST.