This training manual contains background information about the 1988 General Educational Development (GED) test, ideas for teaching and assessing writing to prepare students for the test, and samples of classroom materials teachers can use. Sections include information on the following: the writing process; student writing; managing the instructional program; the essay; evaluation writing; holistic scoring; and test-taking strategies. A case study provides two drafts of an essay and analysis of it. Appendixes to the guide contain a list of suggested writing topics, review checklists, and an annotated bibliography of 50 items in the following categories: adult education/GED, evaluation, peer response, writing process, research, classroom applications, texts/workbooks, and writing forms. References and an information source complete the guide. (KC)