# FTCE General Knowledge Test Essay Subtest

Instructor: **Dr. Jason Ampel**  
Subject: **Writing (Essay Subtest)**

#### Study Time: **10 Hours**  
#### **Certification Included**  
#### Level: **Subtest Boot Camp**

### **Course Overview**  
This on-demand video course is designed to help candidates prepare for the essay subtest of the FTCE General Knowledge Test. It covers the scoring rubric and the components of a passing essay, including structure, prompts, and thesis development.

### **Course Objectives**  
**Learn the Blueprint**  
Understand the GKT Essay scoring rubric and what it takes to earn a passing score.

**Build Your Writing Skills**  
Develop thesis structure, organization, and prompt response techniques.

**Test With Confidence**  
Apply strategies for writing a passing essay under timed conditions.

### **What This Course Offers**  
**Engaging, effective learning**  
Stay focused with high-quality video lessons, reinforce concepts with digital flashcards, and build confidence through targeted practice questions.

**Led by real educators**  
Learn from experienced teachers and school leaders who understand both the content and the classroom.

**We teach both content and test taking strategy**  
Go beyond memorization. We teach proven test-taking strategies alongside the material so you know how to think through every question.

**Support every step of the way**  
Join our private Facebook groups to connect with instructors and fellow students, ask questions, and stay motivated throughout your prep.

### **Meet Your Instructor**  
### **Dr. Jason Ampel**  
Dr. Jason Ampel is the founder of The Learning Liaisons. With 15 years of classroom experience and advanced study in education at the University of Central Florida, he built the organization to help learners, teachers, and families grow in confidence. His leadership is rooted in service, purpose, and a deep belief that education can transform lives.

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## Real Results, Real Teachers  
I'd like to think I'm a good writer, but I didn't pass the General Knowledge Essay exam on my first attempt. **The Learning Liaisons GK essay blueprint is the reason** I was able to pass the exam under the 50-minute time restraint.  
\- Judith P.
  
I used The Learning Liaisons boot camps for the GK, Pro Ed, ESE K-12, Elementary K-6, and Reading K-12. **The strategies and information provided helped me pass all exams on the first try.**  
\- Jennifer B.
  
I always thought that I was the worst test taker. I love that The Learning Liaisons provided testing strategies that work. **I am proof that those testing strategies work** because I utilized what I learned in the course on my actual certification test and passed.  
\- Amber

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