TOEFL IBT Writing. Author: Nguyen Thi Nam Ha
Task 1: Integrated writing task. Reading (3 mins) + listening( lecture about 2 mins) = writing. Time: 20mins. Summary the listening and explain how it relates to the reading passage. The reading--- the listening = point--- counterpoint. There are two formats in the integrated essay: 1. For- against: the points in the reading and listening don’t have relationships at all. 2. The point- counterpoint: The points in reading and listening are opposing. It is always used in the integrated essay)
Reading Opinion Reason 1A: key words Reason 2A: key words Reason 3A: key words
Listening Opinion as in reading. Reason 1B: ( opposes to reason 1A): key words Reason 2B: (opposes to reason 2A): key words Reason 3B: (opposes to reason 3A): key words
Writing template: The article states that However, the professor explains that reasons. First, the reading claims that point by saying that Second, the article points that that
and provides 3 reasons of support. and refutes each of author’s . The professor refutes this . He states that . However, the professor says . According to the professor,
Third, the reading says that The professor opposes this point by explaining that . We also learn that
Task 2: Independent essay. Time: 30 mins Outline: 1. Introduction. - Attention grabbing (hook): It can be surprising statistics, direct question, strong quote, historical setting, etc.
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Narrowing the topic:
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Thesis statement:
2. Body paragraph 1 - Topic sentence:
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Supporting details:
3. Body paragraph 2: - Topic sentence :
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Supporting details:
4. Body paragraph 3: - Topic sentence:
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Supporting details:
5. Conclusion - Paraphrasing thesis statement:
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Clincher: (recommendation, advices, warning or reinforce the previous quote)