2017-03-17 TOEFL: speaking 5, ind writing

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Speaking Task 6 - Listen to a lecture and then (usually) summarize the main points.
Your response will probably be organized like this:
1 Introduction: Summarize/paraphrase what the professor says about the main topic (the definition, concept, theory, or phenomenon)
2 Lead-in to the two or three supporting points (these are examples, studies, applications, causes, or effects of the main topic) - “The professor describes two studies that support this theory.”
3 Point 1
4 Detail or example for point 1
5 Point 2
6 Detail or example for point 2
(7 Point 3)
(8 Detail or example for point 3)
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- Listen to the lecture and take notes.
- 20 seconds to prepare
- 60 seconds to speak
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“The proof is in the pudding.” = The proof that you’ve done what you need to prepare is in the result.
(That is, if you get a good TOEFL score, your techniques for taking the TOEFL are good.)
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Record your responses to question 6 in each of the ETS guide practice tests.
Listen and choose the one you’d like us to hear and discuss.
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BREAK
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Listen to your classmates’ responses. What’s good and bad about each one?
Remember that most question 6 prompts explicitly tell you to use the examples from the lecture (not just the main points). Make sure to include a brief summary of those examples if you can.
Listen to the ETS sample responses and consider how they are better or worse than your own.
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What are some strategies you should work on for this question in the future?
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Independent writing:
1 Introduction with background, a description of the options you’re choosing between, and your own opinion. (May include a lead-in like, “I have three reasons to support my opinion.”)
2 First point, with details and examples
3 Second point, with details and examples
4 Third point, with details and examples
5 Conclusion, with a summary of your reasons and opinions, and generalization (recommendation or prediction for the future or implications for the bigger picture)
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Homework: write an independent response to this task and email it to me at [email protected]
(Take as much time as you need, but try to do it all in one sitting and take note of how much time you use.)
“Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.”