2018-05-17 TOEFL: int writing

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-animals-see-in-the-dark-anna-stockl
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Homework: exercise 9.2 - The handout and audio are in the Google Drive folder I sent to your email.
1 D
2 B
3 A
4 D
5 C
6 A
7 C
8 B
9 D
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Writing Section: Fourth and Final Section, 20 and 30 minutes of writing, about 1 hour total
1 integrated: read a passage, listen to a lecture on the same topic, 20 minutes to compare them
2 independent: read a choice question prompt, 30 minutes to prepare, write, and revise a response to the question
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DELTA 7 - test 7 - Read and listen.
- The lecture had a conclusion, but your response doesn’t need one.
Point-by-point response:
1 Introduction: Explain the topic and summarize the main idea of the reading and lecture, and how the lecture relates to the reading.
2 First points: summarize the first point from the reading, then summarize the first point from the lecture and explain how it relates to the reading
3 Second points: summarize the second point from the reading, then summarize the second point from the lecture and explain how it relates to the reading
4 Third points: summarize the third point from the reading, then summarize the third point from the lecture and explain how it relates to the reading
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“Reader effort” is a common theme in the scoring rubric (like “listener effort” for speaking). If I have to make more effort to understand what you’re saying, your score will be lower.
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Useful language for integrated writing
Citation Language: to say where the point comes from
According to the author/text/reading/speaker/lecture/listening,
The [text/lecture] says/argues/claims that ...
The author/speaker believes/thinks (only people can believe or think)
The first point from the text/lecture is that…
Contrast Language: to show that the lecture contrasts with the text (this is most common)
However / On the other hand / Nevertheless
While [the text says…], the lecture argues…
Even though [what the text says is true about___], the speaker points out that…
This challenges/casts doubt on/opposes/contradicts/contrasts with/refutes the point from the reading that…
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You will see the text while you write, but be sure to paraphrase its points instead of copying them directly.
The first time you read the text, the most important thing is to identify the main points. You can read it again while you write to look for details.
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Verbs for supportive lectures:
This supports/illustrates/shows/demostrates/proves/confirms the point from the text that…
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BREAK
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Integrated Writing Practice - ETS 2 tests 2 and 3
When you’re finished, email your responses to me at [email protected]
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Homework (optional): If you want more feedback on your writing than a grade and a sentence or two, send me a self-evaluation about what you did well and what you need to work on improving for your next writing.