2018-05-24 TOEFL: writing practice

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework: Handout exercise 10.2 p. 290-297
1 A C
2 B
3 C
4 B
5 A D
6 D
7 A
8 C
9 A
10 A D E
11 B
12 D
13 A
14 A
15 B
16 B
17 A C
18 C
19 D
20 B
21 B D
22 C
23 D
24 A D
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Each writing task is scored (by the graders) out of 5 points. Descriptions of the score levels are on p. 386 and 419 of your DELTA book. (Speaking tasks are scored out of 4 points.)
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Explain to newer students how both writing tasks work.
Look at the ETS scoring standards (handout).
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Integrated Writing:
- 3 minutes to read a text
- Listen to a lecture on the same topic
- 20 minutes to write about the points from the lecture and how they relate to the points from the reading (You will see the reading again while you write.)
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DELTA extra test 4 - Read about brainstorming groups
R0 (main idea) = brainstorming groups are not very good
R1 = they aren’t as productive as individuals
R2 = they are less creative than individuals
R3 = conformity and groupthink (generate worse ideas than working separately)
Listen to the lecture.
L0 = brainstorming groups can be better if they’re well designed
L1 = quality is more important than quantity, fewer but better ideas is a better outcome
L2 = a group can evaluate ideas better (maybe less variety, but more certainty about good ideas)
L3 = a diverse group (variety of skills, knowledge, and experience) generates good and varied ideas
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One common type of response is the point-by-point format
- Introduction: summarize R0 and L0 and explain how the listening relates to the reading
- First Point: summarize R1 and explain how L1 relates to it
- Second Point: summarize R2 and explain how L2 relates to it
- Third Point: summarize R3 and explain how L3 relates to it
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At first, you might just summarize the main ideas with no details, then go back and add details.
An effective response to the integrated task should have between 150 and 225 words.
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Independent Writing:
- Read and hear a choice question prompt
- 30 minutes to prepare, write, and revise your response
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1 Introduction: present the topic and explain the options you’re choosing between, state your opinion, lead-in about the reasons you’ll present
2-4 Supporting points: state your reason, give details and examples which show that your reason is true and that it supports your opinion
5 Conclusion: restate your opinion and summarize the reasons, generalize with a recommendation for the reader or a prediction for the future
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Writing practice (integrated and independent).
Email your responses to me when you’re finished.