2016-07-26 Pre TOEFL: independent writing intro

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - Notes from all my classes
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TOEFL Writing
- Last section of the test.
- about 1 hour (50 minutes of writing: 20 + 30)
- Integrated writing: reading + listening + writing about them (20 minutes)
- Independent writing: 30 minutes of writing your own ideas/opinions about a prompt
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Independent writing: about 300-350 words, standard 4-6 paragraph essay

Introduction: General information/background about the topic, and the thesis statement where you state your answer to the question.
Body paragraphs (2-4): explain 2-4 reasons to support your answer; each reason should have some more details and examples
Conclusion: Summarize your thesis and your reasons for it, and generalize with recommendations or predictions, etc.
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Writing topics handout - Look at topic 74
“Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.”

Remember: it doesn’t matter what you really think, choose the answer that is easiest to support with reasons and examples.

Introduction:
	There are a lot of choices for how to travel to a different place. You can go alone, you can go with a group and guide yourselves, or you can go with a group and a tour guide. Each way of traveling has its own advantages and disadvantages, and different people will choose different options. Personally, I believe the best way to travel is with a group and a tour guide for three reasons.

- Write and speak as though the person grading your test hasn’t seen the prompt.
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Topic 25: “It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.”
With a partner, write a short outline of a possible answer to this prompt.
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Homework: write an outline for prompt 156