TOEFL Writing

Writing Tasks

 Task 1: Integrated Essay

- Reading, Listening, Writing

 Task 2: Independent Essay

- Writing from knowledge and experience
Writing Task 1
INTEGRATED ESSAY
Task 1: Integrated Essay

Time Schedule

 Reading : 3 minutes (3-4 paragraphs)

 Listening: 2 minutes (lecture)
 Response/Answer: 20 minutes
The Debate Analogy
- Integrated Essay is a debate

A.) ____ A.) ____

B.) ____ B.) ____

C.) ____ C.) ____

READING LISTENING
- supporting - opposite
ideas ideas
Your Tasks

1. Read
2. Write down supporting ideas
3. Listen
4. Write down opposite ideas
5. Describe the topic by CONNECTING
the two sides of ideas
 You are the audience in a debate
 So, basically, you just REPORT
 Record each side of the argument
 Describe (in essay) how the points are
connected
 You’re opinion is NOT important
 Remember, you are the audience
Effective Response

 Atleast 150-225 words (250 words)

 You will be judged by:
 Quality of writing
 Completeness
 Accuracy

Response Time: 20 minutes

Sample Answer
The article states that _____ and provides three reasons of
support. However, the professor explains that _____ and refutes
each of the author’s reasons.

First, the reading claims that _____. The professor refutes

this point by saying that ______. He states that _____.

Second, the article posits that _____. However, the

professor says that _____.According to the professor, _____.

Third, the reading says that _____ . The professor opposes

this point by explaining that _____.We also learn that _____
Tips

 First, it’s all about your notes and

understanding.
 Second, once you have all of the important
content, that’s all you need. 250 words is the
number of words you need for a perfect score.
 If you write more than 250, that's fine but be
careful. They are often wordy, repetitive and a
bit unclear. So, stick to the content and be
precise and exact. This doesn't mean to try to
write less; it just means stick to your notes.
Tips

 Paraphrasing (i.e. writing the essay in your

own words) is not important in Task 1 because
this question is just to justify your ability to
hear what the professor said.
 Repetition will not give you a higher score.
So, do not repeat particular words or info
 Reading: do not pick up words from reading,
it will not be counted