0 Essay Writing Tips 8 (A sample TOEFL outline)

TOEFL Question:  In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students.  Do you think this is a good idea?  Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

I.                 It is a good idea for teenagers to have jobs while they are students because they can learn about responsibility; they can learn the value of money and they can learn how to work as a member of a team.

II.             Students can learn responsibility

a.    They have to come to work on time every day

b.    They must serve customers in a friendly manner

c.    They have to maintain the store shelves with inventory

III.         Students can learn the value of money

a.    Students will learn that it takes a lot of time and effort to make money

b.    Students will make wiser choices when buying things with their own money

IV.         Students will learn how to work as a member of a team

a.    Students will learn how to compromise with other employees (helping out when someone is sick, etc.)

b.    Students will learn about the friendship that comes from teamwork (feeling like you can trust others)

V.             Conclusion

It is a valuable experience for teenagers to have jobs while they are students because they will learn to be responsible adults.  They will have an appreciation for money and they will learn about working with others.  All of these traits will benefit them throughout their lives.

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0 Essay Writing Tips 7 (Preparing to write and writing your answer)

 

I.                 Read and understand the essay question. (2 minutes).

II.    Organize your ideas on paper by writing a short outline of the introduction, body and conclusion. (8 minutes).

III.   Write your essay.  Remember to restate the question in your introduction.  Use clear details and LOTS of examples in the body of your essay.  Finally, summarize the main ideas in the concluding paragraph of your essay. (15 minutes).

I.                 Reread your essay and make any changes in spelling, verb tense, word choice or sentence structure. (5 minutes).

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0 Essay Writing Tips 6 (The elements of a good concluding paragraph)

A good concluding paragraph should include a summary of your main points.  It may also include the author’s opinion.  It should NOT introduce any new ideas.  A good concluding paragraph often leaves an impression on the reader.  It may make the reader think more deeply about the topic.

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0 Essay Writing Tips 5 (How to write good body paragraphs)

Each paragraph in your essay introduces a new idea.  It should include a thesis statement followed by support and examples.  Be sure to use LOTS of examples.  Within and between paragraphs be sure to use transition words like:  on the other hand, however, though, for example, in contrast, likewise, in addition, first, finally.  The paragraph should end with a concluding sentence which briefly summarizes the ideas in the paragraph.




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0 Essay Writing Tips 4 (How to write a good introduction)

Let’s look at some more essay questions to see how to restate the question and how to write your thesis statement.

               

TOEFL essay question #1:

Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants.  Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home.  Which do you prefer?  Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Restatement & Thesis:

People have two options when deciding where to eat.  They can prepare meals and eat at home or they can go out to stands or restaurants.  I prefer to go out to eat because the food is more varied and interesting, it is less work for me and it saves time.

Analysis:

The restatement mentions the two types of options people have for eating and tells which one the author prefers.  In addition, it gives three reasons for that preference.  These three reasons will make up the three main idea paragraphs in the body of the essay.

TOEFL essay question #2:

Is it better for children to participate in team sports or individual sports?  Why?  Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Restatement & Thesis:

It is better for children to participate in team sports rather than individual sports.  In team sports, children learn how to cooperate.  They learn good sportsmanship and how to rely on their teammates.  These are important lessons that will benefit children throughout their lives.

Analysis:

The first sentence clearly states the author’s opinion.  This is followed by three reasons for the opinion.  Finally, the author mentions life lessons.  In the essay, the three reasons will make up the three main idea paragraphs in the body of the essay.  In addition, the author will mention how each main idea is useful throughout life.

TOEFL essay question #3:

Some people prefer to live in a small town.  Others prefer to live in a big city.  Which place would you prefer to live in?  Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Restatement & Thesis:

There are many good reasons to live in a big city and an equal number of good reasons to live in a small town.  I, myself, prefer to live in a small town because it is more personal and homey; it is easier to get around in and it is safer than a big city.

Analysis:

The first statement says that both a city and town have positive aspects.  The next sentence tells the author’s preference and reasons for that preference.  These reasons will make up the body of the essay.

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0 Essay Writing Tips 3 (The parts of an essay)

In every essay, there should be an introduction, a body and conclusion.

A.  The introduction: 

The introduction restates the question using different vocabulary and/or sentence structure.  The introduction also includes your thesis statement…the most important sentence in your essay.

B.  The body: 

The body of your essay is also the “heart” of your essay.  It will include your main ideas and details and examples to support those ideas.  Each new idea should be a new paragraph.  Typically, a TOEFL essay will have 3 – 4 body paragraphs.

C.   The conclusion:

The conclusion will be your final paragraph.  It will summarize all the main ideas in your essay and it may also include your opinion.  

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