Barron's. Writing for the TOEFL iBT.

Barron's Ed. Series: 2017, 6th. - 315p.; 2014, 5th. ed. - 336p.

This updated manual prepares students to succeed on the TOEFL's Independent Task, the all-important essay question, and on the Integrated Task, which combines reading, listening, and writing skills. The author presents a three-step program designed to help students write like native speakers of English. His coaching entails gathering ideas, organizing details, and developing the chosen topic into clear, grammatical written English. He also provides exercises in proofreading and editing. Over 180 model essays and model integrated tasks are included for students to read and analyze. Lectures typical of those presented on actual tests are contained on the MP3 CD enclosed with the manual.

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction 1
How to Use This Book 1
Questions and Answers 2
To the Teacher 4
Expanding the Activities 4
Integrated Task 4
Independent Task 5
Writing Skills 5
Overview 6
Question Types 6
Integrated Task 6
Independent Task 7
Scoring 7
Integrated Task 7
Independent Task 14
Writing Strategies 22
2 Self-Test 23
Integrated Task 23
Independent Task 27
3 Writing Skills: Integrated Task 29
Step 1: Plan 29
How to Take Notes 29
Outlines and Idea Maps 30
Step 2: Write 40
Write a Thesis Statement 40
Point of View 41
Compare and Contrast 42
Write the Supporting Details 44
Paraphrasing 44
Quoting 50
Write the Response 52
Summarizing 52
Step 3: Revise 58
Use the Revision Checklist 58
Check the Spelling and Punctuation 71
Spelling 71
Punctuation 71
Practice Integrated Task 76
4 Writing Skills: Independent Task 79
Step 1: Plan 79
Write a Thesis Statement 79
Make Notes About General Ideas and Specific Details 82
Outlines 82
Idea Maps 87
Step 2: Write 94
Write the Introduction 94
Guide the Reader 99
Write the Paragraphs 102
Write the Conclusion 104
Step 3: Revise 107
Use the Revision Checklist 107
Check the Spelling and Punctuation 122
Practice Independent Task 124
5 Writing Skills—Both Tasks 125
Transition: Connecting and Linking 125
Transition Words 125
Comparison and Contrast 126
Cause and Effect 127
Explanation 127
Adding More Information 127
Variety: Words and Sentences 129
Synonyms 129
Pronouns 131
Parallel Structures 131
Coherence 134
Sentences 137
Subject 139
Voice 141
6 Model Tests 145
Model Test 1—Integrated Task 147
Model Test 1—Independent Task 149
Model Test 2—Integrated Task 151
Model Test 2—Independent Task 152
Model Test 3—Integrated Task 153
Model Test 3—Independent Task 155
Model Test 4—Integrated Task 157
Model Test 4—Independent Task 159
Appendix 161
Model Essays 163
Model Essays: Integrated Tasks 163
Model Essays: Independent Tasks 168
Answer Key 285
Integrated Tasks 285
Independent Tasks 301
Both Tasks 309
Audioscripts 313

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