TOEFL Module 5 of 6

Module 5: Writing Foundation

Apply thesis-driven writing structures for integrated and independent responses.

Overview

The Writing section of the TOEFL iBT evaluates your ability to express ideas clearly, organize arguments logically, and use academic English effectively. This module builds the foundation needed to write structured, high-scoring TOEFL essays.

Students will learn how to develop strong arguments, support ideas with examples, and respond clearly to integrated tasks.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

Understand TOEFL Writing task types
Organize essays clearly and logically
Develop strong thesis statements
Support ideas with clear examples
Write accurate academic English
Manage time effectively during the exam

✍️ Section 1: Understanding TOEFL Writing Tasks

The TOEFL Writing section includes:

1️⃣ Integrated Writing Task

Read a short academic passage
Listen to a lecture
Write a response summarizing and comparing the information

Students learn how to:

Take notes efficiently
Identify key contrasts and similarities
Write objective summaries

2️⃣ Academic Discussion Task (New Format)

Respond to a short discussion prompt
Present and support your opinion clearly
Write concisely and directly

🏗 Section 2: Essay Structure & Organization

Students learn the standard academic structure:

Introduction

Paraphrase the question
Present a clear thesis statement

Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence
Supporting explanation
Clear example
Concluding sentence

Conclusion

Restate main idea
Provide final thought

🧠 Section 3: Developing Strong Arguments

This section focuses on:

Brainstorming ideas quickly
Building logical support
Avoiding repetition
Using transitions (however, therefore, in contrast, for example)
Staying on topic

📚 Section 4: Academic Language & Grammar

Students practice:

Formal academic tone
Avoiding informal language
Using varied sentence structures
Grammar accuracy
Strong vocabulary usage

⏱ Section 5: Time Management Strategies

Planning (3–5 minutes)
Writing efficiently
Reviewing and correcting errors
Completing tasks within time limits

📝 Practice & Assessment

Guided essay writing
Timed writing drills
Template practice
Instructor feedback
Weekly writing assignments
Full TOEFL-style writing simulation

📊 Expected Outcome

After completing this module, students will:

Write clear, well-organized academic responses
Respond confidently to integrated tasks
Improve grammar and vocabulary usage
Increase TOEFL Writing score potential

🖊 Great writing is clear, organized, and supported by strong ideas.

Master this foundation to strengthen your TOEFL performance and academic success.

Video Lesson

Mini Quiz (Instant Feedback)

1) TOEFL writing includes: Integrated and Academic Discussion tasks Only one essay type Speaking prompts only

2) A thesis statement should: State the main position clearly List random facts Repeat the question only

3) Integrated writing requires you to: Connect reading and listening information Use personal stories only Ignore source details

4) A strong body paragraph includes: One short phrase Topic sentence + support + example Unrelated ideas

5) Transition words are used to: Connect ideas logically Increase word count only Replace evidence

6) Academic style should be: Informal and slang-heavy Formal and precise Fragment-based

7) Best writing time strategy: Plan, write, then review Write without planning Spend all time on introduction

8) Supporting examples should be: Relevant and clear Unrelated to the thesis Extremely long and unclear

9) Final review helps you: Correct errors and improve clarity Add unrelated paragraphs Remove thesis statement

10) Best summary of strong TOEFL writing: Long sentences only Complex words without structure Clear structure, support, and accuracy

Assignment

Submit your full mock score sheet and revision plan.

Reflection / Submission Notes