The most common essay type in academic writing is the _____________.
expository essay
T/F: Include your personal opinion in the Independent Writing Question
TRUE
"scope" or "parameters" of a question refer to what?
The limits of the question; they define what you can include (and what you must exclude) from your answer.
What is the purpose of a NARRATIVE ESSAY?
It tells a story;, it NARRATES.
Mirror your answer: Imagine you find out that a friend stole $100 from your best friend. What is the best thing to do in this case?
If I find out that a friend has stolen $100 from my best friend, the best thing to do in this case ...."
To write successfully for academic writing, you must know the hidden ______________.
rules
What 3 factors must you identify to answer a standardized test question?
focus, scope, and approach
Name 1 of the 2 types of questions in the 2023 TOEFL Writing Section
TOEFL Integrated Writing Question; TOELF Independent Writing Question
In your essay, refer to the TEXT you read as the _____________.
The reading; the author; the article; the text
Name one of the SUBTYPES of the expository essay:
cause-effect; problem-solution; how-to-do-X; comparative; classification.
T/F: Write complete sentences in your outline.
FALSE
Before you begin writing, prepare a 1-2 minute ____________.
(box) outline
What is the Magic Mirror Technique?
Mirror the question in your thesis; use the same words in the question to state your opinion
Be definite! Do not use the word(s) _________ in your writing response.
maybe; could be;, might; perhaps; etc. (words that express uncertainty)