TOEFL Writing Template: How to Write an Introduction for Agree/Disagree Questions

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I scored 30/30 in TOEFL Writing and I show you how you can write an introduction for Agree/Disagree questions in three steps. In the independent task of the TOEFL writing section you have to write an essay. This essay must consist of an introduction, a body paragraph and a conclusion. If you want to score high in TOEFL Writing it is important that your essay has a specific form. Regarding the introduction this means two things. First, the introduction should contain all points that are necessary to tell the reader what you are talking about in your TOEFL essay. Second, you should present them in the right way. I show you how you can write an introduction that will make you score high in the independent task in TOEFL Writing. Practice writing an introduction several times to nail your TOEFL essay! Are you ready? Let’s get into it!

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TOEFL Writing: Integrated Task Template: https://youtu.be/KvBauox4auk

HOW TO WORK WITH THIS VIDEO
1. Watch the video and make sure you understand everything.
2. Download the template. You will find a short explanation of every step and examples there.
3. Use the template as a framework for your TOEFL preparation.

FYI
The examples I use in the video and in the template are made up by me.

1) HOOK

What is a hook?
The hook is a sentence that introduces the topic of the essay and catches the reader's attention.

How do you write a hook?
First, have a look at the prompt. It tells you what your TOEFL essay will be about. Now, think about how you can rephrase this sentence and make it sound interesting. Do not copy the sentence in the prompt. If you want to score high in TOEFL Writing, you must show that you are able to express the information given in the prompt in your own words. Go through the sentence step by step. Filter out important words and find synonyms for them. After that, think about the main idea of the sentence. Now go on and write your hook: Express the idea of the prompt using your own words.

2) THESIS

What is a thesis?
The thesis is your main point, it is a direct answer to the question in the prompt. For example, in the video we talked about an Agree/Disagree question. This question asks you whether you agree or disagree with the statement. In your thesis you need to answer this question.

How do you write a thesis?
Before writing your answer, remember to start this sentence in a way which shows that you are talking about your answer to this question, that is about your opinion. For example you can start your sentence with: In my opinion,…
This usually works well with most questions. Since we are talking about an Agree/Disagree question here you can also write: I agree/disagree that…
If you totally agree/disagree with the statement and you want to emphasize that, you can write: I completely agree/disagree…
Then go on and provide an answer to the question asked.

3) TRANSITION

What is a transition?
The transition is a sentence that leads the reader from the introduction to your body paragraph. Remember what we were talking about in the video: It is a bridge. It tells the reader how many reasons you will provide in order to support your thesis.

How do you write a transition?
For instance, you can write: I think this way for two reasons which I will examine in this essay. Of course, you can also express that in another way. In fact, there are many ways to say that. Just choose whatever sentence you feel comfortable with.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 TOEFL Introduction in 3 Steps
00:20 - What is a prompt?
01:11 - The 3 steps
01:24 - What is a hook?
02:51 - How to write a hook
10:29 - What is a thesis?
11:35 - How to write a thesis
15:25 - What is a transition?
17:15 - How to write a transition
18:29 - Wrapping up

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