Among the 4 sections of TOEFL, TOEFL writing section comes at the end with two different tasks – TOEFL writing integrated task and TOEFL independent writing task. TOEFL writing templates help the candidate answer the questions of each writing task easily.

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For TOEFL integrated writing task, the candidates need to write an essay after reading a passage and listening to an excerpt on the same topic. For TOEFL independent writing task, candidates need to write an essay based on a prompt given.

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During the exam, the candidates need to fill up the TOEFL writing templates with related information from the passage and excerpt (for the integrated task) or from own experience (for the independent task). Check out the template and practice different topics.

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TOEFL Integrated Writing Task Template

Introduction

Begin your essay with

The reading passage and the lecture are both about _____. The author mentions ____ and/but the lecturer talks about _____. The author and the lecturer agree/disagree on 1/2/3 points, which will be mentioned in detail in the following essay.

The Body Paragraphs

According to the reading passage _____. The article mentions that ____. This argument is affirmed/challenged by the lecturer. He claims that ____.

Secondly, the author suggests ______. In the article, it is said that _____. The lecturer agrees/claims that ______. He goes on to say that ______.

Finally, the author posits that _____. The author contends that ____. Similarly/In contrast, the lecturer’s stance is _____. He notes that _____.

TOEFL integrated essay should have 150-225 words.

TOEFL Independent Writing Task template

Introduction

Sentence One: The “Hook” - introduce the topic of the essay.

It is important that we VERB…

Sentence Two: The Main Point – main argument.

“Personally, I agree/disagree …“

Sentence Three:

“I feel in this way because of two reasons and I will explore these in my essay.”

Body paragraph 1

Sentence One: A Topic Sentence - first supporting reason for agreeing/disagreeing with the statement given in the question.

“First of all…”

Sentences Two and Three: Explanation of the supporting claim.

Sentence Four: The Transition - “My personal experience made me agree/disagree with …”

Sentence Five to End of Body Paragraph 1: Personal Example

Explain the supporting statement with an example from personal life.

Body Paragraph 2

Sentence One: A Topic Sentence - second supporting reason for agreeing or disagreeing with the statement given in the question.

“Secondly….”

Sentences Two and Three: Explanation of the supporting claim.

Sentence Four: The Transition

Sentences Five to End: Explaining with relevance to personal Example

Conclusion

Sentence One: Restate the Thesis

“In conclusion, I strongly feel that…“.

Sentence Two: Restate the Two Reasons

Just use: “This is because ______, and _______.“

This whole essay should have a word count of 300 and 350.