,TST Prep
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Sample Essays, Grading Rubrics,
Writing Templates and More
,TST Prep
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide TOEFL takers with the structure and vocabulary needed to
earn a high score in the TOEFL Writing section. There is a ton of important and useful information packed
into this document, so take it slow and be sure to experiment.
For TOEFL beginners, it is recommended that you stick to the templates and look through other sections
for ideas. When starting out, you should try to keep your responses clear and simple, so stick to the basic
templates at first.
For experienced TOEFL takers, if you have not yet reached your score, one of the reasons may be due to a
lack of vocabulary and grammar. Pay close attention to the synonym list to help you. There will also be a
list of Integrated Writing essays and Writing for an Academic Discussion responses to learn from.
This is only advice. Reading this document alone will not improve your writing score. Be sure to take this
information and use it when you practice.
Note that this guide reflects the most updated version of the TOEFL test.
, TST Prep
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Templates
There are two questions in the TOEFL Writing section. This document will not discuss the structure of each
question in the writing section. If you would like to know about the writing section, refer back to TST Prep’s
TOEFL Quick Guide. The purpose of this document is to share the basic templated response for each
question.
TEMPLATE: QUESTION 1 (Integrated Essay)
Paragraph Structure Template
1st - Introduce the general topic • The reading and the lecture are about
2nd - Introduce the author’s opinion on the • While the author of the article believes that ___, the
Introduction topic lecturer casts doubt on the statements in the article.
3rd - Introduce the counter opinion from the • He explains __ and challenges each of the writer’s
listening points.
1st - Introduce the author’s first point • First, the article posits
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening • The lecturer, however, disagrees with this
Paragraph 1 disagrees viewpoint. He points out
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees • Additionally, he goes on to say that
1st - Introduce the author’s second point • Secondly, the author notes
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening • The lecturer believes there are flaws in the writer's
Paragraph 2 disagrees argument.
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees • The speaker holds
• Another reason why the author feels... is
1st - Introduce the author’s third point
• The professor in the listening passage is doubtful
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening
that this is accurate. In contrast, the lecturer’s
Paragraph 3 disagrees
stance is
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees
• He suggests
• To sum up, both the writer and professor hold
*optional *
conflicting views about
Conclusion • It's clear that they will have trouble finding
Restate the viewpoints of the author and lecturer
common ground on this issue.
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Sample Essays, Grading Rubrics,
Writing Templates and More
,TST Prep
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide TOEFL takers with the structure and vocabulary needed to
earn a high score in the TOEFL Writing section. There is a ton of important and useful information packed
into this document, so take it slow and be sure to experiment.
For TOEFL beginners, it is recommended that you stick to the templates and look through other sections
for ideas. When starting out, you should try to keep your responses clear and simple, so stick to the basic
templates at first.
For experienced TOEFL takers, if you have not yet reached your score, one of the reasons may be due to a
lack of vocabulary and grammar. Pay close attention to the synonym list to help you. There will also be a
list of Integrated Writing essays and Writing for an Academic Discussion responses to learn from.
This is only advice. Reading this document alone will not improve your writing score. Be sure to take this
information and use it when you practice.
Note that this guide reflects the most updated version of the TOEFL test.
, TST Prep
Your Guide for TOEFL Writing® 24+
Templates
There are two questions in the TOEFL Writing section. This document will not discuss the structure of each
question in the writing section. If you would like to know about the writing section, refer back to TST Prep’s
TOEFL Quick Guide. The purpose of this document is to share the basic templated response for each
question.
TEMPLATE: QUESTION 1 (Integrated Essay)
Paragraph Structure Template
1st - Introduce the general topic • The reading and the lecture are about
2nd - Introduce the author’s opinion on the • While the author of the article believes that ___, the
Introduction topic lecturer casts doubt on the statements in the article.
3rd - Introduce the counter opinion from the • He explains __ and challenges each of the writer’s
listening points.
1st - Introduce the author’s first point • First, the article posits
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening • The lecturer, however, disagrees with this
Paragraph 1 disagrees viewpoint. He points out
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees • Additionally, he goes on to say that
1st - Introduce the author’s second point • Secondly, the author notes
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening • The lecturer believes there are flaws in the writer's
Paragraph 2 disagrees argument.
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees • The speaker holds
• Another reason why the author feels... is
1st - Introduce the author’s third point
• The professor in the listening passage is doubtful
Body 2nd - State that the speaker in the listening
that this is accurate. In contrast, the lecturer’s
Paragraph 3 disagrees
stance is
3rd - Explain why the lecturer disagrees
• He suggests
• To sum up, both the writer and professor hold
*optional *
conflicting views about
Conclusion • It's clear that they will have trouble finding
Restate the viewpoints of the author and lecturer
common ground on this issue.
