Title: Analyzing TOEFL Essay Writing and Creativity
Attendance:
– 1 student’s presence was questioned but confirmed (Nigora).
– Total number of students mentioned absent: 0
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to Essay Writing
– Switched order of planned activities for better engagement.
– Essay question presented: “Some people believe that AI will eventually replace human artists. What is your stance on this issue?”
2. Writing Exercise
– Students tasked with writing a body paragraph for the essay.
– Emphasis on speed and decision-making in TOEFL essay writing.
– Instructions to send topic sentences to a telegram group.
3. Essay Structure and Strategy
– Discussion on how to approach TOEFL essay questions.
– Strategy for speed: choosing a clear stance (agree/disagree).
– Importance of outlining before writing.
– Detailed breakdown of creating an outline: two main points with supporting details.
4. Group Activity: Developing Arguments
– Students participated in crafting arguments related to AI and creativity.
– Emphasis on simplicity and clarity in topic sentences.
– Use of the “C method” (State, Explain, Example) for paragraph development.
5. Further Practice with TOEFL Questions
– Students selected to find and present new TOEFL essay questions.
– Group exercises in outlining responses to questions about job enjoyment vs. salary and video games fostering creativity in children.
Actionable Items:
– Instruct students to focus on clarity and simplicity in topic sentences.
– Encourage students to use personal examples in essays where applicable.
– Need to provide feedback on the use of the “C method” in paragraph development.
– Plan to review and reinforce the essay outlining process in the next class.
– Address the absence of the background paragraph assignment submission.
Homework:
– Students are to draft an introduction paragraph for their analytical report.
– The new deadline for both the background and introduction paragraphs is set for next Wednesday.
– Students are reminded of the essay deadline agreed upon for the 18th.
– The teacher committed to providing essay maps for students to assist with their writing over the weekend.