Title: Crafting the TOEFL Essay and Essay Map Review
Attendance:
– 10 students present
– 2 students absent (Siddique and Nursultan)
Topics Covered:
1. Warm-up Activity
– Students were given an essay question to outline individually, without using phones for an authentic exam experience.
2. Outline Review and Feedback
– The instructor reviewed and provided feedback on student outlines, focusing on the importance of specific supporting details and focused paragraphs.
3. Full Essay Writing Exercise
– Students were tasked with writing two body paragraphs of an essay, with a classmate choosing the essay question.
– Emphasis was placed on writing between 5 to 7 sentences per paragraph and submitting work via telegram.
Actionable Items:
1. Focus on Specific Examples
– Students should use more specific examples to strengthen their essay arguments.
– The instructor suggested comparing and contrasting to provide clearer examples.
2. Clarify Supporting Details
– Some students need to clarify their supporting details to ensure their arguments are well understood.
3. Preparation for Final Class
– Students were reminded to submit their introductions and background paragraphs before the next session.
Homework:
– Complete and submit introductions and background paragraphs before the next class, which will be the final session.