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Sep 23, 2021
4 min

What Makes an Average vs Good Composition? (Primary English)

Journalist William Wheeler once said, “Good writing is clear thinking made visible.” This holds true even when writing a composition for primary school as well. It’s not enough to pen 120 (or 150) words on a piece of paper – students have to think about how it’ll be seen by the reader. So what makes the difference between a mediocre and good primary school composition? Today, we’ll break down a few examples of English compositions to point out key markers of good writing. Not

5 Proven Tips to Help Your Child Prep for Compositions

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Sep 23, 2021
3 min

5 Proven Tips to Help Your Child Prep for Compositions

You’ve probably done everything you know to do to help your child improve in English composition writing techniques. You’ve gone through papers from top schools, developed a study plan, and encouraged him/her to read widely. Maybe you’ve even had your child engage in the rather new age practice of “positive visualisation” – that is, imagining in great detail the desired positive outcome. All that is great, but is there anything more targeted you could do to help your child i

The Quick & Easy Checklist for Great Endings [Primary School]

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Sep 23, 2021
3 min

The Quick & Easy Checklist for Great Endings [Primary School]

Imagine you’re practising for the PSLE and are now well into your Continuous Writing Paper. You’ve worked on improving your composition writing skills all year, continuously drilling the techniques you’ve been learning. You’ve used a plot graph and planned out your composition well. You’re also confident that your story is well-developed and will keep the readers on the edge of their seats. Finishing off the paragraph for your story’s climax and you start staring at the next

The Most Effective Method to Improve Your Language Score [PSLE Continuous Writing]

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Sep 23, 2021
4 min

The Most Effective Method to Improve Your Language Score [PSLE Continuous Writing]

In your efforts to find tips on how to improve composition writing, you’ve probably come across the term “show, not tell”. We’ve all seen examples of this in the media. But for those of us not naturally talented in language, we have to learn the process of showing rather than telling. This is no easy feat when you’re an upper primary student struggling with descriptive language in Paper 1 Continuous Writing. But never fear, Learning Point is here – and today we’ll walk you th

The #1 Tool to Build Your Plot [PSLE Continuous Writing]

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Sep 23, 2021
5 min

The #1 Tool to Build Your Plot [PSLE Continuous Writing]

Writing a composition isn’t a linear process. It isn’t just about improving your grammar, memorizing better vocabulary, or making sure you plan out your story using a plot graph beforehand. Rather, students need to learn a variety of skills, such as: Reading comprehension (paying attention to key words and phrases in the composition question) Planning a sequence and fleshing out concepts Analyzing the links between ideas Communicating these ideas and their links well Using a

4 Ways to Write a GREAT Introduction [PSLE Continuous Writing]

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Sep 23, 2021
5 min

4 Ways to Write a GREAT Introduction [PSLE Continuous Writing]

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We’d all love for this to be true. Whether it’s our untapped potential, inner character, or perhaps our Continuous Writing paper, we want people to look beneath the surface instead of making snap judgments. The reality is, however, that first impressions do matter. Untapped potential doesn’t mean much if you can’t speak well during the job interview. Nobody will read your book if the first chapter is boring. Luckily, in the case of Continuo

One Tip To Make Compositions Easier [PSLE Continuous Writing]

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Sep 23, 2021
4 min

One Tip To Make Compositions Easier [PSLE Continuous Writing]

Why Planning Makes for Easy Continuous Writing Imagine that you’re beginning to write your first novel. You’re full of ideas about the characters, the mammoth problem they’re tackling, and how they eventually overcome all odds to save the day. You put pen to paper and start fleshing all of those fantastic ideas out. But a few chapters in, you get stuck. Worse still, you finish the entire story and realize it has major plot holes and has to be extensively rewritten. This is a

PSLE Tips: Situational Writing and Continuous Writing

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Sep 23, 2021
2 min

PSLE Tips: Situational Writing and Continuous Writing

It’s just about two weeks left to the first PSLE paper – English. Here’s some tips to help with your Situational Writing and Continuous Writing tasks for Paper 1. Situational Writing List Out and Number Your Points Before you start writing, take a minute or two to jot down each piece of key information from the pictures in point form. You should number each point as you write them out – there should always be six points that you can find. Refer to this list and tick off each

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Sep 23, 2021
1 min

PSLE Tips: Listening Comprehension

Listening is one of the fundamental skills in language learning, yet it is often overlooked as we tend to take it for granted. With the Listening Comprehension Examination coming up, we have some tips for you here! Arrive in school ahead of time to avoid last minute panic, and bring at least two 2B pencils for the exam. Settle into your designated seat and take slow, deep breaths. Tell yourself that by the end of this Listening Examination, it will be another hurdle cleared.

How to Make the Most of Your September Holiday

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Sep 23, 2021
2 min

How to Make the Most of Your September Holiday

It can be difficult to balance the desire to relax with the need to prepare for upcoming exams during a holiday. To make it a bit easier for you, we have put together some tips which you may find useful this holiday. Create a timetable You need to identify the topics that need extra attention and build yourself a clear and achievable plan. What is your aim? To study at least two subjects a day and to tackle a certain number of questions? Stick to it. Study group sessions Need

PSLE Tips: Maximising your five minute preparation time during the PSLE Oral Examination

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Sep 23, 2021
2 min

PSLE Tips: Maximising your five minute preparation time during the PSLE Oral Examination

Five minutes. That’s how long each Primary Six student gets to look at the reading passage and visual stimulus for their PSLE Oral Examination. Here’s what you can do to make those five minutes count. Read Aloud, Twice Take the first minute or two to practice reading the passage. Practice at least twice to fully internalise each part of it. You should: Read aloud (softly) to check your articulation Vary your reading speed and rhythm Take note of punctuation and where to pause

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Sep 23, 2021
2 min

PSLE Tips for You and Your Child

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is just around the corner – students and parents alike tend to feel a lot of pressure during this period. While some may feel ready to take on the papers already, others are still searching for ways to score that extra mark. Here are a few tips to raise your child’s game: Review Mistakes It is ok to make mistakes before the big day and your child can learn from them. Remember to go over the mistakes and right the wrongs. Taking th

What You Need to Know about DSA as a Parent

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Sep 23, 2021
4 min

What You Need to Know about DSA as a Parent

What is Direct School Admission (DSA)? So what exactly is Direct School Admission (DSA), an exercise you hear every parent around you talking about? For convenience, here is an explanation taken from the Ministry of Education (MOE) website: (DSA-Secondary exercise) “The DSA-Sec allows students to seek admission to a secondary school on the basis of talents and achievements that may not be demonstrated at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). The DSA-Sec enables stude

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