2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies

[laughingcat]

apollonia:

Hi! Am a student who graduated from JC last year, and scored As for english in psle and o-levels and in gp

The trick to improve writing, in general, be it narrative (composition), argumentative, etc, is:

1) Avoid long, run-on sentences. Keep sentences short and sweet. This may be useful especially if there is an issue with expression.
2) Have a good grasp of grammar and punctuation. To that end, please always begin a dialogue on a new paragraph.
3) Use adverbs prudently.
4) Focus on the theme/conflict at hand, and elaborate on it. Highlight the main character's feelings throughout the beginning, middle, and end of the composition, either through describing the thoughts in their head or through actions.
5) Use big words sparingly- I've been reading sample compositions for reference, and I find that some of them end up sounding verbose or comical with their choice of words, similes, and metaphors.
6) Read GOOD books often. I cannot emphasise this enough. Personally, I find many kids are reading books that are either too mature for them, or too childish. J R R Tolkien's The Hobbit is a great start, and it was originally published as a children's book.

The trick is to write like Ernest Hemingway- keep your sentences brief, but concise and to the point

Lastly, is to always be creative. Since PSLE composition mainly dwells in narrative, I think it's definitely for the best if the student comes up with a plot that is exciting and fresh and seizes the attention of the examiner, rather than regurgitate a plot that has been well-memorised.

Thank you apollonia for your sharing

[kids_r_innocent]

lee_yl:

Anyone has experience with Science Heuristics at Balmoral?


Thinking of signing up the 3 day course on Answering Techniques for paper 2 PSLE Science

So did u sign ur kiddo in the above course? How's her preparation getting on.

[MrsKiasu]

kri, you have psle kid this year?


my dd sci is so bad now. still pushing for revision.

[laughingcat]

MrsKiasu…your DD doing PSLE next year right? Still got time to brush her up.

[janet88]

laughingcat:

MrsKiasu.....your DD doing PSLE next year right? Still got time to brush her up.

P5 is usually a year to adjust to the change for Math and Science....after SA2, brush up and prepare for PSLE.

[lee_yl]

janet88:

laughingcat:

MrsKiasu.....your DD doing PSLE next year right? Still got time to brush her up.

P5 is usually a year to adjust to the change for Math and Science....after SA2, brush up and prepare for PSLE.

Her DD1 only P4 this year?

[janet88]

lee_yl:

Her DD1 only P4 this year?

:oops: must have mixed up.

how are you doing? this june holidays must be super busy. take care of yourself.

[lee_yl]

kids_r_innocent:

lee_yl:

Anyone has experience with Science Heuristics at Balmoral?


Thinking of signing up the 3 day course on Answering Techniques for paper 2 PSLE Science

So did u sign ur kiddo in the above course? How's her preparation getting on.

Yes, I did. First time trying out the holiday workshop at this centre. DD1 finds it good. Maybe will send DD2 for their hol workshop next year.


@Kri @Janet,
We didn't go for any holidays leh.
Can't say very hardworking but at least most of the stuff I plan to do during this June holiday is being done. No choice, PSLE coming :yikes:

[kids_r_innocent]

MrsKiasu:

kri, you have psle kid this year?


my dd sci is so bad now. still pushing for revision.

Haha.. MKS, yes I have a PSLE kid tis yr n u always ask me tis question

One subject still nt so bad, ur DD can have more time to focus than to be weak in many. Jiayou!

[Jerico]

Hi All,


I am looking for the answer booklet for the PSLE Booklet 2014 - 2016 (pls see pic). If anyone has and is willing to share, can you please PM me ? Your help will be greatly appreciated ! Thank you in advance !
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