2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies
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Any parents keen to send kid to The write connection at Bishan for the PSLE Intensive writing?
Wanted to send my gal but they need 2 more to start a class on 12th to 16th June from 10am to 12pm.
Let me know, so that we can enjoy discount too.
PSLE Intensive Writing Primary 6 | 5-day Programme The PSLE Intensive Writing course focuses on various writing techniques and strategies to boost your child’s writing for PSLE. Beginning with how to plan a story, this 5-day intensive writing course will equip your child with skills to make their writing mature and stand out impressively!
https://www.thewriteconnection.com.sg/holiday-programmes -
Any recommendations to improve English composition as well?
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puffybelle:
Any recommendations to improve English composition as well?
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. -
apollonia:
Thank you apollonia for your sharing
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. -
lee_yl:
So did u sign ur kiddo in the above course? How's her preparation getting on.Anyone has experience with Science Heuristics at Balmoral?
Thinking of signing up the 3 day course on Answering Techniques for paper 2 PSLE Science -
kri, you have psle kid this year?
my dd sci is so bad now. still pushing for revision. -
MrsKiasu…your DD doing PSLE next year right? Still got time to brush her up.
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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. -
janet88:
Her DD1 only P4 this year?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:
:oops: must have mixed up.
Her DD1 only P4 this year?
how are you doing? this june holidays must be super busy. take care of yourself.
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