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      The Alternative Story
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      Jellybeans100:
      Hi TAS,


      2) Could you put up the class schedule for the normal classes for Bukit timah
      maybe in the forum, I have read your threads at the marketplace, could you put it up there as I want to see if I could squeeze in time to send my son there if you are not setting the East branch yet.
      Hi Jellybeans100,

      We have put up the class schedule for the classes at Bukit Timah
      Shopping Centre.

      It is available at this link:
      http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7586&start=20

      In addition, if you are interested in an East location, we might have a
      place soon (not guaranteed but quite possible), we have 2
      tentative class timings that we have put up at the same link above.
      If you could tell us your child's age and as long as we have 2
      students of that age, we will start a class. However, all this is
      still very tentative.

      TAS

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        singapore45:
        Hi TAS,


        Some schools do not provide a lot of composition for the students and we
        cannot really look at their work and then when it comes to the exam, we cannot see their paper. How do we know if their composition is on the right track? My sister's kids are P4 and P5 and both face this. You mentioned we can work with teachers but their teachers do not do much compositions and they just say they are doing quite well. What is 'quite well'? We are quite frustrated as it seems that composition is the most neglected part of the teaching in school. Can you provide some insight to how to help them, some guidelines to know the std of their writing. They go for tuition but at the tuition, the emphasis is also not much on writing.

        Will also really really appreciate if you could do a grammar wkshop before the SA2.
        Hi Singapore45,

        What you can do is the look at composition writing assessment books and
        use it as a rough gauge to assess your sister's kids' writing. If the book
        talks about using good vocabulary, you can look at the child's writing and
        see if you see that, if the book talks about having good grammatical
        structure, you can look at the child's writing and look out for that as well.

        For the tuition, perhaps you could submit the child's writing and ask if
        the teacher could read it and give some comments. πŸ˜„

        For the grammar workshop, we will try out best to have one before
        SA2.

        TAS

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          Brenda10:
          Hi TAS


          If there is a grammar workshop for different level of pupils (P1 - P5) before SA2 will be good.. There will be 4 holidays (PSLE marking days 19- 22/10) ) just before the SA Exam. :lol:
          Hi Brenda10,

          Sure, we will try to do so but no promises yet, we will let you know
          if we do have one before SA2. πŸ˜„

          TAS

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            Fongg:
            Hi TAS,


            Got a question about how to use 'a', 'an'. I know 'an' is for the vowels but European is 'a' right? How to explain it?

            TIA!!
            Hi Fongg,

            'European' starts with an 'E' but it has a 'You' sound to its starting,
            just like 'Eurasian', 'Unicorn, 'Uniform', 'University'. You use 'a' and
            not 'an' for all these words as they start with a sound that sounds
            like the consonant - Y.

            'Eraser'/'Egg'/'Umbrella' all have a starting sound like a vowel
            (E/Eh/Uh), thus you will use 'an' for them.

            TAS

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              iamyoung
              last edited by

              The Alternative Story:




              In addition, if you are interested in an East location, we might have a
              place soon (not guaranteed but quite possible), we have 2
              tentative class timings that we have put up at the same link above.
              If you could tell us your child's age and as long as we have 2
              students of that age, we will start a class. However, all this is
              still very tentative.

              TAS
              Would you consider weekend morning classes? Have been waiting for ages
              for your east branch, my PIL stay in the east and they help me to ferry my kids to tuition (I work during wkends too) they are only free in the morning for weekend, could you consider it?

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                jasmineong:
                do you have any other examples of composition startings to share? πŸ˜‰

                Hi Jasmine,

                There are a few more composition startings that can be used:

                1) Description of weather or place

                Eg (1)- weather (relating to hearing a scream) :

                -(a) The heat from the hot sun weighed me down as I trudged
                home after school. Perspiration made my uniform stick like glue to
                my back. I just could not wait to get out of the heat.

                As I laboured on, suddenly, I heard a faint cry coming from a
                nearby void deck. Too tired to do anything about it, I decided
                to continue walking.

                \"Help me!\" I could hear the cry again. This time, it sounded more
                urgent. Despite the heat, I began to run towards the void deck.

                - (b) As I walked home in the gathering darkness, I could see
                elongated shadows dancing on the pavement ahead. The wind
                started to blow and leaves rustled in accompanying harmony
                to the wind. Shivering, I walked faster. The road ahead
                seemed deserted. The scenes from the horror show I had just
                seen began to play on my mind.

                \"Arghh!\" a sudden shout pierced through the stillness of the night.

                Turning around, I tried to peer into the darkness. There was no
                one there. Where had that scream come from?


                Eg (2) - place (relating to hearing a scream)

                - The old deserted house stood at the end of the street. Its windows
                were boarded up. Paint was peeling off the wooden frames of the
                door. My friends and I opened the gate and walked in.

                As we did so, it seemed as though the eerie silence of the house
                had hemmed us in. We no longer heard the cries of the birds or the
                traffic sounds from the main road. Looking at my friends'
                faces, I knew they would laugh at me if I backed out.

                Walking slowly, we began to venture in deeper. Tall grass
                scratched our legs. The garden was overrun by weeds.
                Creak..creak..the floorboards creaked underneath our
                feet as we walked onto the porch. An old rocking chair
                sat, forlorn and forgotten, in one corner of the porch.
                Long strands of grey cobweb dangled from it. I tried not to
                look at the chair, fearing that it would start to move.

                \"Are you afraid?\" Lynn looked at me, a sneer on her face.

                Shaking my head, I followed the rest as they opened the
                main door. Dust notes floated in the air as we
                stepped into the house. Furniture that must have once
                looked grand still stood proudly in their place.

                A grand piano, its wood eaten away at places, was
                placed right in the middle of the room.

                \"Heelllp!\" a soft cry seemed to come from upstairs.

                Petrified, I clutched Lynn's hand.


                Here, when you use descriptions of a place or weather to start
                a composition, they introduce the reader to the world
                of the writer- the writer struggling in the heat, the writer
                entering a deserted house etc. It gives context and sets the
                'atmosphere' in the story.

                Point to note:
                Some children memorize descriptions of weather and put it
                into their compositions which is fine but there must be a link
                to the story. Sometimes their weather descriptions have no
                link to the story.

                Eg:

                - The sun rose majestically in the blue sky. Ducks from a
                nearby pond quacked comically. The trees swayed gently
                in the wind.

                Ring! The bell rang for recess and I could finally get my food.

                There is no reason to put in the description of the weather here
                and the child will not get marks for the vocabulary used.
                Hence, it is good to let your child know that the descriptions must
                be tied into the story.

                TAS

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                  The Alternative Story
                  last edited by

                  iamyoung:
                  The Alternative Story:





                  In addition, if you are interested in an East location, we might have a
                  place soon (not guaranteed but quite possible), we have 2
                  tentative class timings that we have put up at the same link above.
                  If you could tell us your child's age and as long as we have 2
                  students of that age, we will start a class. However, all this is
                  still very tentative.

                  TAS

                  Would you consider weekend morning classes? Have been waiting for ages
                  for your east branch, my PIL stay in the east and they help me to ferry my kids to tuition (I work during wkends too) they are only free in the morning for weekend, could you consider it?

                  Hi iamyoung,

                  Sorry but currently, we might only open the 2 slots, however, it is
                  not confirmed yet that we would have a place in the East, it
                  is just highly probable as we are exploring some options
                  in the East.

                  TAS

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                    jasmineong
                    last edited by

                    The Alternative Story:
                    jasmineong:

                    do you have any other examples of composition startings to share? πŸ˜‰


                    Hi Jasmine,

                    There are a few more composition startings that can be used:

                    1) Description of weather or place

                    Eg (1)- weather (relating to hearing a scream) :

                    -(a) The heat from the hot sun weighed me down as I trudged
                    home after school. Perspiration made my uniform stick like glue to
                    my back. I just could not wait to get out of the heat.

                    As I laboured on, suddenly, I heard a faint cry coming from a
                    nearby void deck. Too tired to do anything about it, I decided
                    to continue walking.

                    \"Help me!\" I could hear the cry again. This time, it sounded more
                    urgent. Despite the heat, I began to run towards the void deck.

                    - (b) As I walked home in the gathering darkness, I could see
                    elongated shadows dancing on the pavement ahead. The wind
                    started to blow and leaves rustled in accompanying harmony
                    to the wind. Shivering, I walked faster. The road ahead
                    seemed deserted. The scenes from the horror show I had just
                    seen began to play on my mind.

                    \"Arghh!\" a sudden shout pierced through the stillness of the night.

                    Turning around, I tried to peer into the darkness. There was no
                    one there. Where had that scream come from?


                    Eg (2) - place (relating to hearing a scream)

                    - The old deserted house stood at the end of the street. Its windows
                    were boarded up. Paint was peeling off the wooden frames of the
                    door. My friends and I opened the gate and walked in.

                    As we did so, it seemed as though the eerie silence of the house
                    had hemmed us in. We no longer heard the cries of the birds or the
                    traffic sounds from the main road. Looking at my friends'
                    faces, I knew they would laugh at me if I backed out.

                    Walking slowly, we began to venture in deeper. Tall grass
                    scratched our legs. The garden was overrun by weeds.
                    Creak..creak..the floorboards creaked underneath our
                    feet as we walked onto the porch. An old rocking chair
                    sat, forlorn and forgotten, in one corner of the porch.
                    Long strands of grey cobweb dangled from it. I tried not to
                    look at the chair, fearing that it would start to move.

                    \"Are you afraid?\" Lynn looked at me, a sneer on her face.

                    Shaking my head, I followed the rest as they opened the
                    main door. Dust notes floated in the air as we
                    stepped into the house. Furniture that must have once
                    looked grand still stood proudly in their place.

                    A grand piano, its wood eaten away at places, was
                    placed right in the middle of the room.

                    \"Heelllp!\" a soft cry seemed to come from upstairs.

                    Petrified, I clutched Lynn's hand.


                    Here, when you use descriptions of a place or weather to start
                    a composition, they introduce the reader to the world
                    of the writer- the writer struggling in the heat, the writer
                    entering a deserted house etc. It gives context and sets the
                    'atmosphere' in the story.

                    Point to note:
                    Some children memorize descriptions of weather and put it
                    into their compositions which is fine but there must be a link
                    to the story. Sometimes their weather descriptions have no
                    link to the story.

                    Eg:

                    - The sun rose majestically in the blue sky. Ducks from a
                    nearby pond quacked comically. The trees swayed gently
                    in the wind.

                    Ring! The bell rang for recess and I could finally get my food.

                    There is no reason to put in the description of the weather here
                    and the child will not get marks for the vocabulary used.
                    Hence, it is good to let your child know that the descriptions must
                    be tied into the story.

                    TAS

                    Tk you so much! Once again, your help is invaluable..must pass this writing skills to my kids hahaha..if only you have a branch at Toa Payoh lah..but nvm I will be the one to try to help them for now. πŸ˜‰

                    If you have anymore compo tips, can pls post it tk you!

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                      singapore45
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                      The Alternative Story:


                      Hi iamyoung,

                      Sorry but currently, we might only open the 2 slots, however, it is
                      not confirmed yet that we would have a place in the East, it
                      is just highly probable as we are exploring some options
                      in the East.

                      TAS
                      Hi TAS,

                      So glad that you are exploring the East, when would it be confirmed?
                      Which part of East are you looking at, would it be far east like Pasir Ris or more central east, I am interested in East Coast area as my cousin's kids stay in that area. She needs to give notice to another centre so if you can provide us a rough estimate of when you are starting, it will be great. :lol:

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                        singapore45
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                        Hi TAS,


                        Sorry, just to let you know my cousin’s kids are in K2 and P2, you do have classes for K2? She is advanced for her age…
                        Sorry to bombard about the east but if you are still looking for a place, could you consider somewhere central east, like where kids from east coast and kallang area can go to? Cos my sister stays at kallang and my cousin stays at east coast so if you have somewhere assessible for both, that would be great.

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