English - Creative writing

[Liz_Ryan]

chamonix:

evergreen:

hi

to be frank, its very difficult economically for us to send my kid to these enrichment classes, but i am a enthusiastic mom , i want to help my kid. DOES anybody can give advice on improving creative writing step-by step.

Hi, I'm just clueless as most parents when it comes to creative writing, so can't share any advice on this.

However, I would like to recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Magic-Creating-Stories-that/dp/0060519606/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329816750&sr=8-7. My son read it recently and finds it an inspiration for him to start writing. (He kind of lamented that I should have recommended him the book earlier.) Hopefully this book will inspire your child the same way it does for my son.

Note: This book is meant for encouraging and inspiring one to write, not a step-by-step manual for school composition writing.

Hi,

the Magic Writing book, is it available in our local bookstores here, do u know?

i tried looking, but have not come across yet.....

[KSP]

chamonix:

Hi, I'm just clueless as most parents when it comes to creative writing, so can't share any advice on this.


However, I would like to recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Magic-Creating-Stories-that/dp/0060519606/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329816750&sr=8-7. My son read it recently and finds it an inspiration for him to start writing. (He kind of lamented that I should have recommended him the book earlier.) Hopefully this book will inspire your child the same way it does for my son.

Note: This book is meant for encouraging and inspiring one to write, not a step-by-step manual for school composition writing.

Which level does this book suitable for (P3/4 or P5/6)? Thanks.

[wilburlim]

This book befits for any level, but I would suggest that the earlier your child get accustomed to perusing it, then the results reaped will be much more abundant and efficacious.

[nms1]

wilburlim:

This book befits for any level, but I would suggest that the earlier your child get accustomed to perusing it, then the results reaped will be much more abundant and efficacious.

I just took a look at the book on Amazon and I would say that it is way too advanced for most P2s. Take a look and judge for yourself based on your child's level before buying.

[metz]

Liz_Ryan:

Hi,

the Magic Writing book, is it available in our local bookstores here, do u know?

i tried looking, but have not come across yet.....

Hi Liz_Ryan,

You can borrow the book from NLB.

[metz]

KSP:

chamonix:

Hi, I'm just clueless as most parents when it comes to creative writing, so can't share any advice on this.


However, I would like to recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Magic-Creating-Stories-that/dp/0060519606/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329816750&sr=8-7. My son read it recently and finds it an inspiration for him to start writing. (He kind of lamented that I should have recommended him the book earlier.) Hopefully this book will inspire your child the same way it does for my son.

Note: This book is meant for encouraging and inspiring one to write, not a step-by-step manual for school composition writing.

Which level does this book suitable for (P3/4 or P5/6)? Thanks.

Hi KSP,

According to Amazon, the book is suitable for students 10 years and up.

However, I see no reason why it won't benefit younger students if parents could read the book with them.

[metz]

nms1:

wilburlim:

This book befits for any level, but I would suggest that the earlier your child get accustomed to perusing it, then the results reaped will be much more abundant and efficacious.

I just took a look at the book on Amazon and I would say that it is way too advanced for most P2s. Take a look and judge for yourself based on your child's level before buying.

Recently, I stumbled upon this website http://www.myschoolsuccess.com/ that provides free trial lessons by school levels. This would be more suitable for parents who are looking for guidance on writing school compositions.

[KSP]

chamonix:

KSP:

[quote=\"chamonix\"]Hi, I'm just clueless as most parents when it comes to creative writing, so can't share any advice on this.


However, I would like to recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Magic-Creating-Stories-that/dp/0060519606/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329816750&sr=8-7. My son read it recently and finds it an inspiration for him to start writing. (He kind of lamented that I should have recommended him the book earlier.) Hopefully this book will inspire your child the same way it does for my son.

Note: This book is meant for encouraging and inspiring one to write, not a step-by-step manual for school composition writing.

Which level does this book suitable for (P3/4 or P5/6)? Thanks.

Hi KSP,

According to Amazon, the book is suitable for students 10 years and up.

However, I see no reason why it won't benefit younger students if parents could read the book with them. [/quote]Thanks, my dd is 10. I have bought the book and hope it can do magic for her compo writing. :celebrate:

[mummy so kiasu]

slmkhoo:

KSP:

Thanks, my dd is 10. I have bought the book and hope it can do magic for her compo writing. :celebrate:

I don't think this book is aimed at improving school compos, especially not the Singapore type. This book was a favourite of my older girl for several years, and she re-read it many, many times. I'm not sure how much of it fed into her creative writing as I've not been keeping up with what she writes. But I have read the book once and I really don't think it helps school writing.

As long as it helps to motivate the kids to write, it is a good book & worth reading.

[mummy so kiasu]

slmkhoo:

KSP:

Thanks, my dd is 10. I have bought the book and hope it can do magic for her compo writing. :celebrate:

I don't think this book is aimed at improving school compos, especially not the Singapore type. This book was a favourite of my older girl for several years, and she re-read it many, many times. I'm not sure how much of it fed into her creative writing as I've not been keeping up with what she writes. But I have read the book once and I really don't think it helps school writing.

As long as it helps to motivate the kids to write, it is a good book & worth reading.