<![CDATA[How to improve P1 Compo?]]>My P1 gal has problems with the following in writing 5-8 sentences for compo.

1) though she has learnt phonics, she has difficulties in spelling
2) weak sentence structure
3) writes stuff that are not important
4) always encounters ‘writer’s block’- doesn’t know how to write

She only reads when I ask her to read. If not, she rather looks at the illustrations in the books or draws cos she feels it is more relaxing.
Any suggestions on how to remediate her weaknesses? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12623/how-to-improve-p1-compoRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 17:26:26 GMTTue, 27 Jul 2010 06:32:23 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 06 Apr 2015 03:37:57 GMT]]>

PlayfulFairy:
My P1 gal has problems with the following in writing 5-8 sentences for compo.

1) though she has learnt phonics, she has difficulties in spelling
2) weak sentence structure
3) writes stuff that are not important
4) always encounters 'writer's block'- doesn't know how to write

She only reads when I ask her to read. If not, she rather looks at the illustrations in the books or draws cos she feels it is more relaxing.
Any suggestions on how to remediate her weaknesses? Thanks!
Hi PlayfulFairy,

Perhaps you can get her to brainstorm on the given topic. Try asking your child some questions before getting down to writing. Most of the time, children \"cannot write\" because they are not sure what they can or cannot write. By questioning, you get your child thinking about the topic, which helps him/her identify what he/she can write about. Then, list down her ideas and words that she might want to use on a mind map. Mind mapping can help her better structure her thoughts and ideas.

http://i62.tinypic.com/k15kpg.jpg\">

If she is struggling with sentence structures, you could help her out by providing the most basic structure, then lengthen the sentence by adding on the different parts of speech.

E.g.:

I have a pet dog. (use of nouns)
I have a brown pet dog. (introduce adjective)
I have a brown pet dog. It likes to run. (introduce verb)

Hope this helps 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1486038https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1486038Mon, 06 Apr 2015 03:37:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:44:52 GMT]]>http://i57.tinypic.com/28sv3p4.jpg\"> For P1, I found this book by Evan Moors useful to structure sentences.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484698https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484698Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:44:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 07 Apr 2014 06:18:11 GMT]]>reading is the most powerful way to improve compo and writing. some kids may not like reading at first but you have to encourage them strongly to read. i make sure my kids read about 2-3 books a month to build up on their vocab and knowlege

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1259691https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1259691Mon, 07 Apr 2014 06:18:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:56:34 GMT]]>Check out this link \"All about English Composition\" where I have made some posts here and more relevant to parents concern about their children's writing process.


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 8#p1213828

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213829https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213829Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:56:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:51:15 GMT]]>

PlayfulFairy:
My P1 gal has problems with the following in writing 5-8 sentences for compo.

1) though she has learnt phonics, she has difficulties in spelling
2) weak sentence structure
3) writes stuff that are not important
4) always encounters 'writer's block'- doesn't know how to write

She only reads when I ask her to read. If not, she rather looks at the illustrations in the books or draws cos she feels it is more relaxing.
Any suggestions on how to remediate her weaknesses? Thanks!
Please read to your girl if she dislikes reading. Reading is a very important aspect of writing. There must be input before you can have output. Encourage your girl to read fiction books like fairy tales which will appeal to girls her age. It doesn't matter what she reads as longs as you help her to cultivate the interest to read. Expose her to model compositions and get her to say out rather than write out. Brainstorm with her the composition and build up the plot through verbal discussion with her. Get her to say out what she wants to write. Rephrase her sentence grammatically and get her to write it down. Do not worry about the spelling aspect yet. If your child can't spell certain words while writing out a composition, you can make a note for her to learn those words and test her another day.

The journey to writing is nevertheless easy but constant practice is the essence to grasp the technique of writing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213826https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213826Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:51:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:52:18 GMT]]>

phtthp:
Blue Pearl:


Do you have any ideas on how we can teach our kids to write compo ?

http://ingspirations.com/2013/09/23/pic ... the-story/

Thanks for sharing! :please:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213573https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213573Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:52:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:11:06 GMT]]>

Blue Pearl:

Do you have any ideas on how we can teach our kids to write compo ?
http://ingspirations.com/2013/09/23/pic ... the-story/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1213115Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:11:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:42:35 GMT]]>Tks jetsetter

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210529https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210529Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:42:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:37:05 GMT]]>blue pearl: u can read http://ingspirations.com/2013/04/09/stellar-modified-language-experience-approach/ also.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210521Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:37:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:29:17 GMT]]>Many thanks phtthp . I am unable to open Mlea (modified language experience approach)

http://www.schoolbag.sg/archives/2012/0 ... h_pict.php


Do you have any ideas on how we can teach our kids to write compo

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210515https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210515Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:29:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:04:15 GMT]]>For p1 :

Minimum 60 words (write in paragraph format), end of term 3.

For p2 :
Minimum 80 to 100 words.
(Write in paragraph format)

Example
Mlea group writing @ pei Chun primary :-
https://sites.google.com/a/moe.edu.sg/i ... up-writing


Mlea (modified language experience approach)
http://www.schoolbag.sg/archives/2012/0 ... h_pict.php

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_raFUm5kQl4

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1210486Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:04:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:50:22 GMT]]>

Lalamum:
jeestan:

Maybe, you can get her to keep writing everyday a little to practise, or you could get her some good assessment books on creative writing..I think

the book by Lisa Tan is not bad.

Hi,

I agree the books by Lisa are very good but please don't give it to your DD now since she is having problems in writing. Lisa's work is of high level and it may work against us.

I have nothing against Lisa's books as I think she does a wonderful job and my 2 gals are in her centre but you need to use other books (with interesting illustrations) for a P1 child.

Anyway for P1 the method MOE uses is MLEA ( you can get details from MOE www)

How is the book look like?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155308https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155308Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:50:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:43:15 GMT]]>

jeestan:
Maybe, you can get her to keep writing everyday a little to practise, or you could get her some good assessment books on creative writing..I think

the book by Lisa Tan is not bad.
Hi,

I agree the books by Lisa are very good but please don't give it to your DD now since she is having problems in writing. Lisa's work is of high level and it may work against us.

I have nothing against Lisa's books as I think she does a wonderful job and my 2 gals are in her centre but you need to use other books (with interesting illustrations) for a P1 child.

Anyway for P1 the method MOE uses is MLEA ( you can get details from MOE www)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155296https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155296Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:43:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:10:06 GMT]]>any good model composotion for p1 tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1148358https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1148358Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:10:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:15:02 GMT]]>Hi,


Thanks for the information... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244537https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244537Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:15:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:54:23 GMT]]>

Yerdua:
My ds's school requirement for picture composition is 60 words at the term 3.

Mine used to be 80. :shock: :shock:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244447https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244447Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:54:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:50:42 GMT]]>My ds’s school requirement for picture composition is 60 words at the term 3.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244445https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244445Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:50:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:41:49 GMT]]>Usually at P1, we would start off with 5-6 sentences. Then it will slowly develop into 10 sentences.


Depending on the school, some may introduce paragraphing to the children. As such, they may need to write 15 - 20 sentences.

For my students, I encourage them to write at least 15 sentences by end of P1. The faster ones would be taught paragraphing by end of T3. I normally start introducing paragraphing to them in Nov/Dec of their P1 year.

For P2, I normally teach them about structure (introduction, body/climax and ending/conclusion). They also learn about different types of introductions and how to pepper their compos with creative phrases.
Most importantly, I start teaching them direct speech and how to write with proper punctuation. Some of them are rather advanced and want to learn indirect speech (reported speech).


You can try letting her read some model compositions. It helps them to get a rough idea of what is expected from them.

Also, when watching TV programs, get her to re-tell the story in her own words. There are a few ‘common topics’ that you can search on Youtube for relevant videos and get her to describe from there. Examples: traffic accidents, good deeds (help the blind to cross the road), fire (complete with ambulance and fire engines) and celebrations.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244417Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:41:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:16:43 GMT]]>

BigDad:
Hi,


I wonder how long can your child write, some teachers keep telling the students not to write to long but then it kills the creativity right..what do you all think?
I would too like to know what's the average lines a P1/P2 child needs to write.

I remember when I was in P1/P2(I'm in P6 this year),my compositions were one page with paragraphs and everything.

I still have my younger years compositions booklets with me

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244410https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244410Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:16:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:35:15 GMT]]>Hi,


I wonder how long can your child write, some teachers keep telling the students not to write to long but then it kills the creativity right…what do you all think?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243995https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243995Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:35:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:07:20 GMT]]>

Funz:
Start by doing a mindmap of the topic that they are to write about. I find that it is helpful for show and tell as well. Guide her by using the 5 Ws and 1 H, who, what, when, where, why and how. 1 sentence for each W and H and you have yourself 5-6 sentences already.


Spelling and sentence construction will need a bit of drilling.

Actually mindmapping is a very good tool to teach our children and it is something that they can apply throughout their education.
:goodpost:

I will try your method on the 5Ws and 1H too. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243489https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243489Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:07:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:07:20 GMT]]>Start by doing a mindmap of the topic that they are to write about. I find that it is helpful for show and tell as well. Guide her by using the 5 Ws and 1 H, who, what, when, where, why and how. 1 sentence for each W and H and you have yourself 5-6 sentences already.


Spelling and sentence construction will need a bit of drilling.

Actually mindmapping is a very good tool to teach our children and it is something that they can apply throughout their education.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243222https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243222Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:07:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:52:25 GMT]]>

PlayfulFairy:
My P1 gal has problems with the following in writing 5-8 sentences for compo.

1) though she has learnt phonics, she has difficulties in spelling
2) weak sentence structure
3) writes stuff that are not important
4) always encounters 'writer's block'- doesn't know how to write

She only reads when I ask her to read. If not, she rather looks at the illustrations in the books or draws cos she feels it is more relaxing.
Any suggestions on how to remediate her weaknesses? Thanks!
Get some model compositions for her to read at leisure. Available from popular bookshop

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243204https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243204Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:52:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to improve P1 Compo? on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:16:03 GMT]]>Maybe, you can get her to keep writing everyday a little to practise, or you could get her some good assessment books on creative writing…I think

the book by Lisa Tan is not bad.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243178Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:16:03 GMT