<![CDATA[Writers@Work]]>Any good teachers to recommend from W@W. Most of the teachers seem quite new.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/85588/writers-workRSS for NodeSat, 25 Apr 2026 13:45:04 GMTMon, 29 Apr 2024 06:04:53 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:18:06 GMT]]>We tried a few centres for model writing and settled on WOW because I felt the method is the best for my child to score very high mark. Their standard of model comps higher and the child is given a lot of helping words and plot. And there is a draft 2 required which I like ( some centre teachers don’t focus on this which I disagree) the downside is there is not much room of creativity like some said. So if your focus is to see mark improvement in short term and your kid has pretty good memory, their method will work best. We struggle on 30-32 /40 range with another centre and can’t see improvement despite numerous feedback to teacher so end up giving up and move on to WOW.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133194https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133194Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:18:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 26 May 2023 01:32:20 GMT]]>Hi does anyone have the notes for W@W P6 to let go?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2109604https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2109604Fri, 26 May 2023 01:32:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:38 GMT]]>Hi, i am thinking of signing up W@W

May I have any teacher recommendations for Clementi/King’s Arcade branch?
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Also- any one keen to share 50-50 the referral discount?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2109196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2109196Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 19 May 2023 04:50:28 GMT]]>Just sharing my thots on children developing writing skills.


It takes time for young children to learn & pick up the rudiments of good writing skills & to write creativity (some parts can be taught, whilst some are very dependant on the personality or the child to think on the feet & generate ideas they draw fr their experiences).

I know the original founder who started W@W and hv peeped in to the classes. Whilst at lower primary, they let the child ‘copy’ compo phrases, the tutors guide the young kids with the order of starting, describing & concluding a storyline. The teachers might hv used the examples & explained, but the child may not know how to articulate the intent. Writing it out for some kids is one way to do recall & learn the order of story organizing.

Fr upper Pri, they’ll get the class to generate ideas thro fun & frdly activities based on the topic or pics (as in the past) and thereafter, allow the pupils to look at each other’s ideas & discuss. I think it’s fabulous & sth I wld not be able to achieve if my child learn alone fr text or even if I tutor personally. The element of competitiveness & seeing how others can generate ideas diff fr yours is valuable in team learning.

I rmbr the teacher teaching them how development of stories need to change tenses, etc. So, compo writing can’t be hurried. It’s better to allow the child to be exposed to early writing skills then expect the child to write grand compo overnight. It takes practice to formulate order, put in ideas & watch for all the English usage taught apart fr compo writing. Making sense, reflecting & considering if the storyline will satisfy the topic itself is also a skill besides starting well & ending well. Just some of my thots & past experience with the founder of W@W. So, having read some parents’ sharing here, seems they’ve developed much to sharpen their teaching forms.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108998https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108998Fri, 19 May 2023 04:50:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 19 May 2023 03:59:39 GMT]]>

SamCookie\" post_id=\"2108971\" time=\"1684446212\" user_id=\"133743:

Hi, my child has been attending W@W lessons for a few years. The lessons are very much guided and their work follow closely to the model compo. My initial concern is like the rest said, copying. There wasn't much room for creativity. However, my boy enjoyed the lessons and we continue till p6. Come upper primary, they have to add in their own elaboration, own plot bridge, more room for their own writing. We do see the value of the guided writing now as it helps to arm students with many many good phrases and expressions. By doing that, they can then tweet and plug the phrases to their own writing later on. It is better to go to exams with a bank of stories and good phrases in mind..simply no time to think up stories during exams... this is where W@W lessons helps a lot. I guess other centres will do fine too as long as the student revise their stories and phrases regularly. If child is keen, can also self-learn from compo books. W@W model compo is of a higher standard than compo books though. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing.

Just my OWN thought here. I considered compo classes many times in the past and tried a few with my kids and also monitored my nieces and nephews' progress with their own classes.

Compo is ONLY 20% of overall English weightage. If we have to invest so much time and money WEEKLY from P3 to P6 for just the 20% weightage of a subject, is it money and time well spent? There must be a more effective and efficient way. If we are happy to pay for ENJOYMENT, then of course it is different.

I don't agree that there is NO TIME to think up stories during exams. If a child is taught HOW to think and HOW to write, in other words, taught the writing SKILL, then we don't need 4 years of weekly lessons to score for the 20% of English exam. Especially if a child is only P3 and P4, then now is the time to invest in a class that teaches the skill.

Just my own view.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108993https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108993Fri, 19 May 2023 03:59:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 19 May 2023 03:14:18 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2108968\" time=\"1684433714\" user_id=\"9303:

Why go to lessons to copy sample compo? We can copy with a model compo book at home.
That’s my concern too. So I was abit shocked to see that most of the compos she has written so far.. mirrors the sample compo so closely.. she is in P3 now, we sent her for compo classes because she enjoys writing her own stories during her free time.
I have to say she is enjoying the classes though, but the copying of model compos is abit disturbing and kind of defeats the purpose of sending her for classes.
I’m looking for a class that can teach her the various skills and continue to spark that passion in writing, not just for scoring As in class. Any recommendations?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108990https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108990Fri, 19 May 2023 03:14:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 18 May 2023 21:43:32 GMT]]>Hi, my child has been attending W@W lessons for a few years. The lessons are very much guided and their work follow closely to the model compo. My initial concern is like the rest said, copying. There wasn’t much room for creativity. However, my boy enjoyed the lessons and we continue till p6. Come upper primary, they have to add in their own elaboration, own plot bridge, more room for their own writing. We do see the value of the guided writing now as it helps to arm students with many many good phrases and expressions. By doing that, they can then tweet and plug the phrases to their own writing later on. It is better to go to exams with a bank of stories and good phrases in mind…simply no time to think up stories during exams… this is where W@W lessons helps a lot. I guess other centres will do fine too as long as the student revise their stories and phrases regularly. If child is keen, can also self-learn from compo books. W@W model compo is of a higher standard than compo books though. Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108971https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108971Thu, 18 May 2023 21:43:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 18 May 2023 18:15:14 GMT]]>Why go to lessons to copy sample compo? We can copy with a model compo book at home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108968Thu, 18 May 2023 18:15:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 18 May 2023 14:08:31 GMT]]>Do the kids at WoW just copy sample compos? I was told, some lessons they copy sample compo but some lessons they do guided writing on their own. However when I asked my DD, she said, it’s mostly copy sample compos… you just add on your own phrases if you have.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108963Thu, 18 May 2023 14:08:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:19:02 GMT]]>Hi, my son is going to writers at work kings arcade. The teacher gives a lot of ‘feedback’. She is new because I called the centre up. Her instructions are very confusing. Can’t do this, copy this but not that. If it’s so rigid is it actually helping? I have half a mind to withdraw but seems people say their materials are quite good. Or maybe it is the teacher? Any parents with similar experiences?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2099624https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2099624Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:19:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:39:13 GMT]]>Hi I’m interested to send my p3 boy for W@W at king’s arcade. Can anyone share the review for this enrichment? Anyone keen to share the referral program? Thank you

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2098488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2098488Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:39:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:06:16 GMT]]>Hi parents,

I am sourcing for p5-6 Writers@Work materials for my children.
If your children no longer need the notes, I am keen to purchase from you.
Please PM me. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090117https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090117Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:06:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Sat, 08 Oct 2022 03:28:27 GMT]]>Hi,

Pls pm if keen to purchase writing materials P2 to P6.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085122https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085122Sat, 08 Oct 2022 03:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:44:58 GMT]]>Hi , anyone can share more about writers &work ? Their program for lower primary and their teachers please ?

I saw they have a branch in Tiong Bahru.
Any teachers recommendations please.
Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078178Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Sat, 07 May 2022 07:58:06 GMT]]>Hi apologies if this has been asked before.

Appreciate some recent feedback between the write connection and writers at work please?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2066644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2066644Sat, 07 May 2022 07:58:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:51:38 GMT]]>Anyone with Writers at Work and keen to share 50-50 for the referral discount?


Any feedback on teacher Gi-Yen Wan @ Clementi Branch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2055261https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2055261Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:51:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:54:32 GMT]]>Looking to purchase P5 and p6 compo old compo materials, kindly pm me if you have any wanna throw or let go… Thk you !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2041006https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2041006Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:54:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:50:53 GMT]]>Hi

Any recommended teacher at Ang Mo Kio center for P3?
Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2039925https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2039925Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:50:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:26:39 GMT]]>Hi, I am looking for purchase their materials for pri upper level and need it urgently. If you have any to let go, please PM me. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2036536https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2036536Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:26:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:49:20 GMT]]>Hi everyone! I’m planning to enrol my P1 child to W@W Tampines branch, opening this Aug. Seeking for some reviews here for P1 classes. Was told the classes are hybrid mode, physical and online at the same time, will be teaching 10 students in one class. Any recommendations online or physical class is better for a P1 child, mine doesn’t seem to get engage online easily. "Dream off" occasionally.

Is 10 students their standard class size? I find it too many students for hybrid mode lessons for a teacher to focus. Any comments?
Many Thanks in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2029791https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2029791Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:49:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:42:28 GMT]]>im looking for purchase their materials for pri upper level. If you have any to let go please PM me thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2028545https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2028545Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:42:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:35:17 GMT]]>Any parents here in P5 or p6 , kindly pm me?


Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2027372https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2027372Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:35:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Writers@Work on Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:17:22 GMT]]>Anyone with Writers at Work and keen to share 50-50 for the referral discount?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2026918https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2026918Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:17:22 GMT