Use of Vocabulary in Compositions

[Emelyn]

wow...csc....after reading what you have written, i suddenly realised why DS1's compo is so-so only.....


Cos the mother's compo also so-so....I can never write like you !!

自我安慰 ！

[csc]

no la, emelyn, i where got write well... have difficulty expressing my thoughts sometimes, not like buds, Chief, sashimi, insider - :salute:


juz sharing experiences... and i believe practice (with the right techniques) makes perfect (not always...but most of the time)

So keep trying and praising your ds1 for his effort...don't keep pressing him to use the phrases but suggest him to use them... don't compare his work with his peers..

And keeping a diary or journal helps (where writing is made meaningful).Check out buds' blog.

Have fun and enjoy the process. :lol:

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[quote] Posted: 31 Jul 2009 11:43 Post subject:


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no la, emelyn, i where got write well... have difficulty expressing my thoughts sometimes, not like buds, Chief, sashimi, insider - [/quote]csc, don't be so coy lah. I agree with Emelyn's sentiment on your writing style. Err...can give tuition to my two kids?


Hi Emelyn

I know your son reads widely. So does mine. But during PTC last year, the teacher was advising me to introduce to fictional books as DS early last year was only reading non-fiction. This is to build up vocab and the style of writing. Of course as mention by all the experts that have replied earlier, writing diaries, dont go overboard of using too much flowery phrases and idioms (just like food with too much spices, spoils the taste) and use of new words in everday interactions.

My dd full of ideas but very lor soh (long winded) and her grammar is something that really need to work on. But then...same goes to the mum.

[fxchow]

EN:

My dd full of ideas but very lor soh (long winded) and her grammar is something that really need to work on. But then...same goes to the mum.

Hi,

Yup, my DD also very lor soh and her ending always got problem.

Really hope that she can do well on her writting for her prelim and psle which's coming soon.

[Andaiz]

fxchow:

Yup, my DD also very lor soh and her ending always got problem.

Really hope that she can do well on her writting for her prelim and psle which's coming soon.

How about planning the end first? Then work backwards. I remember that I was taught to plan the Intro; Body and Conclusion.

I like CSC's guidelines/suggestion :idea: and will use this for my girls. Thanks!

I'm very verbal a person, so I tend to speak with \"flowery\" language. Once your boy's comfortable using such phrases in his conversation, it's go to his composition as it's now 2nd nature

[Emelyn]

fxchow:

Yup, my DD also very lor soh and her ending always got problem.

My son's ending also got problem. It is like either he has reached the number of words required already :x , or time is up. My hubby once commented that after reading the ending, he felt so anti-climax.

[schellen]

Yes, I hate bad conclusions or worse, no conclusions at all. Imagine if the child was writing a essay with discussions about pros and cons of some issue. Without a conclusion, the reader/marker is left hanging there wondering whether the writer is for or against the issue. Sure to lose some marks this way.

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[quote]I remember that I was taught to plan the Intro; Body and Conclusion. [/quote]
I remember the same thing too. I tried teaching her the same method but apparently it a different method used by teachers. By the look of it, does look like mind mapping.

[Andaiz]

EN:

...apparently it a different method used by teachers. By the look of it, does look like mind mapping.

Mind mapping - Tony Buzan? I agree with the expansion of original/root idea...logical sequence etc...but surely there has to be a conclusion eh?

Not sure if the Creative Writing websites have anything good but usually writing prompts should work right?

Some pointers that may help our kids write:
--Help them find a pen pal that they can write letters to or e-mail.
This will get them into the habit of writing often hopefully!

--Start with getting them to tell you about the movies they love and video games they love all started with the written word. This shows them that writing is everywhere.

--Cut out pictures from magazines and have them write a story to go along with the picture.

--If your children enjoy writing, try submitting their stories to a children's literature magazine or web-site. Once they see their name in print, they'll be hooked! And you'd would be proud too !

Finally, when all else fails, and if they are having trouble with writing or understanding, help them or find them a tutor. Don't let bad habits or lack of writing continue...once you go down this path, it is hard to get back on track.

[buds]

Emelyn:

Any advice how we can get/help/advise/suggest/whatever him to use more vocabulary in his composition?Really feel very frustrated and helpless..

Thought the help was how to help Emelyn help her son use more
vocabulary in his composition? :?

I remember reading that her son's content is good, except for the
vocab part right?

Wah-seh, csc-jie... You've just given, compo tutoring 101 for us all
leh! :lol:


:udawoman:

And now, even I AM interested if you can do tuition for my girls, so i can
relax a bit... How? Can anot? But then again, with such powderful teacher
sure won't come cheap right? *gulp* Hehee... :lol:

Yes, i agree with all that csc is thee best writer to date! No two hoots
about that! Hands down.. So the genes definitely trickled down to your
children csc. That's why they too write well in school!

:celebrate: AND :salute:

PS : True. Agree with the rest..... too colourful a piece may seem a
bit over the top. Moderation is the key! Mebbe the class teacher can
help inspire the writing process and not pressure him to compare with
his peers...