Use of Vocabulary in Compositions
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A word of caution: Don't go overboard and end up overusing \"fancy words\" (sorry, I don't know what else to call them
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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 !!
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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.
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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. -
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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.
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fxchow:
How about planning the end first? Then work backwards. I remember that I was taught to plan the Intro; Body and Conclusion.
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.
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
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fxchow:
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.Yup, my DD also very lor soh and her ending always got problem.
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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. -
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...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.
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