When it comes to writing for Primary 5, meeting the exam requirements is just as important as applying the writing skills like character voice. The main exam requirement is that the story must fully reflect the title. The story should show the idea or theme given in the title, so it is clear and relevant …
Character voice For Primary 5 writing, besides learning how to start the story with a flashback, giving a unique voice to the main character makes the story more interesting to the reader. In this post, we will use a story based on the title “A new experience” to illustrate how to effectively use character voice …
Primary 5 composition topic – Introduction In one of our previous posts, we highlighted the common titles for the Primary 5 composition exam. Today, we are going to use a model sample to illustrate how to write a story for a Primary 5 composition topic as according to exam requirements. Point (1) – Begin with …
What to expect for Primary 5 composition Moving up from Primary 4, the Primary 5 English composition format is relatively similar with with one title and three pictures. However, the total marks will be 40 marks. Despite the similar format, there are new rules to learn for Primary 5 English composition. These rules will apply …
Although most pupils focus on the different ways to start a Primary school composition, knowing how to end it with a proper conclusion is just as important. Why is a conclusion important for a Primary school composition? A conclusion provides a complete ending to the story. By reading the conclusion, a reader should clearly understand …
Introduction to creative writing classes for Primary school Creative writing classes for Primary school provide instruction and practice. With the learning, pupils can confidently tackle and excel in the composition exam. However, many pupils fear not knowing what to write for a composition. As a result, many pupils attempt to spot exam topics and memorise …
Besides using a flashback introduction to start the composition, pupils can also learn how to write a story hook for Primary 5 compositions. A story hook begins the story in an interesting way. This technique is suitable not just for the writing of Primary 5 compositions but also PSLE compositions. A story hook is a …
For Primary 5 composition , markers prefer that pupils start the story with a different type of beginning so a flashback introduction fulfills the markers’ requirements. It begins the story with a single event which triggers the main character’s memory of the entire incident. What to write for a flashback introduction A strong flashback introduction …
Why is it important to know the different ways to start a PSLE composition? For the PSLE exam, one of the basic requirements is to start a PSLE composition with a creative beginning. The purpose is to start the story off on the right foot by engaging the reader. How to start a composition then? …
For the Primary 5 composition exam, the exam format is identical to the PSLE composition examination. This means pupils have two years of practice with the same format. Although the format is similar, the titles are slightly different as they progress in difficulty level. To better prepare for the composition exam, it is important to …
