Programme Overview
Composition Accelerator, P3
Programme Goals
Most P3 students are able to write full stories, but these stories often lack structure and impact.
PSLE Paper 1 doesn’t just test whether a child can write. It tests their ability to come up with a logical plot, with interesting and vivid descriptions, and a satisfying conclusion. When P6 comes around and these fundamental skills are not built, children resort to memorising and regurgitating model compositions.
Our proprietary FormuFlow method introduces 4 powerful Core Themes that underpin almost every PSLE question type. Our curriculum does not jump from one random topic to another every week. Rather, we teach students a flowchart system which helps them generate plot ideas and write smoothly.
By the end of a term, students should be able to come up with vivid and interesting stories in response to any composition question.
PSLE Paper 1 doesn’t just test whether a child can write. It tests their ability to come up with a logical plot, with interesting and vivid descriptions, and a satisfying conclusion. When P6 comes around and these fundamental skills are not built, children resort to memorising and regurgitating model compositions.
Our proprietary FormuFlow method introduces 4 powerful Core Themes that underpin almost every PSLE question type. Our curriculum does not jump from one random topic to another every week. Rather, we teach students a flowchart system which helps them generate plot ideas and write smoothly.
By the end of a term, students should be able to come up with vivid and interesting stories in response to any composition question.
How do we achieve this?
Here is an example of a P3 Composition Accelerator lesson.
Every lesson contains these fixed elements:
In this sample lesson, we explore the theme of Sticky Situations. This is 1 out of 4 of our Core Themes that students must master.
Every lesson contains these fixed elements:
- Learning at least one writing skill (e.g. similes, metaphors)
- Familiarisation with 1 out of 4 of our Core Themes
- A memorable and engaging activity, to reinforce learning outcomes
In this sample lesson, we explore the theme of Sticky Situations. This is 1 out of 4 of our Core Themes that students must master.
Sample Lesson Outline: P3 Composition Accelerator, “Playing Dangerously”
Theme of the Week
A Moment of Folly: Learning to Write About Dangerous Play
Skill of the Week
Vivid verbs, showing manner of speech and movement
A Moment of Folly: Learning to Write About Dangerous Play
Skill of the Week
Vivid verbs, showing manner of speech and movement
Lesson Flow
Warm-Up Game (Engaging Activity)
Students draw Situation Cards (e.g., “standing in a lift”) and Accident Cards (e.g., “tripping over a shoe”) to imagine funny or dramatic mishaps.
Learning Outcome
Builds sequencing and imagination for narrative planning
Learning Outcome
Builds sequencing and imagination for narrative planning
1.
Characterisation Drill
Using guided visuals and phrases, students learn how to show a character’s personality through body language and dialogue.
Learning Outcome
Teaches “Show, Not Tell” using vivid description tools.
Learning Outcome
Teaches “Show, Not Tell” using vivid description tools.
2.
Story Planning: Introduction & Middle
With picture prompts and writing planners, students are guided through building a coherent plot: from mischief to mishap.
Learning Outcome
Focuses on structure, feelings, and cause-effect linking.
Learning Outcome
Focuses on structure, feelings, and cause-effect linking.
3.
Vocabulary Expansion
Helping phrases (e.g., “a mischievous twinkle in her eyes”) are taught for use in writing.
Learning Outcome
Strengthens precise and expressive language.
Learning Outcome
Strengthens precise and expressive language.
4.
Independent Writing
Students write the first half of their story using their planner and helping phrases, with teacher feedback during the process.
Learning Outcome
Applies skills in a focused, scaffolded setting.
Learning Outcome
Applies skills in a focused, scaffolded setting.
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