A deep-dive programme focused on Paper 1: Continuous Writing and Situational Writing.
Offering focused training in the area that feels the most open-ended and difficult. Our proprietary FormuFlow method helps students:
- Generate original story ideas
- Structure compelling narratives
- Express themselves with clarity, voice, and emotional depth
FormuFlow is a proprietary system developed by Curion to help children write effortlessly and originally.
It’s built on 4 Core story themes that act as a mental shortcut to generating strong composition ideas.
Students are taught to think systematically. When answering any composition question, they start from the 4 Core Themes, moving downwards into Sub-Themes.
Why does my child need the FormuFlow method?
For example, a question like “Write about a time you felt guilty” seems simple, but it requires a child to:
- Recognise guilt as the central emotional theme,
- Choose an event that meaningfully explores it,
- And reflect on moral decisions and consequences in a coherent, structured way.
Without guided practice in identifying abstract themes and mapping them into a logical story, many students struggle to respond with depth and clarity.
Include at least one of these pictures: a torn library book, a birthday cake, or a pair of muddy shoes.
“Guilt means someone made a mistake and felt bad. Hmm, sounds like a Sticky Situations story theme”
“Under this Core Theme, I remember three sub-themes. I could use the sub-theme “Moral Quandaries”.
In class, I learnt that a moral quandary is an inner conflict between opposing values and principles, where neither option feels entirely right or wrong.”
“I think the torn library book is most relevant here, because it looks like someone did something wrong. Maybe my friend damaged an expensive and precious book, and I am struggling between lying to protect my friend, or telling the truth to protect what’s right.
In my story, I will focus on the moral quandary between loyalty and honesty.
If I tell the truth, I feel guilty for betraying my friend. But if I lie to protect my friend, I might feel guilty for being dishonest or for letting someone else take the blame.“
The child feels in control.
They are able to approach any composition prompt, transforming their natural ideas into polished, high-scoring stories with clarity and confidence.
“Guilt… okay, I think I memorised one model compo about breaking a vase. Maybe I can change it a bit to fit the question.”
“That evening, my mother noticed the missing vase. I denied everything. My heart was pounding. I felt guilty because I had lied to her. The guilt was overwhelming. My eyes welled up with tears. I felt like a criminal.”
The student’s writing checks the box for keywords like “guilty” but lacks real emotional depth. Instead of showing inner conflict or personal reflection, the story just focuses on getting caught.
The phrase “I felt like a criminal” is over-the-top for something like breaking a vase, and shows a lack of nuance and vocabulary control.
The ending is still centered around punishment, not personal emotion, so it misses the point of the question.
The Formuflow Method equips children with a systematic way to approach any composition prompt.
Deep thematic recognition
Organised through themes
Guided but original
High
This is how we would structure a thematic lesson on “Moral Quandaries”:
This could be either one of the following:
The Class Vote Dilemma
Students anonymously vote on whether to give a prize to the top scorer or someone who rarely wins, sparking a discussion on fairness vs. kindness.
Guilt-o-Meter Ranking Game
Students rank short moral scenarios by how guilty they would feel, then debate which values were in conflict and why guilt isn’t always straightforward.
Moral Corners
A fast-paced classroom game where students physically choose between conflicting values (e.g., honesty vs. loyalty) by running to different corners, then defend their choices in a friendly debate.
Introduction to thematic thinking. A simpler version of the 4 Core Themes are taught.
Main Skills Focused On:
- Plot bridging
- Logic and sequencing
- Story adaptation
Deepening thematic thinking. Honing exam technique. Teaching a full version of the 4 Core Themes.
Main Skills Focused On:
- Question analysis
- Emotional depth of story
- Language sophistication
- Story adaptation
- Stamina and exam-savviness
Memorising compositions is a risky, last-ditch attempt to chase marks before exams. While it may offer short-term gains, it leaves students unprepared for unfamiliar topics and higher-level writing demands. Our thematic framework may be more reliable, but it does take time to master. Nevertheless, the long-term rewards are immense.
FormuFlow teaches transferable skills. For example, students learn to identify core themes (e.g., moral dilemmas) and interpret them in new contexts. This is an essential skill for secondary school literature analysis and ‘A’ Level GP essays.
Rather than memorising and forgetting, your child will be building a foundation that lasts far beyond one exam.
Duration: 2 hours
Fees Per Lesson: $67
Fees Per Term (12 lessons): $804
Duration: 2 hours
Fees Per Lesson: $80
Fees Per Term (12 lessons): $960
While memorising model compositions may seem helpful, it often backfires. Children end up copying entire plots or phrases without truly understanding them. When exam questions differ from what they’ve memorised, they struggle to adapt and may go off-topic. Their writing also tends to sound forced, awkward, or overly cliché—something markers pick up on quickly.
Children who rely on rote memorisation often face:
- Low originality: Their stories sound like copies and lack personal voice.
- Inflexibility: They panic when the question isn’t what they expected.
- Misused vocabulary: They apply phrases out of context without knowing why they work.
- Boredom: Repetition feels dull, which makes writing a chore.
- Low confidence: They become dependent on “perfect templates” and fear making mistakes
Yes! Formuflow is specially designed for Primary 3–5 students who are building foundational skills for PSLE Continuous Writing. It focuses on thinking, not memorising, so your child will feel confident, prepared, and original on exam day.
Formuflow doesn’t teach children to memorise model compositions. It teaches them how to build their own stories with confidence and creativity. It’s a structured yet flexible method that helps every child feel equipped to tackle any question.
Formuflow is a proprietary system developed by Curion to help children write effortlessly and originally. It’s built on four universal story themes that act as powerful thinking tools. These themes guide students in generating fresh ideas, building strong story arcs, and expressing themselves clearly, without relying on memorisation.
With Formuflow, your child will:
- Think independently using creative prompts and structured guidance
- Adapt easily to different composition questions in school or exams
- Use vocabulary meaningfully rather than awkwardly inserting big words
- Enjoy writing again through engaging activities and interactive lessons
- Grow confident in their own voice and storytelling ability
Curion’s Formuflow method is not only more efficient for tackling questions, it is also more reliable than traditional rote memorisation.
Most students go into exams carrying a few small pails, each representing a memorised model composition. If the exam question happens to match one of the pails, great—they catch some “rain.” But if it doesn’t? The rain just slips past, and they’re left scrambling.
Formuflow is different. It’s like building a giant water-catching system—a framework that stretches wide and deep. No matter where or how the rain falls (aka, what the composition topic is), your child is prepared.
Curion’s method is a lot more efficient and reliable for scoring in the PSLE.
There is some degree of familiarisation, as students must remember how the themes are categorised, and must also recall vocabulary learnt under each theme. However, this is significantly less memorisation than having to remember 30-50+ compositions, and none of the memorised questions might even turn up on exam day.
It is a common misconception that Curion teaches students to memorise what to write. Formuflow isn’t about memorising what to write. It teaches students how to think.
Yes, students will learn and internalise the four Formuflow themes and useful vocabulary. But unlike model compositions, these are not fixed scripts, they’re mental tools. We use them to help students generate their own ideas and express themselves clearly.
Think of it like learning how to cook: memorising a recipe limits you. But understanding key ingredients and techniques? That gives you the freedom to create any dish. Similarly, Formuflow gives your child the building blocks to write confidently and creatively, without ever being boxed into a template.
Secondly, we make learning retention effortless, by weaving these concepts into hands-on projects and fun, meaningful activities in every lesson. Through guided practice, collaborative storytelling, games, and visual tools, children don’t just memorise, they internalise.
Week by week, their creative instincts sharpen. Theme by theme, their writing becomes more confident, original, and emotionally expressive.
Curious to see the difference?
Book a trial class and watch your child discover the joy of language learning.
