How can your child’s composition about “Killer Litter” stand out from the crowd?
- Firstly, he or she will need to use vivid descriptions to slow down the scene (imagine a video where you press “pause” and “play” constantly and describe each action).
- In addition, your child needs to be able to string these descriptions together with logical sequencing. What event should happen before another? What thought does the character have at this point in time?
- Aside from these, the use of precise verbs and nouns also helps the reader visualise each scene clearly, as though they are right there, watching the story unfold.
In this composition, Huan Ming has done just that by accurately sequencing the sensory descriptions as well as Show, Not Tell reactions of his characters. His slowed-down scenes as well as precise verbs enable the reader to truly picture what is happening in each stage of the story, making this a wonderful read.
At LiteracyPlus, we help pupils understand the importance of having a logical sequence of events in their story and learn about the various Showing techniques to depict a character’s emotions, just like the ones Huan Ming used. Our emphasis on language use also helps our pupils choose precise verbs over simple ones (e.g. “examined” instead of “looked”). Great effort, Huan Ming!
Want your child to craft stories like our LiteracyPlus student?
Sign up for our popular Enhancing English Language Skills (EELS) Programme to developing your child’s English composition writing skills.
Prefer a short writing boost for your child this March?
Our range of March holiday programmes for Primary 4 to Primary 6 pupils will equip your child with some essential composition writing skills as well as address how your child can make his or her composition stand out from the crowd. Click here to find out more!
Sign up with a friend and receive 10% off each!
Follow our Facebook page for more English & Maths tips and tricks as well as programme updates!
Related Posts