Keys To Writing An Impressive Composition In Secondary 1

Do we not want to write a composition which makes people want to read on without stopping?

Your composition should be a page turner.

Albeit, it is short, I know but you can still make the reader rivetted to every word.

Does it sound too good to be true?

I have news for you.

This can come true if you follow my 5 ‘super-duper’ tips.

All you have to do is to visualize what I am trying to explain.

Are you ready?

1st Tip

All secondary one compositions will delve into the narrative genre. You will be asked to write on reflective, personal recount and narrative topics.

So, what you will really need is a good idea about how to go about this. At English tuition Bishan centre, you will get the right tips straightaway.

The first tip is to understand the question. This means, the key words.

“Write an account of a responsibility that you had to face.”

The key words will be ‘responsibility’ and ‘face’.

You will need to think about different types of responsibility and choose one that is easy for you to write.

Next is facing it. How did you face it or deal with it?

Once you define these key words, you will also have an idea about how to proceed with the story.

Sometimes, the topic is rather simple such as “A mistake.”

The question is straightforward and you can simply think about a way to approach the mistake you want to write about.

2nd Tip

The second tip is rather unusual but it is the most effective.

Think of the ending of your story. If you had chosen the responsibility question, visualize how facing up to it will mean that you felt satisfaction, earned respect and became more independent.

The second one about the mistake could end in learning something. Think about becoming better because of the mistake and how it made you wiser or something along those lines.

Why do you need to think of the ending first? Getting the best english tutor in Bishan makes a difference. They will teach you how to write professionally for exam standards.

Most professional writers do that. It helps to ‘settle’ the story. What I mean is that you can work the story backwards and have a neat story template that makes sense. There will be no chance for loose ends and everything will fall into place.

3rd Tip

Always have an idea about the ‘challenge’ in the story.

A story without a problem or challenge is a story that is not worth telling.

You will need to think of a challenge that is truly arresting and rather mind-blowing. It has to disrupt all preconceived notions and be totally unexpected. Most people get alarmed at the thought of English tuition Singapore. We have rather stiff exam standards but we do need some assistance for writing challenges.

4th Tip

Brush up on your vocabulary and ‘wise sayings.’

Having a good store of idioms, sound vocabulary words and quotes can really help especially when you are groping for an impressive introduction.

Look out for words and phrases that are easy to memorise and recall. These words should be easy to spell and use in a sentence.

Always make sure that you practice making sentences before you attempt to use them in an essay. You will be more confident that way.

5th Tip

My last tip is to finish the composition with a fabulous conclusion.

This is the part when the examiner will read and grade you. You will have to finish with an impactful proverb or learning experience.

You could finish with a learning journey experience where you realised the meaning of the entire experience. Always reveal that the experience left you with the wisdom to face the future. This is not only revelatory but leaves no room in the reader’s mind that it was a composition worth reading.

These are 5 simple tips for you to explore in secondary 1. This may be a daunting year for you as you transition from primary school to secondary but if you are armed with the necessary tools, writing can be a rewarding experience.

Good luck with your writing and keep using these tips till it becomes second nature to you. 😊