Teaching a primary school student in Singapore to excel in Chinese Composition (写作) requires a structured approach that builds vocabulary, sentence structure, content creativity, and exam strategy. Here’s how you can guide them effectively, with 4–5 key steps:
✅ Step 1: Build a Strong Vocabulary Foundation (词汇积累)
- Teach theme-specific vocabulary (e.g. school life, helping others, celebrations).
- Create a vocabulary notebook with model phrases and idioms (好词好句).
- Use visuals, mind maps, or flashcards to reinforce memory.
Example: For the theme “助人为乐”, teach words like 帮助、关心、感激、感动、热心.
✅ Step 2: Master Sentence Structures and Descriptive Techniques (句子结构与描写方法)
- Practice using 比喻、拟人、夸张 and other descriptive techniques.
- Train the student to write 有感情的句子 (emotionally rich sentences).
- Use “三感描写” method – 描写人的感受、动作、表情.
Example: 他双手发抖，脸色苍白，眼眶含着泪水。
✅ Step 3: Teach Composition Structure (作文结构)
Use the 起承转合 or 六段式 approach:
- 开头 – 点出主题，引人入胜
- 起 – 介绍人物/背景
- 承 – 事情发展
- 转 – 事情高潮/转折
- 合 – 结尾总结感想，升华主题
- (Optional) 加入对话或回忆增加感染力
✅ Step 4: Analyze and Learn from Model Essays (范文学习)
- Highlight good vocabulary, structure, and emotional depth.
- Rewrite or expand on parts of model essays.
- Compare their own compositions with good examples.
✅ Step 5: Practice Regularly with Feedback (练习与反馈)
- Assign regular writing on common PSLE topics.
- Give specific and constructive feedback on:
- 内容是否贴题？
- 描写是否具体生动？
- 句子是否通顺？
- Teach how to self-check for grammar, flow, and clarity.