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Contents

(I) Model Composition Analysis 3

(II) Planning for Success 6

(III) Summary of Good Writing and Storytelling Techniques 7

(IV) Quick Steps to Tackling Continuous Writing 8

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(I) Model Composition Analysis

Read the model composition below on ‘A Substitute Teacher’. Pay attention to how each
of the five parts of the story is summarised.

“Everyone! Return to your seats now and read your books Orientation:
quietly!” I ordered the class fiercely, furrowing my eyebrows in class as a
substitute teacher,
disapprovingly. Certainly, the students of my substitute class were trying to manage the
a handful! The class immediately quietened down so much that I students
could hear a pin drop. Grumbling to myself, I resumed marking the
huge mountain of worksheets piled on one side of the teacher’s
table, where I sat at the head of the classroom. Suddenly, I heard
the squeaking of a chair. Glancing up, I caught sight of a student
sneaking away from his seat.

Suspicious, I called out sternly, “Where do you think you

Rising Action:
are heading, little boy?” The student, who went by the name of
student behaves
Gavyn, stuttered as he tried to find an excuse, “I… I need to …. to suspiciously
tell my classmate that a teacher needs… needs to see him.”
Eyeing him with a doubtful look on my face, I continued to slog
through the pile of worksheets that were patiently waiting to be
marked. Little did I know what Gavyn had in store for me…

“I have a surprise for you. I hope you like it, Madam Rose!”
Gavyn’s familiar voice rang in my ears. I wished that I had never Climax:
given him my attention. The moment I looked up from my marking, student releases
grasshopper in my
Gavyn released an enormous, ugly grasshopper from his cupped face
hands. As if right on cue, the giant green thing hopped onto the
desk and landed squarely on my face, making itself comfortable
as it sat there proudly. Refusing to budge, that irritating insect
looked as if it was mocking me.

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With my eyes as wide as plates, I panicked and flailed my

arms wildly, trying to smack the disgusting creature away from my Falling Action:
class laughs at me
face. Upon seeing this, the entire class erupted into peals of when I panic
laughter. The students wiped their tear-streaked faces and
clutched their aching sides. Fear was written all over my face as I
felt the floodgates in my eyes threatening to open. At last, the icky
grasshopper hopped back into Gavyn’s cupped hands, snuggling
in with ease.

Staring at Gavyn with a bug-eyed gaze, I could feel the

veins in my forehead starting to throb. I instructed him sternly,
“Gavyn, let the grasshopper out of the window and come with me Resolution:
student apologises
to the principal’s office this instant!” As he followed me out of the for the prank
door, a look of contrition filled his face as he gazed down at the
floor abashedly. With head bowed, Gavyn apologised to me,
“Madam Rose, I am very sorry. I vow never to play such a nasty
prank on you again.” My face softened as I relented, explaining to
him gently why he was in the wrong.

Top Tip!

Using a strong beginning like a speech, sound or action can be very

useful in capturing the reader’s attention. Instead of, “It was a bright and
sunny morning”, make use of more unique starting techniques to set your
story apart!

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Do you remember the basic elements of a good story?

Story Mountain

Climax:
• main Problem in the story
• most exciting/action-packed
scene

Rising Action: Falling Action:

• lead up to the main • how the Problem was
Problem solved

Orientation: Resolution:
• introduce characters and setting • Consequences of the
start with a “BANG!” so that the main events in the story
writing will ‘hook’ the reader • Reflections of the
• ensure the 4Ws are addressed writer/main character.

Top Tip!

Remember to KISS: Keep It Simple and Succinct. Get

to the main part of your story (the Climax) quickly so
that you have enough time to focus on
the details that matter. A strong story
should be relatively straightforward
from start to finish, without details that
confuse the reader.

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(II) Planning for Success
With reference to ‘The Substitute Teacher’, here is how we can plan out the 5 parts of the story on the Story Mountain.

Climax:

student releases grasshopper in my

face

Rising Action: Falling Action:

student behaves suspiciously class laughs at me when I panic

Orientation: Resolution:

in class as a substitute teacher, trying A Substitute student apologises for the prank
to manage the students Teacher

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(III) Summary of Good Writing and Storytelling Techniques

Do you remember some of the basic skills, techniques and elements that go into a good
composition?

Skill/Technique Details
Beginning of the story (first sentence of the story)
uses either
:
• dialogue (speech)
Start with a BANG! • sound
• thought
• action
• feeling
The main storyline containing 5 parts:
o Orientation
o Rising Action
Plan/Plot
o Climax
o Falling Action
o Resolution
Used to describe a single emotion:
• Facial expression
FATS • Actions
• Thoughts
• Speech
Details relating to the sense of:
• sight
5 Senses/Sensory • hearing
Description • taste
• smell
• touch (including sensation)
• similes
• metaphors
Literary Devices • personification
• hyperbole
• idioms
• hope or wish
• decision
• feeling
Excellent Endings
• memory/memorable image
• action
• lesson learnt

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(IV) Quick Steps to Tackling Continuous Writing

When you approach the Continuous Writing component, what is the first thing you should
do?

Let’s look at the HEAD approach:

What does the topic mean? What

• Highlight the key words in the topic
does your story require?

You must provide the answers to

• Examine the prompting questions given
these questions in your story.

Which picture can you use

• Analyse the pictures meaningfully to create a relevant
story?

Think about the details of your

story and focus on what you want
• Develop the plot
to write for your orientation,
climax and resolution.

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