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Holiday Programme
May - June 2018
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A. CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMMES
* Each class will be implementing our innovative flashcards method to help your child
learn compositions more effectively and efficiently.
With the revised PSLE syllabus being implemented for about 4 years now,
composition topics tested and done in schools are increasingly varied. There are 3
main difficulties faced by students in composition writing based on this revised
syllabus:
#1: Challenging Scenario #2: Tricky Theme #3: Simplistic Theme
Most students would At times, the theme can be Students may struggle to
struggle when given rather tricky. For example, in come up with a plot that is
scenarios that they have not a theme such as “Unfair interesting when the theme
been exposed to before, and Punishment”, some students given seems rather simplistic.
find it difficult to come up may not focus on the As such, their compositions
with a good plot punishment being ‘unfair’ end up too short and without
immediately. and simply write about any sufficient build up.
punishment. Also, students
may not know how to resolve
a punishment that seems
unfair. Some students may
also go off-topic by writing
about getting into a fight or
hurting someone, which
would not justify the
punishment as being ‘unfair’.
With these challenges and demands of topics and plots tested, we hope that this
Holiday Programme will offer your children greater exposure to approach different
topics and scenarios. This would equip them with more ideas and techniques to
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1. CREATIVE WRITING + ORAL (Primary 1 - Primary 3)
The following topics will be covered in our Primary 1 - Primary 3 Creative Writing and
Oral classes:
Level Composition Topics
Primary 1 / 2 (1) Theme: Dangerous Act
Pictures: Boy jumping from high place / Swinging on curtain / Boy injured
Possible plots:
(A) You were watching a Spiderman cartoon on television and decided to try "flying"
by jumping from your double decker bed.
(B) You were watching a Tarzan cartoon on television and decided to try swinging
around by using the curtains in the living room.
(2) Theme: Doing the Right Thing
Pictures: Fingers on lips / Someone littering / Teacher praising student
Possible plots:
(A) You heard your classmates making a lot of noise in the school library and
reminded them to keep quiet.
(B) You saw someone littering in the canteen and went to pick up the rubbish.
Primary 3 (1) Theme: Brave / Heroic Act
Pictures: Boy trapped under tree / Two people fighting / Teacher praising student
Possible plots:
(A) You and your classmates went to help a boy trapped under a fallen tree
(B) You and your classmates went to stop a fight in school
(2) Theme: Rash Act
Pictures: Boy pushing his brother / Old lady falling down / Boy looking scared
Possible Plots:
(A) You fought with your younger sibling and pushed him/her down the stairs in anger
(B) You were running in down the escalator and pushed an old lady down in your
hurry
Each student will receive four model compositions throughout our two-day
programme. We will also be covering other creative-writing techniques. They include:
• Varied sentence structure
• Good vocabulary
• Building tension
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2. PURE CREATIVE WRITING (Primary 4 - Primary 6)
Each student will learn six different composition topics (four model compositions +
two additional application worksheets). These application worksheets teach students
how to apply the phrases and plots they have learnt across similar compositions. This
is important because the new syllabus encourages students to think more in depth
and bring in moral values into their stories. Because of that, the topics that can be
tested on are much more varied and students can no longer just rely on memorising
model compositions. Learning how to apply their phrases and plots allow for a wider
range of topics a student can cover in their revision.
The following topics will be covered in our Primary 4 – Primary 6 Pure Creative Writing
classes:
Level Composition Topics
Primary 4 (1) Theme: Brave / Heroic Act
Pictures: Boy trapped under tree / Two people fighting / Teacher praising student
Possible plots:
(A) You and your classmates went to help a boy trapped under a fallen tree
(B) You and your classmates went to stop a fight in school
(2) Theme: Rash Act
Pictures: Boy pushing his brother / Old lady falling down / Boy looking scared
Possible Plots:
(A) You fought with your younger sibling and pushed him/her down the stairs in anger
(B) You were running in down the escalator and pushed an old lady down in your
hurry
Additional Material: Composition Application Worksheet for ‘Brave/Heroic Act’
Primary 5 / 6 (1) Theme: Unfair Treatment
Pictures: Old man at hawker centre / Construction worker / Lady shouting
Possible plots:
(A) You witnessed a cleaner at the hawker centre being shouted at / verbally abused
(B) You witnessed a foreign worker being shoved and bullied
(2) Theme: Regretful Incident
Pictures: Rollercoaster / Homeless man / A boy looking sick
Possible plots:
(A) You ate too much and thought you could go for a roller coaster ride at the theme
park
(B) You walked past an old homeless man who needed help but ignored him. When
you remembered and went back, it was too late.
Additional Material: Composition Application Worksheet for ‘Regretful Incident’www.thealternativestory.com support@thealternativestory.com B. PAPER 2 PROGRAMMES (Primary 5 - Primary 6) Between levels, certain jumps may be more pronounced than others. This is especially true for the new Primary 5 and 6 students who will find that much more is required of them in their respective levels. As such, we have planned special intensive classes to help students specifically for their Paper 2 component. Segments such as Grammar and Synthesis will be broken down into specific topics, so that students will learn the respective techniques and rules necessary to answer the questions. Special ‘challenging’ questions will also be set, so as to give the students a foretaste of the challenge to come. We will also be going through the Comprehension segment. Many times, students lack precision in their answers, or they fail to recognise the requirements of the questions. Sometimes, they simply struggle with the passage. We aim to show them that Comprehension, while seemingly abstract, can actually be broken down into concrete strategies and techniques. Aside from Grammar, Synthesis and Comprehension Open-Ended, we will also be covering the following components: • Comprehension Cloze • Editing • Visual Text
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HOLIDAY PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
1. Every programme will run for TWO days only.
2. The maximum number of students per class is 12.
3. All class timings are from 9.30am - 1.30pm (4 hours). This includes a 30-minute
lunch break for all students.
Programmes (9.30am - 1.30pm)
Level Days / Dates (2018) Day Venue
P1 Creative AMK 702 / Parkway /
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday
Writing and Oral Bukit Timah
28th May - 29th May Monday - Tuesday AMK 702
P2 Creative
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday AMK 702 / Parkway
Writing and Oral
7th June - 8th June Thursday - Friday Parkway / Bukit Timah
28th May - 29th May Monday - Tuesday AMK 702 / Parkway
P3 Creative
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday AMK Hub / Clementi
Writing and Oral
4th June - 5th June Monday - Tuesday AMK Hub / Parkway
28th May - 29th May Monday - Tuesday AMK Hub / Parkway
P4 Pure AMK 702 / Parkway /
4th June - 5th June Monday - Tuesday
Creative Writing Bukit Timah
7th June - 8th June Thursday - Friday Clementi
28th May - 29th May Monday - Tuesday AMK 702 / Parkway
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday Clementi
P5 Pure
Creative Writing 4th June - 5th June Monday - Tuesday Parkway
7th June - 8th June Thursday - Friday AMK Hub / Bukit Timah
P5 Paper 2
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday AMK 702 / Parkway
Intensive
28th May - 29th May Monday - Tuesday AMK Hub / Parkway
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday Bukit Timah
P6 Pure
Creative Writing 4th June - 5th June Monday - Tuesday AMK 702
AMK Hub / Parkway /
7th June - 8th June Thursday - Friday
Clementi
31st May - 1st June Thursday - Friday AMK Hub / Parkway
P6 Paper 2
Intensive AMK Hub / Parkway /
4th June - 5th June Monday - Tuesday
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ADMINISTRATION AND COST
A. COST
Price# (Before GST)
Programmes Group ^ Early Bird
Normal Early Bird*
(4 people) + Group *^
All programmes $265.00 $250.00 $255.00 $245.00
# Prices listed are for one student and are subject to 7% GST.
* All Early Bird promotions are eligible only until 4th May 2018. To enjoy Early Bird Discount, all
payments must be made by the 4th May 2018. An enquiry via email does not make one eligible for an
early bird discount. A full registration is required for one to be eligible for the discount.
^ Students forming the group has to be 4 different students. Group discounts will be eligible across all
levels, programmes and locations.
B. REGISTRATION
All registration can be made online via the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/MayJuneHP2018
Registration will end on 23rd May 2018. Do note that our administrators will reply
you with a confirmation email within THREE working days. You will receive an email to
confirm your child’s registration.
C. PAYMENT
All payment should be made via Cash or NETS only at any of our branches. We will
not be accepting any cheque payment / bank transfers.
Details of our branch addresses and operating hours can be found on our website at
https://thealternativestory.com/branches/.
Payments must be made within one week upon receiving the confirmation email
from our administrators. Otherwise, TAS reserves the right to release your slot to
others on the waiting list. In order to enjoy Early Bird discounts, payment must be
made by the 4th May 2018.
Note:
• No cheque payments will be accepted at our branches.
• Registrations beyond the registration date may also be given to you if slots are still
available. In such cases, payments must be made in Cash / NETS only within 3
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D. LUNCH
Lunch will be provided from McDonalds for both days of the Holiday Programme.
Food Choices
Cheeseburger
Cup of corn /
Filet O Fish + packet of fries
+ A packet of Ribena
McChicken
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any special request or changes to the meal.
Parents may choose to opt out of this lunch option and prepare their own meals from
home. However, prices for our Holiday Programme will remain the same. Students will
not be allowed to leave the centres to purchase food or drinks from nearby eateries.
E. STATIONERY
PRIMARY 1 - 2 PRIMARY 3 PRIMARY 4 - 6
Pencil and Eraser ✔ ✔ ✔
Pen and Correction Tape ✔
Green Pen (for corrections), Red ✔ ✔ ✔
Pen (for marking purposes)
A4 Size Whiteboard, Marker, ✔ ✔ ✔
Duster (for class participation)
Other stationery (for e.g. ✔ ✔ ✔
highlighter, stapler, ruler)
F. TERMS & CONDITIONS
(i) No refunds will be given for any cancellation once payment has been made as a
slot has already been reserved for you. However, materials used for the Holiday
Programme will be provided for you. These materials can be collected from 28th May
2018 onwards at the respective branches according to our opening hours (stated on
our website).
(ii) We highly recommend registered students to attend the full two-day course he/she
has registered for to prevent a disruption in your child’s learning environment. However,
a make-up class can be arranged depending on the availability of the slot. TAS will not
be liable if any materials taught are repeated in the make-up class. Every class is taught
at a pace suitable for the class.
For further enquiries, you may email us at info@thealternativestory.com.
Yours sincerely,
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