Composition Writing: The marking and review
My eyes opened. The thoughts which I fell asleep with were the same ones lingering in my mind. I knew what I had to do.
I knew I had to Write and Shine.
3 X Composition Marking and Review
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What should I do to improve my composition?
You are ready to give it another shot. Your best shot. You can’t wait to see progress in your writing. The problem is – you do not know how. The compositions which have been marked do not seem to give you a clear direction or point out what you need to work on. Help. The answer is simple: A structured programme that targets composition.
Not all marking is the same.
Ticks, lines, questions and question marks. The script that is marked shows that it is one that has been looked at by a teacher. Why are you not understanding where you have missed the mark or even what was the right thing you have done to receive the ticks?
The symbols tell you what your errors and good points are but what will help you to have direction and to know how to write better?
It is time to Write and Shine. With clear, actionable feedback and rewriting that shows you the “how”, we are going to set you in motion forward.
What our Write and Shine Markers will Do for your composition
Intrusive marking of your submitted composition
Attention paid to your fulfilment of the question requirement
Feedback on your use of writing techniques
Suggestions on content e.g. the overall plot, flow of events, plot gaps etc.
Suggestions on language e.g. sentence structure, tense, descriptions
Editing/ Addition of details to model how your writing can be elevated
Overall review of your composition to summarise their areas of strengths and improvement
How Do You Succeed in Writing?
While some seem to have a natural flair for and style in writing, many writers learn from the works of others and hone their skills through practice. However, it is equally important to consider what we are writing for and who our audience are. A great songwriter might not be able to produce a good novel simply because the requirements of the two types of writing are vastly different.
How does this relate to creative writing at primary school? Creative writing in primary school has its own set of requirements which need to be adhered to too. Being able to develop the creative writing piece with the given theme while displaying mastery in various writing techniques allows a young writers to be set apart from others. All these are to be done in a timed condition where having certainty and clarity in how you want to execute the writing will give you a sure advantage.
The good news is that success in creative writing in primary school can be attained. Whether you are already a confident writer looking to fine-tune your writing or someone aspiring to have actionable feedback on creative writing to achieve your best, we believe in your ability to grow and make a difference.
This Marking Package will be useful if your child...
- finds it hard to understand the marking notes on their compositions e.g. Why did the marker state “Not logical!” here
- finds it hard to answer the prompts given in the marked compositions e.g. My teacher wrote “Why did Natasha do that?” but I am unsure how to answer this!
- finds it hard to answer the prompts given in the marked compositions e.g. My teacher wrote “Why did Natasha do that?” but I am unsure how to answer this!
- Is keen to do a guided draft 2 which helps them to correct more than spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
- Would like to see how their story idea can be improved
- Hopes to have more awareness of the good techniques they have applied and the techniques they need to apply to better their writing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No, this is not an online course. It is a composition marking and review service.
Students write their compositions independently and submit them to our composition coaches for marking and review.
No, students will not receive lessons. The service focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on compositions written by the students.
Our experienced composition coaches review and mark the submitted compositions, providing detailed feedback.
Students receive valuable feedback on their writing, helping them improve their composition skills through coach reviews and comments.
After enrolling, you will receive the composition questions via email.
You have 1 year from the date you receive the composition questions via email to complete them.
No, all composition submissions must be completed within the 1-year timeframe.
No, you can submit the compositions at your own pace, but they must all be submitted within the 1-year period.
Please be mindful of your submission timeline, as reminders may not always be provided.
No 😔 Unfortunately, refunds will not be provided if compositions are not submitted before the deadline.
Extensions are not part of the service, so it’s important to submit your compositions within the provided timeframe.
The compositions should be submitted in sequence and one at a time.
For example, you should submit composition 1 (including your plan) and wait for it to be marked, reviewed and returned. Once composition 1 is received, take a look at the feedback to take note of areas to work on. In composition 2, you should try and apply the given feedback and improve in your writing.
You will receive your composition feedback within 10 days from the date of submission.
The review period begins on the date you submit your composition.
If you do not receive feedback within 10 working days, please reach out to our support team for assistance.