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Thoughts on writing, reading and helping children learn well — from the Mentora desk. New to Mentora? Begin with the free PSLE Starter Kit.
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Why Some Students Struggle with Summary
Summary is not about copying from the passage. It is about choosing the most important points. Many students try to include everything they see. As a result, they exceed the word limit and miss important points. Strong students do something different. They identify the key ideas and remove examples, repetitions and unnecessary details. When practising…
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Stop Writing More. Start Answering Better.
Many students think that writing more will help them score higher marks in English. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Examiners are not looking for the longest answer. They are looking for the correct answer. Imagine a question asks: Why did the boy hesitate before entering the room? Some students write everything they know about…
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Why memorising model essays stops working
Memorising model essays has a ceiling. The children who keep improving are the ones who understand why good writing works — here is what to look for.