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A Complete Guide to Composition for Junior High Students

Rating 3.6
Word count
281K words
Chapters
22
ISBN
9787541555220

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Summary

This book covers not only all the common themes and genres that students are frequently tested on and asked to write about, but also the unit compositions from textbooks and the examination composition section. It is organized into seven major parts — narrative writing, argumentative writing, lyrical prose, expository writing, practical writing, synchronized textbook compositions, and exam compositions — each further subdivided by category, so that every kind of student writing is included. Guidance is provided on three levels: thinking, method, and material. The "Creative Thinking" sections break down the barriers in students' minds, leading them into a wide-open world of writing; the excellent model essays serve both as examples to follow and as source material; and the "Master Strategies" distill and refine the techniques behind each essay's success — clear at a glance, easy to learn and apply.

Editor's review

As a composition guide for junior high school students, Junior High School Students' Complete Composition Book is valuable for its systematic outline of the basic framework of writing. Drawing on long teaching experience, Mr. Shen Shichang categorizes common junior high composition topics and genres and provides relatively standard writing models. In terms of content organization, the book covers major genres such as narrative, argumentative, and practical writing, and includes dedicated chapters on the characteristics of exam compositions, giving it practical reference value.

It should be noted that the strength of this kind of reference book lies in providing clear writing paths and structural demonstrations, making it especially suitable for students with a weak writing foundation who need to build a basic cognitive framework. The model essays are selected for their standard quality, and their language is relatively polished, but some may seem somewhat formulaic. As an extension of teaching aids, it is better used as a reference at the introductory stage of writing than as a source of inspiration for creative writing.

Among similar supplementary materials, this book stands out for its targeted interpretation of junior high composition grading standards and its analysis of common writing pitfalls. The editor tries to strike a balance between standardization and flexibility, providing operable writing templates while emphasizing the importance of genuine feeling. Readers should note, however, that improving writing ability ultimately requires extensive reading and practice; reference books can only assist at the methodological level.

Overall, this is a conventional composition guide whose value lies mainly in the systematic presentation of writing standards. It is suitable for junior high students who need to build a basic cognitive framework for writing, but it should not be the only study material. It is advisable to combine it with reading classic literature and actual writing practice to improve writing ability more effectively.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Junior high students with a weak writing foundation who need to build a systematic writing framework
  • Students who are not yet familiar with the formats of various genres and the requirements of exam compositions
  • Those who want to understand composition grading standards and avoid common writing pitfalls
  • Learners who need composition materials and model essays for imitation practice

Not a good fit for

  • Students who already have strong writing ability and seek breakthroughs and innovative expression
  • Writers who want to engage in literary creation or personalized expression

Reading tips

  1. You may first review the book's overall framework to understand the basic requirements of junior high composition
  2. It is advisable to read selected chapters according to your own weak areas
  3. When studying model essays, focus on analyzing their structural features rather than simply imitating them

About the publisher

Yunnan Education Publishing House China · Founded in 1985

Yunnan Education Publishing House focuses on educational services, publishing textbooks and supplementary teaching materials, educational theory, and books on ethnic cultures. Judging from the nine titles in the database, its range also extends into popular reading in military affairs, history, and biography. In the military category there are Ace Weapons, Peak Campaigns, Famous WWII Generals, and Iron-Blooded Warriors; in history and biography, Biographies of Assassins and What Is Love in This World: An Interpretation of the Emotions of Famous Chinese Figures Through the Ages; and in exam preparation, A Quick Breakthrough in Argumentative Essay Points, Evidence, and Reasoning for Middle School Students and A Complete Guide to Composition for Primary School Students. Relevant authors include Sasha, Yang Shaodan, Shen Shichang, Jiang Jing, Li Zichi, Qiao Yameng, Tong Chao, and Lü Ning. Overall, beyond educational publishing, the house also offers accessible books on military affairs, history, and culture, giving its list a character that balances educational value with readability. Because public information is limited, the specific titles in its textbook, supplementary material, and ethnic culture categories cannot be detailed here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 第一章 记叙文辅导
  3. 人物志
  4. 故事会
  5. 景物苑
  6. 幻想国
  7. 第二章 议论文辅导
  8. 第三章 抒情散文辅导
  9. 第四章 说明文辅导
  10. 第五章 应用文辅导
  11. 第六章 同步作文辅导
  12. 七年级上册
  13. 七年级下册
  14. 八年级上册
  15. 八年级下册
  16. 九年级上册
  17. 九年级下册
  18. 第七章 考场作文辅导
  19. 命题作文
  20. 半命题作文
  21. 话题作文
  22. 材料作文

FAQ

What is the main difference between this book and other composition guides?
This book focuses more on standard guidance for junior high composition, systematically outlining the basic frameworks of various genres and the grading standards for exam compositions. It is suitable for students who need to build a basic understanding of writing.
What is the quality of the model essays in the book?
The model essays are selected mainly for their standard and exemplary quality, with polished language and clear structure, but some may be rather formulaic. Readers are advised to incorporate their own thinking on top of using them as references.
Is it suitable for self-directed learning?
The book is systematically organized and suitable for students' self-directed reference, but improving writing ability still requires teachers' guidance and extensive actual practice.

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About the author

申士昌 Author

Shen Shichang is an author active in the field of Chinese exam-oriented composition coaching, though publicly available information about him is limited and his biographical details remain unclear. Ten of his works are held in the collection, covering both the gaokao and zhongkao stages as well as composition training for junior and senior high school students. The titles indicate that his focus is on accumulating source material for exam essays, analyzing and predicting full-mark model essays, and systematic training in argumentative essay points, evidence, and reasoning, along with reference books that categorize and index useful words, sentences, and passages for quick lookup. His overall style tends toward the practical and quick-reference, emphasizing tracking exam hot topics and the operability of writing methods for students preparing for exams and frontline teaching. His works commonly fall under the exam and motivational growth categories, suggesting that the content balances exam techniques with building confidence in writing, and giving him a certain representativeness among composition preparation materials.

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