Some students think that since the topic composition is an "open composition" and "innovative composition", and since there are no "shackles and handcuffs", then I can follow my mood, follow my instincts, and the sea and the sky are broad, and "do whatever I want." . In fact, this is not the case. This understanding is wrong. It only provides a one-sided understanding of the meaning of "openness" and "innovation" without getting to the point and grasping the essence. Here, we need to clarify three aspects.
1. Innovation in conception does not mean extreme views
Innovation in conception is a key part of innovation in topic composition. Seeking differences in the reverse direction, rebounding from the pipa, finding new ways, transcending the world, thinking about what others have not thought of, and expressing what others have not said, can indeed open up new areas of topics and create new worlds of ideas. However, some students went to such extremes that they made bizarre remarks that shocked people.
For example, in 2002, the title of the essay for the Hubei Huanggang Entrance Examination was "Only after losing do you know how to cherish". A classmate used reverse thinking and wrote: "You only know how to cherish after you lose it." This has almost become people's common sense, but I don't think so. I think things after loss are not worth cherishing. We are two Young people in the eleventh century should be broad-minded, have high aspirations, be based on reality, and look to the future. They should not dwell on the past and linger on the past. As long as it is yours, you can never run away; It's no use anyway. Let's be cool..."
This discussion is indeed refreshing, and at first glance, it seems to make sense. However, combined with the proposition and tasting it carefully, I found that it went to the extreme. The proposition is that we should grasp reality and cherish what we have, otherwise we will regret it. But the author above pursues innovation blindly and insists on opposing views, so much so that he thinks "if you lose it, just lose it." Have an indifferent attitude towards those beautiful things that should be cherished. This itself is incorrect. This "innovative" article not only failed to win the favor of the marking teacher, but was instead classified into the third category of papers, which is really thought-provoking.
For another example, a classmate expressed his "high opinion" on "puppy love among middle school students": "What's wrong with puppy love? Puppy love can help our lonely hearts find a shelter from the wind. Harbor; it can make our bitter souls find sweet comfort; it can provide our tired souls with a hotbed of rest; it can provide our anxious souls with a shade to relieve boredom..."
This "grand discussion" made me, an old educator with "conservative ideas", feel my heart beat faster and I dare not break out in a sweat. I really can't imagine how this classmate found such a wonderful excuse for "puppy love"?! He almost made us "old people" who have been on the front line of education all year round speechless. However, his seemingly "innovative" argument will never hold water. It is one-sided and extreme. It only looks at one branch and not the root; one leaf obscures the vision and cannot see the mountain. Big mistake!
It can be seen that if you want to innovate, you must grasp the size. The examiner hopes that candidates can "write creatively" but does not encourage writing articles that are too weird or weird. Candidates should "seek stability while seeking novelty", not only to figure out the intention of the questioner, but also to make their article attractive to the markers. This requires candidates to "dance with shackles." In other words, you should be cautious about innovation; you must know that there is a difference between innovation and extreme. No matter how "novel" your point of view is, it must withstand scrutiny when you propose it.
2. Innovative ideas do not mean that there is no need for rules and regulations
Unique and novel ideas are often half the success of innovative topic compositions. But some students failed to grasp this key link. They often make some impetuous mistakes in their conception, either the imagination is absurd and unbelievable; or the plot is distorted and unreasonable; or they are self-contradictory and illogical. These are all done one's own way, taken for granted, without rules.
For example, a classmate wrote an article "Look at these two brothers" on the topic of "Friendship". The general content is: Ten thousand years ago, God had two sons. The eldest was named Bush. The president of the United States; the second oldest is Saddam, who is the president of Iraq. The two brothers have been at odds with each other since childhood. The eldest brother is ruthless and brutal; the second brother is stubborn and self-centered. Once, the second child got angry and burned down the boss's World Trade Center building. The old man was so angry that he went to see the Queen Mother for comment. The Queen Mother said: "I don't have time to mind your business. I'm busy holding the '16th National Congress' in China!" So the eldest son went to England, found his "fool friend" Blair, and planned to give the second eldest brother a good beating... …
This article is also rich in imagination, such as "ten thousand years ago", "God", "Queen Mother", "America", "Britain", "Iraq", etc., the sky The world is so lively. But if you think about it carefully, it seems nondescript and ridiculous. What it gives people is not the beauty of imagination and artistic enjoyment; it is nonsense and incredible. Not only will this kind of idea not bring you good luck, but it will also attract the distaste of the marking teacher.
Another example is the plot. In order to attract the attention of the marking teacher and win the sympathy of the teacher, some students often do not hesitate to make up stories about themselves as "orphans whose parents have died", "blind unfortunates", "disabled people with paralyzed lower limbs", or "who once entered the school." "The prodigal son who has been imprisoned and now repented" and so on.
This "touching" scene that appears to be "bloody" and "hot tears" is actually a scam of "wearing mourning clothes on the outside and red clothes on the inside", deceiving oneself and deceiving others. It is obvious at a glance that it is a trick. . This kind of idea is not a real "innovation". Real "innovation" should impress people with "profound experience" and shock people with "real emotions".
3. Formal innovation does not mean no need for style
"No restrictions on style" is a highlight of topic composition and an important symbol of the "openness" of topic composition. Its essence is to liberate candidates' "hands and feet" and create a free space for candidates to fully demonstrate their strengths, allowing them to display their best writing skills, thus allowing a group of talented candidates to stand out.
However, when faced with the four words "no limit on style and style", some students among the candidates cannot grasp it well, or they suffer from "no limit", are at a loss, are difficult to determine, and have been unable to find the right person to write. "Entrance"; either it follows one's will, rambling here and there, and is confused; or it is a mixture of style and style, "neither a donkey nor a horse", neither fish nor fowl. As a result, some are burdened by style, and some are harmed by style. What a pity!
In fact, although it is said that "the style is not limited", it is still "limited" for each individual candidate. The examiner only creates a freedom of choice for the candidates. When writing, candidates should still follow certain stylistic standards and reflect the characteristics and requirements of the corresponding style, rather than writing in a "four different" style that is a mixture of multiple styles.
Furthermore, in order to pursue "style innovation", some students insist on choosing styles that they are not familiar with, such as dramas, sketches, film and television scripts, etc. The result can only be that the form is lost and the content is lost.
Therefore, when we review the topic, we should first determine the style of writing we want to choose based on our own strengths, and then come up with ideas. If you like to weave stories, then you can choose narrative genres, such as dramas, fairy tales, short novels, etc.; if you are good at reasoning, then you can choose argumentative genres, such as argumentative essays, debates, speeches, etc.; Lyrical, then you can choose lyrical styles, such as lyric prose, diaries, letters, etc.; if you have a rich imagination, then you can write science fiction sketches; if you like writing poetry, then you might as well brew a poem and compose a poem. In this way, you can write the most ideal article.