It was a hot Saturday afternoon when I was walking home from the library. As I passed a bus stop, I noticed a wallet lying on a bench. Curious, I picked it up and opened it.

To my surprise, the wallet was stuffed with cash. There were several fifty-dollar notes inside. There was also an identity card and a mobile phone number written on a small piece of paper. For a moment, I stared at the money. I had been saving up for a new laptop because my old one had a cracked screen. Nobody was around, and I could easily have kept the wallet.

However, my parents had always taught me that honesty is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I took out my phone and called the number in the wallet.

A worried man answered immediately. He sounded relieved when I told him that I had found his wallet. We arranged to meet at a nearby community centre.

When the man arrived, he checked the contents of the wallet and confirmed that everything was there. Tears filled his eyes as he explained that the money was meant to pay for his daughter's medical treatment. He thanked me repeatedly and offered me a reward.

I politely declined. Seeing the gratitude on his face was reward enough. As I walked home, I felt proud of my decision. That day, I learnt that honesty is far more valuable than money, for it earns trust, respect and a clear conscience.

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How to Plan and Write This Composition

1. Understand the Topic

Topic: An Act of Honesty

You must show:

• What the honest act was.

• Why the character chose to be honest.

• The outcome and lesson learnt.

2. Use the Pictures

Picture 1: Mobile Phone

• Used to contact the owner.

Picture 2: Wallet with Money

• Lost wallet becomes the main problem.

Picture 3: Laptop

• Character needs money for a laptop, creating temptation.

This creates an interesting conflict:

Keep the money or return it?

3. Story Plan

Introduction

• Walking home.

• Finds a wallet.

Rising Action

• Discovers lots of cash.

• Remembers wanting a new laptop.

• Feels tempted.

Climax

• Decides to call the owner.

• Meets the owner.

Falling Action

• Learns the money is important for medical expenses.

• Owner is grateful.

Conclusion

• Refuses reward.

• Learns the value of honesty.

4. A1 Writing Techniques

Show Feelings

Instead of: I was tempted.

Write: My heart raced as I stared at the thick stack of notes.

Use Dialogue

"Thank you so much! I thought I would never see my wallet again," the man exclaimed.

Use a Moral Lesson

End with: Honesty may not make us rich, but it makes us trustworthy and respected.

5. Why This Composition Can Score A1

✅ Clear plot with beginning, problem and ending
✅ Uses all three pictures naturally
✅ Includes conflict and decision-making
✅ Shows emotions and character development
✅ Strong moral lesson on honesty
✅ Suitable length (200–250 words) and PSLE vocabulary