When I first met Ryan, I did not think we would ever become friends. He was a quiet boy who used a wheelchair after an accident. Whenever I tried to talk to him, he would simply smile and look away. I assumed that he did not want company.

One day, our teacher announced a class visit to an animal shelter. We were asked to work in pairs. To my surprise, I was paired with Ryan. At first, we spoke very little. The silence between us felt awkward.

At the shelter, we helped feed the animals and clean their cages. While watching a frightened puppy hiding in a corner, Ryan suddenly shared his story. He told me how lonely he had felt after the accident and how some classmates avoided him because they did not know how to interact with him. His words made me realise how wrong my assumptions had been.

As the day went on, we laughed while playing with the dogs and worked together to help the animals. By the end of the trip, we were chatting comfortably like old friends.

However, not everyone was happy. A few boys teased Ryan because of his wheelchair. I immediately stood up for him and told them to stop. From that day onwards, Ryan and I became inseparable friends.

Looking back, I learnt that true friendship is built on understanding and kindness. Sometimes, all it takes is a chance to look beyond appearances and get to know someone’s heart.

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2. How to Plan and Write This Composition

Step 1: Understand the Pictures

The pictures show:

1. Two boys looking upset (conflict or misunderstanding).

2. A boy pushing another boy in a wheelchair (friendship and support).

3. An animal shelter (place where an event happens).

The strongest storyline is:
Two classmates who are initially distant become friends during a visit to an animal shelter.

Step 2: Answer the Guiding Questions

How did the friendship start?

• Paired together for an animal shelter visit.

• Worked together.

• Learned more about each other.

What happened in the end?

• Became close friends.

• One friend stood up for the other.

• Friendship grew stronger.

Step 3: Use a PSLE A1 Story Structure

Paragraph - Purpose

Introduction - Introduce Ryan and the narrator

Problem - Awkwardness and misunderstanding

Development - Visit to animal shelter

Climax - Ryan shares his feelings; bullying incident

Resolution - Friendship forms

Conclusion - Lesson learnt

Step 4: Add A1 Vocabulary

Use phrases such as:

• to my surprise

• felt awkward

• shared his story

• made me realise

• stood up for him

• inseparable friends

• look beyond appearances

• true friendship

Why This Composition Can Score A1

✅ Fully addresses the topic "Friendship"
✅ Uses all three pictures naturally
✅ Has a clear problem, climax and resolution
✅ Includes emotions, dialogue opportunities and reflection
✅ Shows character growth and a meaningful lesson
✅ Uses mature vocabulary and varied sentence structures suitable for PSLE A1 writing.