PSLE Grade A1 Situational Writing Model Answer

To: mstan@school.edu.sg
Subject: Nomination of Candy Lee for the School Kindness Award

Dear Ms Tan,

I would like to nominate my classmate, Candy Lee, for the School Kindness Award.

On 15 August 2022, at the school canteen, I realised that I had forgotten to bring my wallet and EZ-link card. Seeing that I was worried, Candy kindly lent me her spare EZ-link card so that I could buy my lunch and travel home.

This was not the only time she showed kindness. Last Friday, I saw her buying a bowl of noodles for a Primary 2 boy who was crying because he did not have enough money for lunch.

I believe Candy deserves this award because she is always willing to help those in need and she shows genuine care and concern for others without expecting anything in return.

Thank you for considering my nomination.

Yours sincerely,
John Lim

Word Count: 130

How to Plan and Write This Situational Writing for a PSLE A1

Step 1: Understand the Purpose

Ask yourself:

• Who am I? → John Lim

• Who am I writing to? → Ms Tan (Principal)

• Why am I writing? → To nominate Candy Lee for the School Kindness Award

This tells you the email should be formal, respectful and persuasive.

Step 2: Highlight the Required Points

The question gives 4 content points.

Requirement - Information from Picture

When and where the incident took place - 15 August 2022, school canteen

What Candy Lee did for you - Lent her spare EZ-link card

Another act of kindness - Bought noodles for a Primary 2 boy

Two reasons she qualifies for the award - Always willing to help others; caring and selfless

Tip: Missing one point may cost valuable content marks.

Step 3: Organise Your Email

Paragraph 1 – Purpose

State why you are writing.

Example:

I would like to nominate Candy Lee for the School Kindness Award.

Paragraph 2 – Main Incident

Explain:

• when

• where

• what happened

• how Candy helped

Paragraph 3 – Another Example

Give another act of kindness.

Paragraph 4 – Reasons

Explain why she deserves the award.

Paragraph 5 – Closing

Thank the principal.

Step 4: Use Strong A1 Vocabulary

Instead of:

❌ nice

Use:

✅ kind
✅ thoughtful
✅ caring
✅ considerate
✅ compassionate
✅ selfless

Instead of:

❌ helped me

Use:

✅ came to my aid
✅ offered assistance
✅ lent me her spare EZ-link card

Step 5: Use Formal Email Language

Good Opening

✅ I would like to nominate...

Giving Reasons

✅ I believe she deserves this award because...

Good Closing

✅ Thank you for considering my nomination.

A1 Examiner's Checklist

Before submitting, check:

✓ Correct email format (To, Subject, Greeting, Closing)

✓ All 4 content points included

✓ Formal tone maintained throughout

✓ Clear paragraphing

✓ Accurate grammar and punctuation

✓ Strong vocabulary

Following this structure helps you score highly for both Content and Language, which are essential for achieving a PSLE English A1 grade.

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