PSLE Situational Writing (Grade A1 Model Answer)

To: Miss Tan
Subject: Request for a Letter of Recommendation

Dear Miss Tan,

I am writing to request a letter of recommendation so that I can participate in the Free Youth Dance Camp 2021. The camp will be held on 18 October 2021 at Cherry Community Club for primary school students.

I am eager to attend the camp because I will be able to learn new and modern dance moves from experienced instructors. In addition, I will get to attend two free dance lessons at Dance Team Studio, which will help me improve my dancing skills further.

I hope to sign up as soon as possible because there are only limited places available. Furthermore, the top three dancers at the camp will receive a free coaching session with John Star, an international dance performer. This would be a valuable learning opportunity for me.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,
Sally Thong

Word Count: 141

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

Step 1: Identify PAF (Purpose, Audience, Format)

Purpose

To request a letter of recommendation from Miss Tan.

Audience

Miss Tan (CCA teacher).

Format

Formal Email.

Remember:

• To

• Subject

• Greeting

• Purpose

• Details

• Polite closing

• Sign-off

Step 2: Locate All Required Content Points

The question gives 5 points. Tick them off before writing.

Required Point - Information from Poster

Why writing to Miss Tan - To ask for a letter of recommendation

Date and venue - 18 October 2021, Cherry Community Club

Two things to gain - Learn modern dance moves; attend two free dance lessons

Why sign up soon - Limited places available

Benefit of being top three dancers - Free coaching session with John Star

A1 Tip: Missing one point can lower your Content marks.

Step 3: Group the Points into Paragraphs

Paragraph 1

Purpose of email + date and venue.

Paragraph 2

Two benefits of attending the camp.

Paragraph 3

Why you must sign up quickly + benefit of being a top-three dancer.

Paragraph 4

Polite closing.

This structure keeps your writing clear and organised.

Step 4: Use Strong A1 Vocabulary

Instead of:

❌ good chance
✅ valuable opportunity

❌ get better at dancing
✅ improve my dancing skills

❌ want to join
✅ am eager to participate

❌ famous dancer
✅ international dance performer

Step 5: Use Formal Email Language

Useful phrases:

• I am writing to request...

• I would be grateful if...

• I am eager to...

• Furthermore,...

• In addition,...

• Thank you for considering my request.

• I look forward to your reply.

These phrases help you score higher Language marks.

Step 6: Add Linking Words

A1 students connect ideas smoothly.

Examples:

• In addition,

• Furthermore,

• As a result,

• Therefore,

• Since,

• Moreover,

Example:

In addition, I will get to attend two free dance lessons at Dance Team Studio.

Step 7: Check Before Submission

Content

✅ Reason for writing

✅ Date and venue

✅ Two benefits of attending

✅ Reason to sign up soon

✅ Benefit of being a top-three dancer

Language

✅ Formal tone

✅ Correct grammar

✅ Accurate punctuation

✅ Strong vocabulary

✅ Complete sentences

Format

✅ To

✅ Subject

✅ Greeting

✅ Closing

✅ Sign-off

Formula for Any PSLE A1 Situational Writing

Purpose → Key Details → Benefits/Reasons → Request/Action → Polite Closing

If you consistently follow this formula and include all content points accurately, you can achieve full Content marks and maximise your Language marks, which is the standard expected of a PSLE English Grade A1 script.

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