PSLE Grade A1 Situational Writing Model Answer (100–150 words)

To: Miss Neo

Subject: Request to Use the Computer Laboratory

Dear Miss Neo,

I am writing to seek your permission for Amy and me to use Computer Laboratory 4 to create a digital poster for the "Reduce Plastic Use" campaign.

We are keen to participate in the competition for two reasons. First, it will allow us to apply the digital art skills that you recently taught us. Second, every poster submitted will help GreenSG, which works to reduce plastic use in Singapore.

As neither of us has a laptop at home, we need to use the computer laboratory to design and complete our poster. We would like to use Computer Laboratory 4 on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

We would be grateful if you could grant us permission to use the laboratory.

Yours sincerely,
John

Word Count: 132

How to Plan and Write This Situational Writing to Get PSLE English Grade A1

Step 1: Understand the P-A-C

Purpose

To ask for permission to use the computer laboratory.

Audience

Miss Neo (teacher).

Context

John and Amy want to create a digital poster for a competition.

Step 2: Identify Every Content Point

Required Point - Information from Picture

Name of campaign - Reduce Plastic Use Campaign

Reason 1 for joining - Apply digital art skills learnt

Reason 2 for joining - Help GreenSG reduce plastic use

Why use computer laboratory - Neither has a laptop at home

Date and time - Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Important: The question asks for two reasons. Many pupils only write one and lose marks.

Step 3: Use the PSLE Situational Writing Structure

Paragraph 1 – Purpose

State why you are writing.

Example:

I am writing to seek your permission to use Computer Laboratory 4.

Paragraph 2 – Two Reasons

Explain why you want to participate.

Example:

We can apply the digital art skills we have learnt and support GreenSG's efforts to reduce plastic use.

Paragraph 3 – Need for the Laboratory

Explain why the lab is necessary.

Example:

Since neither of us has a laptop at home, we need access to the laboratory computers.

Paragraph 4 – Request

State the date and time and end politely.

Example:

We would like to use the laboratory on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why This Can Score A1

Content Marks ✓

All five required points are included accurately.

Language Marks ✓

Uses formal and polite language:

• seek your permission

• keen to participate

• grant us permission

• would be grateful

Purpose ✓

Every paragraph supports the aim of obtaining permission.

Tone ✓

Respectful and suitable for writing to a teacher.

A1 Vocabulary Upgrades

Instead of:

❌ want to join
✅ keen to participate

❌ use the computers
✅ make use of the laboratory facilities

❌ help GreenSG
✅ support GreenSG's environmental efforts

❌ ask you
✅ seek your permission

❌ finish our poster
✅ complete our digital poster

Full-Mark Planning Notes (1 Minute Before Writing)

Who? John writing to Miss Neo

Why? Ask for permission

Campaign? Reduce Plastic Use

Reason 1? Apply digital art skills

Reason 2? Help GreenSG

Need Lab? No laptops at home

When? 20 August 2024, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

If you extract these points first and write them in a logical order with a formal tone, you will meet the standard expected of a PSLE Grade A1 situational writing response.

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