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

To: Miss Amir@school.edu.sg
Subject: Suggestions to Keep the Canteen Tables Clean

Dear Mr Amir,

I am writing to inform you about a discussion held on 21 August 2023 between my fellow prefects, Raj, Siti and me regarding a problem in the school canteen.

We observed that many Primary 1 pupils had left their bowls, plates and cups on the tables after eating. To address this issue, we suggested putting up signs to remind pupils to clear their tables. We also proposed a buddy system where Primary 5 pupils guide Primary 1 pupils during recess.

In addition, we feel that giving the Primary 1 class with the cleanest tables an extra ten minutes of recess for a week would motivate them to keep the tables clean.

We plan to submit our detailed proposal to you by 25 August 2023.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,
Lily

Word Count: 139

How to Plan and Write This for PSLE English Grade A1

Step 1: Highlight the Task

Read the task carefully.

Role

You are Lily.

Audience

Mr Amir, the discipline master.

Purpose

To inform him about:

• what was observed

• suggestions to solve the problem

Step 2: Underline the 5 Content Points

Point 1: Who were present at the discussion?

✔ Lily, Raj and Siti

Point 2: What was observed?

✔ Primary 1 pupils left bowls, plates and cups on tables

Point 3: What two suggestions were given?

✔ Put up reminder signs
✔ Introduce a buddy system

Point 4: How else to motivate pupils?

✔ Give the cleanest class extra 10 minutes of recess

Point 5: When will the detailed plan be submitted?

✔ 25 August 2023

Step 3: Use a Simple Paragraph Plan

Paragraph 1

Purpose of email

I am writing to inform you about a discussion...

Paragraph 2

Observation/problem

We noticed that Primary 1 pupils...

Paragraph 3

Two solutions

Firstly...

Secondly...

Paragraph 4

Extra motivation + submission date

We also suggest...

We will submit...

Paragraph 5

Polite ending

Thank you for your consideration.

A1 Vocabulary Upgrades

Instead of = Write

saw = observed

problem = issue

help = assist

tell= inform

idea = suggestion

make them do it = encourage them

keep clean = maintain cleanliness

Example:

❌ "We saw a problem in the canteen."

✅ "We observed an issue regarding cleanliness in the canteen."

A1 Sentence Starters

Use these phrases:

• I am writing to inform you that...

• During our discussion,...

• We observed that...

• To address this issue,...

• Another suggestion is to...

• In addition,...

• We believe this would encourage...

• We plan to submit...

• Thank you for your consideration.

Common PSLE Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Forgetting one content point

❌ Copying speech bubbles word-for-word

❌ Using informal language

Example:

❌ "Hi Mr Amir, the canteen is very messy."

✅ "I am writing to inform you about a cleanliness issue observed in the canteen."

❌ Exceeding 150 words unnecessarily

❌ Forgetting email format

PSLE A1 Checklist Before Submitting

✅ Correct email format

✅ All 5 content points included

✅ Formal tone

✅ Complete sentences

✅ Clear paragraphing

✅ Accurate grammar and punctuation

✅ 100–150 words

If you follow this checklist, this response would typically score Full Content Marks (6/6) and high Language Marks (7–8/9), which is the standard expected of a PSLE Grade A1 situational writing piece.

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