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PSLE English Paper 1 has two writing tasks: situational writing (16 marks) and continuous writing (40 marks). Use this one-page summary to revise format, planning, and the mistakes that cost the most marks before the exam.
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Paper 1 at a glance
| Section | Marks | What you write |
|---|---|---|
| Situational writing | 16 | Email, letter, note, report, or speech — follow the task and bullet points |
| Continuous writing | 40 | Story from a topic or picture set — at least 150 words, clear plot |
Total writing time: about 1 hour 10 minutes (plan time inside this block).
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Situational writing — revision checklist
- Read the task twice — note format (email vs letter), audience, and every bullet point.
- PACT — Purpose, Audience, Context, Tone (formal vs informal).
- Format — greeting, subject line (email), paragraphs, sign-off, name.
- Answer all points — tick each bullet after you write it.
- Register — friendly to a friend; polite and clear to a teacher or principal.
Continuous writing — revision checklist
- Plan 5 minutes — beginning, problem, climax, resolution, ending.
- Use at least one picture (if pictures are given) clearly in your plot.
- Stay on topic — underline the key word in the title (e.g. “Surprise”, “Kindness”).
- Paragraph — new paragraph for new time, place, or speaker.
- Show, don’t tell — actions and dialogue, not only “I was happy”.
- Ending — feeling or lesson learned; don’t stop abruptly.
How marks are split (simplified)
Continuous writing (40 marks)
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Content & organisation (~20) | Relevant plot, interesting details, clear structure |
| Language (~20) | Grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence variety |
Situational writing (16 marks)
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Task fulfilment | All bullet points covered |
| Language & organisation | Clear, appropriate tone, correct format |
Time plan (suggested)
- Situational writing — 20 min (2 min read task, 15 min write, 3 min check)
- Continuous writing — 50 min (5 min plan, 40 min write, 5 min check)
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- Mon–Wed: One situational task + one story plan per day (full story optional).
- Thu: Timed continuous writing (50 min).
- Fri: Review teacher/parent feedback; rewrite one weak paragraph.
- Sat: Mix — one email + one picture-composition plan.
- Sun: Light review only — read this summary, sleep early.
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Quick summary
- Paper 1 = situational (16) + continuous (40).
- Situational: format + all bullet points + correct tone.
- Continuous: plan first, clear plot, strong ending.
- Revise with real prompts, not only reading tips.
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