{"id":227540,"date":"2025-01-15T01:36:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/?p=227540"},"modified":"2025-01-17T22:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:17:37","slug":"model-2017-psle-english-composition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/model-2017-psle-english-composition\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Success in 2017 PSLE English Composition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Analysing the 2017 PSLE English Composition Question &#8211; Breaking It Down<\/h2>\n<p>Write a composition of at least 150 words about <strong>a special gift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.<\/p>\n<p>Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:image --><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/2017-psle-english-composition\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2017-PSLE-English-Composition-300x90.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" alt=\"2017 PSLE English Composition\" class=\"wp-image-235397 aligncenter size-medium\" style=\"float: left;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2017-PSLE-English-Composition-300x90.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2017-PSLE-English-Composition.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following points when you plan your composition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What was the special gift?<\/li>\n<li>Why was the gift special?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.<\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<p>The 2017 PSLE English Composition question is a fairly simple one. Before jumping in straight to the sample response, let&#8217;s go through the thinking process a writer should undertake in the planning stages. Good composition writing starts with planning. These 3 steps planning process will help you write a good composition.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Studying the Pictures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to identify the important elements of each picture and describe them in the composition. Cultivating the discipline to do this ensures we fulfill the requirements of the question.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Picture 1: boy<strong>; <\/strong>a wrapped present; boy could be presenting or receiving the present<\/li>\n<li>Picture 2: mug with handle; the words &#8220;BEST FRIENDS&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Picture 3: short-sleeved sports jersey; the number &#8220;1&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Connecting the Theme to the Chosen Picture(s)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fortunately for us, the theme for the 2017 PSLE English Composition is fairly straightforward; no great leap of imagination is required to link the theme to all three pictures.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Boy holding wrapped present: what he&#8217;s holding <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mug with the words &#8220;BEST FRIENDS&#8221;: the mug <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sports jersey with the number &#8220;1&#8221;: the jersey <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Step 3 &#8211; Choosing Which Pictures to Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Note that the question requires the use of only <em>one <\/em>picture. Since the PSLE English Continuous Writing marking rubric does not award additional marks for using more pictures for their own sake, use more than one picture only if the chosen pictures fit into your story naturally. Otherwise, a writer will just be imposing additional restrictions on his or her own story for no real benefit.<\/p>\n<p>The following picture combinations lend themselves naturally to the conception of a storyline based on the given theme.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>One picture: Boy holding gift<\/li>\n<li>One picture: Mug<\/li>\n<li>One picture: Jersey<\/li>\n<li>Two pictures: Boy holding gift + Mug<\/li>\n<li>Two pictures: Boy holding gift + Jersey<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Theoretically, the following combinations are also possible&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>6 . Two pictures: Mug + Jersey<\/p>\n<p>7. Three pictures: Boy holding gift + Mug + Jersey<\/p>\n<p>However, it is not easy fitting options 6 and 7 into a storyline within 50 minutes (the suggested time allocation for Continuous Writing based on mark weighting for Paper One). The theme for the 2017 PSLE Eglish Composition is <strong><em>a<\/em> special gift<\/strong>, so the moment we bring in <em>two<\/em> gifts (Mug + Jersey), we risk writing out of point.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, key to writing a good composition is to keep it simple especially in the choice of the pictures.<\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<p>For our sample response for the 2017 PSLE English Composition, we&#8217;ve chosen to go with Option 3, written in the usual format that we use for the sample responses we provide in our regular <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/primary-english-tuition-centre-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Primary English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/english-composition-tuition-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Thinking Writer <\/a>programmes. We hope you are inspired by the ideas in this essay and create masterpieces of your own.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Model Composition &#8211; A Special Gift, 2017 PSLE English Composition<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Stephy made her decision in the split second the ball was struck.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Dramatic one-sentence introduction<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]        She launched herself to the right, stretching her limbs towards the top corner of the goal post. With a well-aimed punch, she deflected(1) the ball, sending it into the sea of screaming spectators behind her.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling techniques:<\/strong><br \/>o Establish setting<br \/>o Vivid description of action (\u2018slow-motion\u2019 technique)<br \/>o Alliteration: sea of screaming spectators<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Stephy had saved the crucial penalty, and won her school the championship. It was the Stephy\u2019s thirtieth save of the tournament \u2013 an all-time record in the inter-school football competition.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Description of the main character\u2019s contribution to the team (establishes reason for the gift)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cStephy! Stephy!\u201d her teammates chanted as they threw their team captain into the air in jubilation(2).<\/p>\n<p>That afternoon, the team treated themselves to a celebratory meal at Queensway Shopping Centre. After a satisfying lunch, the girls engaged in their favourite activity: window-shopping for football merchandise.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cLook at this season\u2019s Manchester City jersey design. It\u2019s so cool!\u201d Ariel, the team\u2019s vice captain, cooed.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Use of specific dialogue tag and dialogue to show emotion<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The girls took the jerseys off the rack to admire its design. Made from the highest grade moisture wicking(3) polyester, the material felt smooth as silk under their touch. More importantly, the jersey was embroidered with the magnificent shield of the girls\u2019 favourite football team.<\/p>\n<p>Stephy picked up a jersey that had the number \u201c1\u201d on it. It was her number. The number of goalkeepers! Pinning it to her shoulders and inspecting herself in the mirror, Steply imagined herself wearing the jersey and saving goals in a professional football league.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling techniques:<\/strong><br \/>o Description of jersey using \u20185 senses\u2019 technique (touch and sight) and simile (smooth as silk)<br \/>o Using the \u2018show, not tell\u2019 technique (through actions and thoughts) to suggest main character\u2019s desire for the jersey<br \/>Picture referenced:<br \/>o Jersey with the number \u20181\u2019 on<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cThe price tag\u2019s not so cool though,\u201d Stephy lamented(4). At over a hundred dollars, it was not something a student could easily afford.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Establish that the gift is not something the main character could have gotten for herself<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>After two hours of window shopping, the girls settled down at a caf\u00e9 for drinks.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cCould you order a root beer float for me?\u201d Ariel asked Stephy. \u201cI need to pop into the washroom.\u201d Stephy gave Ariel the thumbs-up sign.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Set the stage for the climax.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>As they sipped their drinks, the girls relived their victory with exaggerated retellings of their glorious moments on the field. Stephy was in the middle of mimicking a vicious tackle executed(5) by Ariel when she realised that Ariel had not returned from the washroom.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling technique:<\/strong><br \/>o Vivid and realistic description of the behaviour of a group of girls<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cWhy is Ariel taking so long?\u201d Stephy wondered aloud. While the rest of the girls smiled conspiratorially(6) at each other, Ariel reappeared with a shopping bag under her arm.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Stephy eyed Ariel suspiciously as Ariel pulled something from it. In mock ceremonial(7) manner, Ariel unfolded a garment while humming the Manchester City team anthem. It was a Manchester City jersey, the one with the number \u201c1\u201d on it!<\/p>\n<p>Aried said, \u201cStephy, this is a gift from the team to you. Thank you for being a terrific team captain and for leading us to victory!\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling techniques:<\/strong><br \/>o Reference made to the chosen picture in the climax of the story<br \/>o Dramatic presentation of gift<br \/>o Answers the question: what is the special gift?<br \/>Picture referenced:<br \/>o Jersey with the number \u20181\u2019 on it<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Stephy made a valiant(8) effort to hold back her tears. What made the gift special was not only that it was the goalkeeper jersey of her favourite team, but that her teammates had pooled their pocket money to buy the jersey just for her. The gift was a token of the team\u2019s recognition and appreciation of what Stephy had done for the team. Receiving it on the day of their having won the championship only made the gift all the more special.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling techniques:<\/strong><br \/>o Answers the question: why is the gift special?<br \/>o Use of \u2018show, not tell\u2019 technique to reveal main character\u2019s reaction at having received the gift<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>\u201cThank you, girls,\u201d Stephy uttered in a voice choked with emotion. \u201cThis is the most special gift I have ever received. I promise to continue to work hard to lead our team to more victories in the years to come!\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Storytelling techniques:<\/strong><br \/>o Main character explicitly expresses her gratitude for the special gift<br \/>o Main character expresses her resolve for the future in appreciation of the gift<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Vocabulary list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 caused something to change direction<br \/>2 a feeling of great happiness and triumph<br \/>3 absorbing water (by capillary action)<\/p>\n<p>4 expressed with grief<br \/>5 performed; did<br \/>6 relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people<br \/>7 relating to or used for formal events<br \/>8 brave<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A-Special-Gift.pdf\" title=\"Model Composition 2017 PSLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download Model Composition for 2017 PSLE English Composition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Joyous-Landing-Page-pic.avif&#8221; alt=&#8221;2017 PSLE English Composition&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Joyous-Landing-Page-pic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Ready to Elevate Your Child\u2019s Composition Writing Skills? 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The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Consider the following points when [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":227542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Write a composition of at least 150 words about <strong>a special gift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d9e74e_72eb56e076ec4424b49341305173a6f8~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_360,h_108,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/d9e74e_72eb56e076ec4424b49341305173a6f8~mv2.png\" alt=\"2017 psle english best top model composition enrichment tuition\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider the following points when you plan your composition:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What was the special gift?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Why was the gift special?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before jumping in straight to the sample response, let's go through the thinking process a writer should undertake in the planning stages.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Step 1 - Studying the Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is important to identify the important elements of each picture and describe them in the composition. Cultivating the discipline to do this ensures we fulfill the requirements of the question.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Picture 1: boy<strong>; <\/strong>a wrapped present; boy could be presenting or receiving the present<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Picture 2: mug with handle; the words \"BEST FRIENDS\"<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Picture 3: short-sleeved sports jersey; the number \"1\"<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Step 2 - Connecting the Theme to the Chosen Picture(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fortunately for us, this is fairly straightforward for this particular question; no great leap of imagination is required to link the theme to all three pictures.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Boy holding wrapped present: what he's holding <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Mug with the words \"BEST FRIENDS\": the mug <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sports jersey with the number \"1\": the jersey <em>is<\/em> the <strong>special gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Step 3 - Choosing Which Pictures to Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u200bNote that the question requires the use of only <em>one <\/em>picture. Since the PSLE English Continuous Writing marking rubric does not award additional marks for using more pictures for their own sake, use more than one picture only if the chosen pictures fit into your story naturally. Otherwise, a writer will just be imposing additional restrictions on his or her own story for no real benefit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following picture combinations lend themselves naturally to the conception of a storyline based on the given theme.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>One picture: Boy holding gift<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>One picture: Mug<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>One picture: Jersey<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Two pictures: Boy holding gift + Mug<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Two pictures: Boy holding gift + Jersey<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Theoretically, the following combinations are also possible...<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Two pictures: Mug + Jersey<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Three pictures: Boy holding gift + Mug + Jersey<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, it is not easy fitting options 5 and 6 into a storyline within 50 minutes (the suggested time allocation for Continuous Writing based on mark weighting for Paper One). The theme is <strong><em>a<\/em> special gift<\/strong>, so the moment we bring in <em>two<\/em> gifts (Mug + Jersey), we risk writing out of point.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For our sample response, we've chosen to go with Option 3, written in the usual format that we use for the sample responses we provide in our regular <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/primary-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primary English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/the-thinking-writer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Thinking Writer <\/a>programmes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.wixstatic.com\/ugd\/20410b_bf994c6688ee418db4931d56d7264792.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a> the sample response for the 2017 PSLE English Composition question, \"A Special Gift\".<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.wix.com\/dashboard\/1e50461e-35d3-42d2-82dd-f3c631889032\/blog\/posts\/search\/.hash.englishcomposition\">#Englishcomposition<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/manage.wix.com\/dashboard\/1e50461e-35d3-42d2-82dd-f3c631889032\/blog\/posts\/search\/.hash.creativewriting\">#CreativeWriting<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[17,14,40,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-psle","category-english","category-primary-school","category-the-thinking-writer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227540"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235402,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227540\/revisions\/235402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}