What will I get out of this course?

The PSLE Paper 1 tests a student's writing ability, whether it's a correspondence (Situational Writing*) or a themed essay (Continuous Writing). Most students find it challenging obtaining top marks for their English Paper 1. Through our course, you'll learn:

  • Situational Writing: The steps and procedures when writing a Formal/Informal correspondence

  • Situational Writing: What PAC is

  • Situational Writing: How content & language marks are derived

  • Continuous Writing: How to plan your story

  • Continuous Writing: How to add depth to your story, from layering themes to creating memorable characters

  • Continuous Writing: Valuable writing techniques to craft a standout story, from beginning to the end

Course Outline

  • Teaching Videos

    Video guides detailing valuable writing tips and techniques *Note: The Situational Writing syllabus will be revised in 2025. The materials in this module are based on the previous (2024) syllabus. Do follow us on Facebook to be notified of updates to our Situational Writing content.

  • Study Materials

    Companion study notes, Situational Writing practices & our model student composition compilation featuring the best top scoring student compositions

  • 2-Year Access Period

  • One-Time Payment

    Course Fee: S$99.90

Course Content

    1. Free Preview - What is PAC? (Purpose & Audience)

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    2. Maximize Your PSLE Writing Score: A Video Guide to Situational Writing

    3. Situational Writing Study Notes

    4. Test Yourself! Situational Writing Questions & Model Answers

    1. Free Preview - Layering Themes

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    2. Writing a PSLE Composition: How to Write an Essay that Stands Out

    3. Chapter 1: How to Start a Story - Attention Grabbing Story Hooks

    4. Chapter 2: How to End with Impact - Writing a Memorable Conclusion

    5. Chapter 3: How to Get the Reader Invested in Your Characters - Creating Backstory

    6. Chapter 4: How to use Show, Not Tell - The Art of Descriptive Writing

    7. A Long Wait - How to Use Our Story Planning Template

    8. A Long Wait - A Sample Story based on the 2022 PSLE Continuous Writing Theme

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    1. Model Student Composition Compilation - 2022 Edition

    2. Model Student Composition Compilation - 2023 Edition

    3. Model Student Composition Compilation - 2024 Edition

    4. Story Planning Template

    5. The PSLE Composition Blueprint - A Guide on PSLE Continuous Writing

About this course

  • $99.90
  • 17 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content