Last-minute Tips

You will be in my prayers as you prepare for the SA1. Do put in effort and don't be contented with a mediocre mark. Strive for A*, which means every mark counts!

Situational Writing
1) Identify text type -Email (formal/ informal) / Letter (formal/ informal/ complaint)
2) Appropriate greeting and signing off (If names are given, use them) - If formal, need to introduce yourself sufficiently
3) Highlight points that need to be included
4) Re-read what you have written and ensure recipient will be well-informed
5) Number your points and check your tenses and spelling

Composition
1) SPCOC - Setting / Problem / Complication / Outcome / Conclusion (Do not miss out any of these)
2) Add descriptive words and phrases. Memorise one or two sentences from each category in the vocabulary list as I have mentioned a long time ago
3) Check tenses, punctuations and spelling

What do I mean by descriptive words / phrases?
E.g.
He walked to the shop. ----> The lanky boy sprinted to the provision shop with long strides, as though he was racing against time.
The latter sentence is more vivid and you can visualise the scene much better.
Do make the effort to write vividly.

Descriptions by a former pupil (Can be found in Many Dreams, One World)

The boy not only had a shaven Mohawk, he also had gothic tattoos on his arm. Chains of cheap jewellery also hung around his neck which was tightly wrapped in a spiked collar.

Reward for pupils scoring 32 and above for compo: 1 sticker
Reward for pupils scoring 15/15 for situational: 1 sticker
Strive to get the rewards!

May He keep you and bless you and make His face shine on you.