This document provides 10 potential topics and prompts for PSLE English composition essays. It includes things for writers to consider for each topic as well as sample introductory paragraphs. Topic 9 is about a character named Sam who is excited that an important day has finally arrived. The document provides guidance on developing the character of Sam and the significance of the day.

1. PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 1
Topic 1
A hearbreaking Christmas
Things to think about
• Why was it heartbreaking?
• Was it a death of a close friend/relative/pet?
• A disappointment?
• Who was heartbroken?
• What did he/she do when after receiving the heartbreaking news?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
An example beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Johan's relatives and even some close friends were all gathered for his Christmas party. Since his birthday fell on
Christmas, Johan only received presents once a year instead of twice like the rest of us. As you quite expect, it
made this day extra special for him. But the most special thing was, this time of year, Johan's big brother would
come over from Malaysia where he lived.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 2
Topic 2
A joyful reunion
Things to think about
• Who was reunited? Friends? Brothers/sisters? Parents/children?
• Why were they separated? Was it because of studies? War? Poverty?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• How did they meet again? Was it coincidence or planned by somebody?
An example beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Wendy always liked to hear her mom tell her stories about her father. He was handsome and brave and defended
his village in China from the communists during the communist revolution. It was a long time ago, but Wendy's
mom would still shed quiet tears as she recounted to Wendy how news from China reached mother and baby that
Wendy's father was missing and presumed killed in the fighting. Even his body could not be found.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 3
Topic 3

2. Continue from the following: Sam smiled when he thought about what had
Things to think about
• Who is Sam? A student? An adult?
• Is he good/evil?
• What was Sam thinking about? What is he up to?
• Why does it make him smile? Is it a mischievous smile? A happy smile?
• What happened?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• What is going to happen next?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam smiled when he thought about what had happened. "Who says honesty is the best policy," Sam grinned to
himself.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 4
Topic 4
Escape!
Things to think about
• Who or what escaped?
• What was he/she/it escaping from?
• Why was he/she/it caught in the first place?
• How did he/she/it escape?
• What happens next?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
I had agreed to baby-sit vice-principle Santhi's cat while she was on holiday. Mrs Santhi was a children-hating
spinster. Even her cat hated children. But Mrs Santhi loved her cat with as much passion as she hated children
which was quite a lot. She had named her cat, quite aptly Miss Cat. Every evening after school, I had to enter her
house with the backdoor key and feed her cat.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 5
Topic 5
Write about the most enjoyable holiday you had.
Things to think about

3. • This is a descriptive-based composition.
• Don't write every little thing that happened. Just write about the highlight of the day and why you enjoyed
it so much.
• What made this holiday so special that it is better than other holidays?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• Who shared your fun with you? Your friends? Relatives?
An example beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
As any kid can tell you, my most enjoyable holiday involved a lot of shouting, a great deal of laughing and getting
very, very dirty. It was my first camp and it was not just any stay-in-school type camp. It involved tents and
absolutely no parents.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 6
Topic 6
A terrifying experience
Things to think about
• Who was frightened? Was it yourself or someone else?
• What frightened you?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• How did you get out of the danger?
• What lesson did you learn from this experience?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
I was one of the hundreds of people on the bridge trying to rush across in the rain. I did not even hear the crack as
the bridge's old legs snapped. Everybody lost their balance and fell. Somebody's umbrella hit me as I fell and the
iron frame went straight into my ear. I could not hear myself scream. Shocked by the pain, I slipped and fell
halfway over the bridge's broken railings and face first to the sea when my foot saved me by getting caught in
between the broken railings. I felt my ankle bend and then crack before finally my body stopped falling, dangling
from the broken railings, the raging seawater just barely below me. It was pain beyond anything I knew. And then
there was the fear. I was afraid I was going to die.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 7
Topic 7
Killer!
Things to think about
• What was killed? Was it a person? Animal/Insect?

4. • What was the killer? Was it a person? Animal/Insect? Disease? Thing?
• Why was it killing? Crime? Revenge? Nature?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• What happened in the end?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Every year they kill thousands of people. Last week, the best friend I had ever had was killed by one of them. They
are drug traffickers. They sell powdered death to innocent and gullible people who believe in their false promises of
instant pleasure and fun. But they will not be the only killers. Today I will kill the people who killed my best friend.
The police have told me that if I agree to go to court today to witness against the people who sold drugs to my
friend, it will be enough to sentence them to death.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 8
Topic 8
Continue from the following: Sam was relieved nobody knew what he had
Things to think about
• Who is Sam? A student? An adult?
• Is he good/evil?
• What did Sam do?
• Why doesn't he want anybody to know?
• Where did it happen?
• When did it happen?
• How did Sam keep it a secret?
• What is going to happen next?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam was relieved nobody knew what he had done. Roger, the dog frolicked happy circles around him wagging his
tail with so much unsinkable pleasure at being free again.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 9
Topic 9
Continue from the following: Sam was excited this day had finally
Things to think about
• Who is Sam? A student? An adult?
• Is he good/evil?

5. • What day was it? What is so special about this day?
• Why was Sam excited? Has Sam been waiting a long time for this day?
• What is going to happen to Sam?
• What is Sam going to do?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam was excited this day had finally come. It was the first time he had gone on the full month-long fast and his
mother had promised him a reward on Hari Raya Puasa.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 9
Topic 9
Continue from the following: Sam was excited this day had finally
Things to think about
• Who is Sam? A student? An adult?
• Is he good/evil?
• What day was it? What is so special about this day?
• Why was Sam excited? Has Sam been waiting a long time for this day?
• What is going to happen to Sam?
• What is Sam going to do?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam was excited this day had finally come. It was the first time he had gone on the full month-long fast and his
mother had promised him a reward on Hari Raya Puasa.
Topic 10 >>
<< Topic 8

6. • What day was it? What is so special about this day?
• Why was Sam excited? Has Sam been waiting a long time for this day?
• What is going to happen to Sam?
• What is Sam going to do?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam was excited this day had finally come. It was the first time he had gone on the full month-long fast and his
mother had promised him a reward on Hari Raya Puasa.
PSLE English Composition Topics > Topic 9
Topic 9
Continue from the following: Sam was excited this day had finally
Things to think about
• Who is Sam? A student? An adult?
• Is he good/evil?
• What day was it? What is so special about this day?
• Why was Sam excited? Has Sam been waiting a long time for this day?
• What is going to happen to Sam?
• What is Sam going to do?
A sample beginning
Here is an example starting paragraph to this essay to give you some ideas.. If you are stuck, please feel free to
use this. However, we would rather you use your own beginning. It is always a delight to read what is swmming
around in someone else's imgination.
Sam was excited this day had finally come. It was the first time he had gone on the full month-long fast and his
mother had promised him a reward on Hari Raya Puasa.
Topic 10 >>
<< Topic 8