Primary 6

Unit 2.3a

Composition Writing
Write a story of at least 150 words based on an embarrassing moment.

Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.

The pictures, not arranged in sequence, are provided to help you think about the
topic.
Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
• What was the embarrassing moment?
• How did it happen?
• What happened in the end?

You may reorder the points. You may also include other relevant points.

Help!

Helping words
eyes wide with horror regaining their composure
ran like bolts of lightning stood rooted to the ground
dumbfounded civic-minded
terror-stricken noteworthy

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 Composition Writing Guide

Make use of a mindmap to brainstorm and plan your writing.

When and where did the Why were the characters in this place?
incident take place?

Mind-maps help our

students to get their ideas

An embarrassing flowing!

moment
How did the people around react?
What led to the embarrassing moment?

What happened in the end? (Try to be creative and think of a twist to make it interesting!)

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Example:

“Put your hands up slowly if you want to keep breathing,” hissed a deep voice as a chill ran
down my spine.

“Yes… I will… I am…” I stammered, completely seized by panic.

For this week’s writing, think of how you can use a dialogue to start and a twist to end
this composition.
Additional tips are
proposed to students to
help them to score an ‘A*’
for their compositions!

This is only half of the

week’s worksheets!

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Primary 6
Unit 2.4a Composition writing skills
will be taught across 2 to 3
weeks in a step-by-step
manner. This is to ensure
students are able to
understand and grasp the
required skills well.

Model Composition
Write a story of at least 150 words based on an embarrassing moment.

Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.

The pictures, not arranged in sequence, are provided to help you think about the
topic.
Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
• What was the incident about?
• Who was shouting for help?
• What happened in the end?

You may reorder the points. You may also include other relevant points.

Help!

Composition format is
up to date and engages
students’ thinking and
creative skills!

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 An Embarrassing Moment

This is a model composition

“Help! Help!” Cries of help rang in the air. for the composition writing
practice above.
“Who can it be?” Sue asked Lynn.

“Well, let’s take a look.” They ran towards the direction of the voice and it grew
louder with every step they took. Upon reaching the source of the voice, they could not
believe what they saw. Eyes wide with horror, they witnessed every move unfolding
before them. A petite lady was being stabbed by a burly-looking man. She was shrieking
and struggling to escape from the man’s clutches. There were bloodstains on both their
clothes.

After regaining their composure, Lynn and Sue turned and ran like bolts of
lightning towards the nearest police station. Soon enough, they reached the much-
awaited sign. They stumbled into the station while trying to catch their breath, after
running as though they were chased by a pack of wolves. Lynn vividly explained what
they had seen to the surprised sergeant. Noticing the terror-stricken faces, the sergeant
immediately rushed to the crime scene.

When they reached the destination, neither the lady nor the man was there. Just
as Lynn and Sue were trying to figure out what had happened, they heard voices nearby.
To their surprise, they saw both the lady and the man! The duo was holding some papers,
discussing something serious. In front of them was a camera on a stand.

The girls were dumbfounded and stood rooted to the ground. “But ... but ... the
murder!” Sue blurted. The couple did not take long to understand what actually
happened. They explained to the officer and the girls that they were filming a scene for a
movie. Realising they had been too hasty in their actions, the girls apologised to the
officer and the couple. They were really embarrassed for all the inconvenience caused.

“Anybody in your position would have done the same!” The officer praised the
girls for being civic-minded and reassured them that they had done the right thing. Lynn
and Sue felt very proud of themselves. It was such a noteworthy incident that the girls
could not wait to get home to relate the incident to their parents.

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 Analysis
Paragraph 1 and 2
The story opens with a dialogue which immediately captures our attention. The exclamation
“Help!” gives us a sense of urgency and this also serves to draw our interest into the story.

Paragraph 3

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 Paragraph 6
The focus is once again brought back to the two girls, and the unexpected discovery is made
clear in this paragraph.

dumbfounded – it shows that the girls were so shocked and surprised that they were unable
to speak

stood rooted to the ground – this shows that the girls were so shocked and surprised that
they were unable to move their feet as well

hasty – hurried

Paragraph 7

The story ends on a light-hearted note where the girls were praised for their civic-mindedness.
We are also made aware of how proud they were about themselves.

civic-minded – concerned for the well-being of other people

noteworthy – deserving attention because something is important or interesting

This is only half of the

This week’s worksheets consist of parts a and b. week’s worksheets!

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