Situational
Writing
(SW)
Sec 1 2024
Paper 1 – 35%
Component Raw Score %
Editing 10 5
Situational Writing 30 15
Continuous Writing 30 15
Examples of Situational Writing Text Types
01. 02. 03.
Letter Email Speech
04. 05.
Report Feature Articles ETC……
Steps to take when
writing SW
#1: Unpack the Question – Apply PARROTF
Purpose Why are you writing?
Audience Who are you writing to?
Role What role do you take on when you write?
Register Are you writing in the formal or informal register?
Others What are the other points to note when writing in terms
of the context? What are the bullet points you have to
address?
Tone What tone do you adopt when writing? (Found in the
question)
Form What text type are you writing? (e.g., letter, email,
speech)
Let’s Identify PARROTF for this question.
Underline and annotate PARROTF for this question.
Now, consider the following
questions:
1. How many paragraphs should there be?
2. What information goes into each paragraph?
(Look at the bullet points as you consider this)
Discuss with your partner and be ready to share!
#2: Consider the Organisation of Paragraphs
based on the Bullet Points
Introduction Greetings
Context
Purpose of Writing
Body Para 1 One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 and 2)
Body Para 2 what your cousin can learn through the activity (bullet
point 3)
Body Para 3 How taking part in this activity can strengthen their
relationship (bullet point 4)
Conclusion Reiterate points/ Closing remarks
Ask for a reply
#3. Let’s plan our Body Paragraphs
Body Para 1 One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 and 2)
Body Para 2 what your cousin can learn through the activity (bullet
point 3)
Body Para 3 How taking part in this activity can strengthen their
relationship (bullet point 4)
Important Notes for Body Paragraphs
1. Identify relevant information from the visual to address
the bullet point.
2. Paraphrase the information from the visual
3. Develop points using own ideas
Body Para 1 One suitable activity + reasons (bullet point 1 and 2)
Possible Points to include:
• Be able to join in with story makers who will tap on your wildest ideas to put up a
performance just for you (paraphrase)
• Will surely enjoy this as he is part of the Drama Club in his school and has always
enjoyed performing in front of relatives from a young age (develop)
• Given a chance to strengthen his skills in theatre/ playwright; meet with likeminded
people and share ideas (develop)
Now, it’s your turn!
For the other two options…
Important Notes for Body Paragraphs
1. Identify relevant information from the visual to address
the bullet point.
2. Paraphrase the information from the visual
3. Develop points using own ideas
Suggestion to teachers: Students can do this in pairs and present their
responses on Padlet for a whole class discussion and consolidation.
Body Para One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 + 2)
1. Identify relevant
information from
the visual
2. Paraphrase the
information from
the visual
3. Develop points
using own ideas
Body Para One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 + 2)
1. Identify relevant
information from
the visual
2. Paraphrase the
information from
the visual
3. Develop points
using own ideas
Now, before we start writing, let’s find
out more about the features of informal
writing.
Features of
Formal vs.
Informal Writing
Homework:
1. Read the deck of slides on Formal and Informal writing.
2. Be ready to make use of the features when we begin writing in the next
lesson.
Blooket Quiz on
Informal Writing
Features
Let’s Start Writing!
Take out a piece of foolscap paper.
Format of Email
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
(line space)
Subject: Activities at the Children’s Museum
(line space)
Dear Auntie Amy,
(line space)
How have you and the family been?
#4. Let’s Write our Introduction
(a) Greetings (b) Context (c) Purpose of
Writing
After your salutation, Provide a context to the issue
State clearly what the purpose of
remember to send some you are writing about, i.e., your
your letter is.
aunt visiting Singapore in
greetings to your audience.
December with her child.
Include some personal
information
Let’s Start Writing our
Introduction!
Use your plans on Padlet to guide
you.
Sample Introduction
Dear Aunt Jenny,
How have you and the family been? [Greetings] When father told me that
you and Timmy are visiting Singapore in December, I was ecstatic! With
the Covid-19 pandemic prevalent in the past three years, we were unable
to meet for so long! I am grateful that with the pandemic kept under
control, you and Timmy can finally fly over! Father also mentioned that
you would like me to recommend a place with fun activities! [Context]
Fret not Aunt Jenny, I have everything planned! [Purpose of Writing] We
shall visit the newly opened Children’s Museum Singapore!
Let’s Start Writing the
Body Paragraphs
Recall…
Introduction Greetings
Context
Purpose of Writing
Body Para 1 One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 and 2)
Body Para 2 what your cousin can learn through the activity (bullet
point 3)
Body Para 3 How taking part in this activity can strengthen their
relationship (bullet point 4)
Conclusion Summarise key points
Ask for a reply
Body Para 1 One suitable activity + reasons (bullet points 1 and 2)
Sample Body Para 1
Personally, I feel that the activity, Everyday Superheroes, will be suitable
for you and Timmy. [Topic Sentence – Bullet Point 1] I remember the last
time we met, we caught the show ‘Avengers’ together and Timmy was
crazy about Iron Man! Hence, this activity will be best suited for him as he
will learn how to draw comics with his favourite superhero in it from a
renowned local artist! I know he has a flair for art and enjoys doodling
during his free time, so he will be fully engaged and interested to learn for
sure! [Why this activity is suitable – Bullet Point 2]
Body Para 2 what your cousin can learn through the activity (bullet
point 3)
Sample Body Para 2
Besides having fun, I’m sure Timmy will also be learning lots! (Topic
Sentence) These activities will undoubtedly be a good opportunity for
Timmy to improve his drawing skills. While learning to design
superheroes, he can also learn to tap on his creative juices to craft his
own comic strip. Timmy can also learn perseverance as creating artistic
works take time and immense hard work. He will learn that by
persevering, he will be able to create beautiful art pieces!
Body Para 3 How taking part in this activity can strengthen their
relationship (bullet point 4)
Sample Body Para 3
With all the fun activities that you will be taking part in, I’m sure the both of
you will forge memories that’ll last a lifetime! (Topic Sentence) Being a
working mother, I understand that you may not be able to spend as much
time with Timmy as you would like. I’m glad you got to take some time off
work to make this trip back to Singapore! With this activity at the
Children’s Museum, I’m sure that the two of you will get to know each
other better as you discuss your ideas and spend hours engaging in the
task together.
Let’s Start Writing the
Conclusion
Let’s Write our Conclusion
(a) Closing (b) Ask for a
Remarks reply
Sample Conclusion
Alright, I have to go soon or my mother will start
nagging at me for spending too much time on the
computer. I’m looking forward to seeing the both of you
soon! [Closing Remarks] Do let me know what you
think about my suggestions. Hear from you soon! [Ask
for a reply]
Love,
Rach [Sign off]
