Common exam titles for Primary 5 composition exam

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• The keyword is unforgettable – It shows that the incident can be either a pleasant or unpleasant one. 
• The story must have a main problem which forms the unforgettable incident.  

An achievement

• The keyword is achievement. It shows that the incident can be either a pleasant or unpleasant one.

• It must be clearly shown in writing why the main character’s actions were considered an achievement.  

• The keyword is Being – The story should focus on what the main character did to be considerate.

• The main character’s considerate actions must be emphasized in one full length paragraph ( 5- 7 lines).  

• The keyword is Being – The story should focus on what the main character did to be helpful.
• The main character’s helpful actions must be described in detail.
• Pupils must extend beyond what they themselves would do and add on to the helpful actions using their logical thought.  

• The keyword is act – The story should focus on creating an act of kindness which is not too simple.
• To enhance the story lines on good deeds which are commonly written at the lower primary levels , pupils should use an additional complication to create a twist to the main problem.  

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• The main keyword is thankful which indicates the expression of thankfulness and appreciation. The story must clearly detail why and what the main character was grateful for.
• Although the main character can show appreciation for many types of actions , it is important to choose an act that has greater meaning.
• For instance being thankful to a helpful neighbour shows the value of being neighbourly.

An unexpected outcome

• The keywords are unexpected outcome which means there must be a surprising ending to the story.
• To write a story which meets the title, pupils will have to include a plot twist to create a significant change in the outcome of the story.

• The main keyword is memorable. It shows that the story should be largely pleasant.
• A problem is still necessary but it must be a small one. However, pupils must make sure that the problem is not so small that it becomes insignificant.
• The secondary keyword is experience. The main character must play a major role in the story and be present in most of the story.

• The keyword is dispute. This means the story should centre around a disagreement or argument that the main character was involved in.
• Although pupils can write about any type of disagreement, there should be a greater meaning behind the dispute.
• There should be a focus on how the dispute was resolved and the lesson that can be learnt.

• The keyword is misunderstanding. It shows that there must be a mistake made in the story.
• There should be a clear flow of story which shows what led to the misunderstanding and how it was eventually cleared up.