Evergreen Situational Writing Samples - One Question, Five Ways

EVERGREEN SECONDARY SCHOOL Managing TONE & REGISTER 5 sample responses to an O Level Situational Writing question (adapted from GCE ‘O’ Level 2005) Report for school leader Formal letter to school leader Article for Newsletter Speech to classmates Personal Letter to friend 1

THE QUESTION Section B: Situational Writing You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section. You should read the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. Your school is planning to organise a one-week course during the December school holidays for senior students. The course will allow students to learn useful knowledge and skills that are not currently covered in the school curriculum. The Principal has invited each senior class to recommend one course. As the class representative, write: a report to the Principal recommending the course you and your classmates have chosen. a letter to the Principal recommending the course you and your classmates have chosen. an article for your school newsletter explaining which of the three courses you prefer and persuading senior students to support your choice a speech in which you explain to your classmates which course you prefer and persuading them to vote for it an email to the class Chairperson, who is your friend, to let him know which suggestion you would prefer for the class. (You have been placed on Leave of Absence due to an injury but would like to contribute your view.) In your writing, you should: state clearly which course your class has chosen explain why the knowledge and skills taught in this course would be useful to senior students You may add any other details you think will be helpful. Write in a clear, accurate English. Your tone should be persuasive, showing your enthusiasm for the course you have chosen. 2

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REPORT SAMPLE To: Mr Vincent Toh, Principal, Gardenia Secondary School From: Morton Leong, Secondary 4 Honour Date: 11 October 2026 Decision on December vacation course for senior students The students of secondary 4 Honour have spent considerable time and effort reviewing the benefits of each of the options, namely, the First Aid Course, Personal Finance Management Course, and Personal Fitness Training Course given as possibilities for a vacation course at the end of the school year. After several vigorous debates on the three suggestions, it wa