Best Composition Books for PSLE - Assessment books
- Sabreena Nazimudeen
- Sep 4
- 5 min read
Best Composition Books for PSLE – Free Resources by MOE-Trained Teachers in Singapore
If you're looking for the best composition books to prepare for PSLE English, don’t waste time on generic bookstore workbooks. The most effective resources are created by real teachers—based on actual classroom struggles, common student mistakes, and real PSLE exam trends.
At The Write Tribe, our free downloadable eBooks and assessment books are crafted by MOE-trained English teachers, curriculum specialists, and award-winning writers in Singapore. These resources are PSLE-aligned and used weekly in our classrooms with great results.
What makes our books different?
We don’t just focus on exam formats—we build the foundations of great writing. Our assessment books target specific language skills such as:
Using similes, idioms, and power phrases to enhance descriptions
Replacing common words like walk or said with vivid, high-impact verbs
Applying personality idioms to bring characters to life
Expanding vocabulary and sentence variety using building blocks of language
These books are ideal for young writers starting as early as Primary 1 (age 6)—helping them grow into confident, expressive writers long before PSLE.
💻 For our students, interactive digital versions are available and used at the last segment of every lesson—automatically marked for instant feedback and progress tracking.
📚 Best of all? Every sample is 100% FREE.
Whether your child is preparing for PSLE or just starting out, our structured, proven resources will help them write with flair, clarity, and confidence.
✍️ Introducing Our Assessment Books
These teacher-recommended, top-scorer-approved guides are designed to help your child improve quickly and confidently—without relying on memorised essays.
✅ 1. Best Composition Books for PSLE: 100 Essential Idioms
100 Essential Idioms – For Primary School English Composition (Singapore)
Want to help your child ace their composition with powerful expressions? This handy resource covers 100 essential idioms commonly used in Primary School English writing.
📘 Includes exercises + answer sheet
🧠 Builds expressive vocabulary for vivid, high-scoring stories
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
🎁 Downloadable eBook
Perfect for students who want to stand out in PSLE and school compositions!
✅ 2. Best Composition Books for PSLE: 100 Essential Similes
100 Essential Similes – For Primary School English Composition (Singapore)Boost your child’s writing with 100 vivid similes that bring stories to life!
This book helps students master descriptive language to impress in school and PSLE compositions.
📘 Exercises + Answer Sheet Included
🖊️ Enhances creativity and expression
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
🎁 Downloadable eBook
A must-have tool for powerful, picture-perfect writing!
✅ 3. Best Composition Books for PSLE: PSLE Ultimate Speech Tags Guide
PSLE Ultimate Speech Tags Guide – 165 Words to Replace “Said”
Transform dull dialogue into dynamic storytelling!
This essential guide features 165 expressive alternatives to “said”, helping students write richer, more engaging compositions.
📘 Includes Exercises + Answer Sheet
🎯 Perfect for dialogue-based topics and picture compositions
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
🎁 Downloadable eBook
An essential tool to level up your child’s PSLE writing!
✅ 4. Best Composition Books for PSLE: PSLE Ultimate Walk Cycles Verbs Guide
PSLE Ultimate Walk Cycles Verbs Guide – 126 Words to Replace “Walk”
Say goodbye to boring verbs! This guide features 126 vivid alternatives to “walk”, helping students express movement with style and precision in their compositions.
🚶♂️ From staggered to strode to sprinted – master every kind of walk
📘 Includes Exercises + Answer Sheet
📝 Great for picture compositions and action scenes
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
Perfect for turning ordinary writing into top-scoring PSLE stories!
✅ 5. Best Composition Books for PSLE: PSLE 100 Emotional Adjectives
PSLE 100 Emotional Adjectives – Vocabulary Booster for Composition WritingHelp your child express feelings with precision and flair!
This vocabulary-boosting guide features 100 powerful adjectives to describe emotions clearly and creatively in compositions.
😊 From anxious to ecstatic, gloomy to thrilled – master the language of emotions
📘 Includes Exercises + Answer Sheet
🧠 Builds expressive vocabulary for vivid storytelling
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
Ideal for crafting realistic characters and scoring higher in PSLE English!
✅ 6. Best Composition Books for PSLE: Ultimate Creative Writing Phrasebook Vol 1
Ultimate Creative Writing Phrasebook Vol 1 – Descriptive Phrases from Popular Storybooks
Give your child the edge with this curated collection of descriptive phrases inspired by popular storybooks. Designed to help students internalise vivid language through targeted exercises.
📚 Packed with creative, high-impact expressions
✍️ Includes Exercises for Practice & Memorisation
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
Perfect for students who want to write with flair, imagination, and originality!
✅ 7. Best Composition Books for PSLE: 100 Essential Proverbs
100 Essential Proverbs – For Primary School English Composition (Singapore)
Master the art of wise and creative writing! This assessment book features 100 essential proverbs commonly used in school and PSLE compositions, with guided practice to help students apply them effectively.
📝 Exercises + Answer Sheet Included
📖 Learn to use proverbs naturally in storytelling
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
💻 Ideal for students in online or in-person classes (including Yishun-based sessions)
📥 Downloadable eBook
A powerful tool to help young writers stand out with meaning and maturity!
✅ 8. Best Composition Books for PSLE: 127 Personality & Character Idioms
127 Personality & Character Idioms – For Primary School Composition Writing
Bring characters to life with this powerful guide to 127 idioms that describe personality and behaviour in vivid, creative ways—perfect for PSLE compositions.
🧠 From a pain in the neck to a heart of gold – master the art of characterisation
📘 Includes Exercises + Answer Sheet
✍️ Great for both dialogue and narrative writing
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
A must-have for crafting memorable, high-scoring characters in any story!
✅ 9. Best Composition Books for PSLE: 136 Commonly Misspelled Words
136 Commonly Misspelled Words – Spelling Worksheets for Primary 1 to PSLE
Help your child avoid common spelling mistakes that can cost precious marks in exams. This book covers 136 frequently misspelled words with targeted practice to reinforce correct spelling.
🔤 Spelling Worksheets Designed for Practice & Mastery
📘 Includes Exercises + Answer Sheet
📈 Boosts writing accuracy and exam confidence
✅ Suitable for Primary 1 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
Ideal for students aiming to sharpen their spelling and improve their overall writing scores!
✅ 10. Best Composition Books for PSLE: Comprehension Cloze with Model Compositions
Comprehension Cloze with Model Compositions – For Primary 4 to 6 PSLE Prep
This unique resource blends 12 model compositions with targeted comprehension cloze exercises—designed to sharpen vocabulary, reinforce key phrases, and deepen understanding of effective story structure.
📖 Based on commonly tested PSLE composition topics
🧠 Helps students internalize good writing through cloze practice
📘 Includes Model Compositions + Cloze Exercises
✅ Suitable for Primary 4 to 6
📥 Downloadable eBook
A powerful tool to strengthen both writing and comprehension skills in one go!
🎁 Ready to Help Your Child Succeed?
Each cheat sheet is classroom-tested, exam-smart, and trusted by hundreds of students across Singapore.
Whether your child is in Primary or Secondary school, our free samples are the perfect way to get started—no gimmicks, no fluff, just real resources that work.
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