Cheatsheet of Useful Phrases for P3/4 Composition writing — Topic: A happy occasion (2026)
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⭐ Cheatsheet of Useful Phrases for P3/4 Composition writing — Topic: A happy occasion (2026)
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To support your child in writing richer, more meaningful stories, here is a FREE cheatsheet of Useful Phrases for P3/4 Composition writing — Topic: A happy occasion (2026) — a commonly tested P3/4 composition theme in 2025. ✨
📌 Understanding the Topic: A Happy Occasion
This topic may also appear in schools under alternative titles such as:
A Celebration
A Joyous Occasion
Many students assume that a happy occasion means writing a smooth, problem-free story. However, this often results in a flat, diary-style recount, which usually scores poorly.
💡 Important Teacher Tip
In composition writing, even a happy occasion should include a problem or challenge.
The occasion can still end happily — what matters is:
what went wrong,
how the character reacted, and
what the character learnt from the experience.
For example:
A misunderstanding that is resolved
A fear that is overcome
A disappointment that turns into gratitude
At lower primary levels, simple recounts with little conflict may still be acceptable. However, by upper primary (P3/4 and above), examiners are looking for:
a clear problem,
a meaningful turning point, and
a change in the main character’s thoughts, feelings, or understanding.
In short, a strong composition is not just about what happened — it is about how the experience changed the writer.
✏️ Useful Phrases (High-Scoring & Student-Friendly!)
I was beside myself with exhilaration and jubilation as my eyes fell on the painstaking effort my parents had made to adorn the plain walls with vibrant streamers and colourful curtains.
I tried to fight back the tears welling up in my eyes as I feared that my family had forgotten about my birthday.
The airport was abuzz with activity, and the sound of rolling luggage blended with the uplifting music playing over the speakers.
We could not contain our excitement as we counted down the hours to the flight with bated breath.
My heart swelled with pride at the thought of my fingers wrapping around the golden body of the trophy. I could already hear the thunderous applause as a thousand pairs of eyes watched me walk up the stage.
Like a broken faucet, tears of happiness streamed down my face like scattered beads.
A shroud of disappointment briefly marred the happy occasion as our faces fell upon receiving the unexpected news.
I wiped my tear-stained face with the back of my hand, taking a deep breath to steady myself.
Pride glimmered in my eyes as I strutted off the stage with the golden trophy in hand.
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