English: Paper 1 (Composition Writing)
Explained
Meet Daryl.
Daryl is the founder and lead English teacher at Mind's Eye Learning Hub in Balestier, where he teaches PSLE English Composition and Paper 2 to primary school students. He calls himself "The Most Interesting English Teacher" and his mission is simple: make English fun, friendly and familiar. On Instagram (@daryl.mindseyeenglish) he spends a lot of time busting the habits that quietly cost children marks, from memorised model compos to stories packed with characters who do nothing. Parents describe him as patient and encouraging, and say their children come home actually wanting to write.
PSLE English Composition & Paper 2 specialist · 70% of students score AL1 to AL2 for English · Students score above 30/36 for Composition · Founder, Mind's Eye Learning Hub · Rated 4.9 by parents on Google
For this run, Daryl is marking every composition your child writes, by hand - and recording the corrections and explanations so you can watch alongside your child.
From booking your slot to marked papers, in five steps.
Book a slot & pay
Pick your child's level, P3–P5, and pay $129. Only 10 slots this run, first come first served.
Daryl sets 3 composition practices
Three practices for your child's level, released one at a time.
You receiveYour child completes them
Done at home, on the timeline that Daryl sets when the run starts.
Submission deadlinesDaryl marks & records
Full hand-marking, plus a recorded walkthrough of every mistake worth explaining.
You get everything back
Marked practice and the 15-minute correction video - with a 15-minute conclusion video with exam tips.
Delivered digitallyOne slot. All inclusive.
Here are all the things included in the run when you book a slot. The underlying methodology is simple: follow a practice routine, have your child's writing marked and every correction explained, and learn how to do better for the real exam.
3 writing assignments
Set by Daryl for your child's level - Primary 3–5.
Full marking, by hand
Every question marked the way a school would - not based on an answer key that was created by someone unqualified.
15-min correction video
Daryl walks through your child's actual mistakes and how to fix them. If there's more than 15 minutes' worth, they'll cover the ones that matter most.
15-min report & exam insights
At the end of the run, Daryl provides you with his observations about your child's performance, as well as specific tips on what to look out for during the exams.
Getting your child to write the composition was never the hard part.
Regular writing practice is still one of the best ways to get your child exam-ready - real topics, real writing, real marks on the line. Marking it the right way is critical: composition is marked out of 36, split into 18 content and 18 language marks, and vague feedback like "make it more interesting" doesn't tell a child what to actually fix. Explaining the mistakes precisely, the way a specialist composition teacher would, is essential - and it's the part you as a parent were never trained for.
- Finding the time to read through every composition properly, on top of everything else.
- Even when you do, knowing a paragraph feels "flat" isn't the same as knowing how to fix it.
- There's no single right answer to mark against, so it's hard to know exactly where content or language marks were lost.
- The marking scheme splits composition into content and language marks; most parents don't know how to grade against that split.
- The compositions you get your child to write at home have no deadline - easy to plan, easy to let slip.
- Daryl marks it himself, against the same content and language split used in the real exam.
- Every real weakness gets a recorded explanation - why marks were lost, and exactly how to fix it - rewatchable anytime.
- Marked by a composition specialist whose students consistently score above 30/36, not someone else's best guess at what "good writing" looks like.
- Explained clearly and simply enough for any child to follow along, no bombastic words needed, just what actually scores.
- A submission deadline for each composition - so writing becomes a routine, not something left to the last minute.
- One run - no long-term commitment, no recurring fees, but an excellent supplement to tuition.
The finer details about this run.
What happens after I book a run?
You will have to wait for the run to begin at the start of the month. In the meantime, you should log in to your run dashboard to get familiar with it and see what to expect next.
When are the submission deadlines for each composition practice?
Daryl will set the respective deadlines in a staggered manner, across the entire run (~15-21 days) - so that there will be enough time for your child to review the previous practice before attempting the next.
Do I need to follow the submission deadlines?
Yes, please. The deadlines function as a practice routine that your child can follow. Daryl has also planned their schedule around the deadlines. So if you miss a deadline, Daryl will still mark the paper but may not be able to provide the explanation video.
How long should I give my child to complete the practice?
This is indicated in the dashboard (as per exam standards). Daryl strongly recommends that your child attempts the paper with a mindset and environment that mimics a dry-run - no distractions, in one sitting, and attempt every question.
How will I know when a new practice is ready or has been marked/explained?
You will see alerts in your run dashboard and you will also receive email notifications regarding the key milestones within the run.
What if a run is full?
You can join the waitlist and we'll let you know if more slots are made available as well as give you early access for the next one that opens for registration. Slots are limited on purpose: this is so that Daryl can allocate the right amount of time & attention to your child's work.
This run is closed.
$129 all-in. Three writing assignments, marked by hand, every correction explained on video - before your child sits for the real thing.
No payment now - joining the waitlist just puts you first in line.
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