Collection of Suggested Compositions: Near-Drowning / Rescued from Drowning
Level: P4 High-Ability, P5 - P6 Average-Ability Writers
Write a composition of at least 150 words based on the above situation.
You must use the following points in your story:
You may reorder the points and add any other relevant points. Rescued from Drowning (Average-ability)
The sun was like a fire ball in the clear blue sky. Lisa and Leo begged their mother to bring them swimming. Mrs Jones decided to bring the children to the swimming pool near their home. When they arrived at the pool, it was very crowded. Mrs Jones reminded the children to be extra careful in the water. As Lisa was not a good swimmer, she even made Lisa promise that she would always stay on the float. While the children splashed about in the pool, Mrs Jones laid down on a beach chair and soon fell asleep. Leo and Lisa had a great time splashing water at each other. Just when they were deciding what to do next, they heard a shout, "Leo! We are here! Come and join us!" Leo's friends were also at the pool. He wanted to join them so he began swimming towards them. Lisa did not want to be left behind. She tried to paddle along but Leo had already disappeared into the crowd. Suddenly, Lisa lost her balance and slipped into the water! Lisa splashed her arms frantically about the water as she desperately tried to gasp for air. Unfortunately, everyone in the pool did not notice that Lisa was in trouble. They continued playing among themselves. Lisa began to feel exhausted. Her arms were aching and she could not breathe. Just when her eyes began to blur, she felt a strong tug and then, she felt herself lying on something cool and soft. "Girl! Breathe through your mouth! Don't worry! You are safe now! Don't struggle! Just rest your body on the float. We're near the edge of the pool!" shouted a man. The lifeguard on duty had reached Lisa just in time. When he saw her slip off her float, he had immediately grabbed his float and jumped in after her. When Lisa got out of the water, Mrs Jones and Leo quickly rushed to Lisa's side and apologised for not keeping their eyes on her. Luckily, besides swallowing a few gulps of water and feeling exhausted, Lisa was unhurt. The family thanked the lifeguard again for saving Lisa's life. They could not imagine how the day would have ended if he had not been observant. It was an unforgettable day! |
This composition complements the following:
Selected Reading Materials: Near Drowning / Rescued from Drowning Video Resource for Writing: Rescued at the Pool & Rescued at the Beach For a more advanced approach, you can refer to 'Collection Suggested Compositions: Near-Drowning Rescued from Drowning (Advanced)' |