{"id":1838,"date":"2026-11-05T12:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/?p=1838"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:01:50","slug":"two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Deeds: One That Gave Joy and One That Caused Regret \u2014 ICSE Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#What_this_composition_helps_you_practise\" title=\"What this composition helps you practise\">What this composition helps you practise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Composition_Prompt\" title=\"Composition Prompt\">Composition Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Composition_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Composition at a Glance\">Composition at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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contrast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#The_first_deed_is_shown_through_urgent_action\" title=\"The first deed is shown through urgent action\">The first deed is shown through urgent action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#The_second_incident_is_morally_opposite\" title=\"The second incident is morally opposite\">The second incident is morally opposite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Regret_is_shown_through_consequences\" title=\"Regret is shown through consequences\">Regret is shown through consequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#The_conclusion_connects_both_incidents\" title=\"The conclusion connects both incidents\">The conclusion connects both incidents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Useful_Vocabulary_and_Expressions\" title=\"Useful Vocabulary and Expressions\">Useful Vocabulary and Expressions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Try_It_Yourself\" title=\"Try It Yourself\">Try It Yourself<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Practice_Prompt\" title=\"Practice Prompt\">Practice Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Before_You_Submit\" title=\"Before You Submit\">Before You Submit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#ICSE_Composition_Guidelines\" title=\"ICSE Composition Guidelines\">ICSE Composition Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/two-deeds-joy-and-regret-narrative-essay\/#Related_ICSE_English_Resources\" title=\"Related ICSE English Resources\">Related ICSE English Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"xc-ee xc-longform\">\n\n  <section class=\"xc-s-header\" data-icon=\"\u270d\ufe0f\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-series-label\">ICSE English Composition<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-meta-bar\">\n      <span class=\"xc-s-meta-item\">\ud83d\udcd8 Classes 9\u201310<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-meta-item\">\u2696\ufe0f Narrative \/ Personal Reflection<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-meta-item\">\ud83c\udfaf 20-mark composition practice<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-meta-item\">\u23f1\ufe0f Up to 30 minutes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">\u270d<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_composition_helps_you_practise\"><\/span>What this composition helps you practise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\">\n      <p>This composition is built on contrast. The first incident shows courage, helpfulness and satisfaction, while the second shows dishonesty, embarrassment and regret. The conclusion then connects both experiences to the development of character and judgement.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udcdd<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Essay Question<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_Prompt\"><\/span>Composition Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-prompt\">\n    <p><strong>Write about two deeds you have done\u2014one of which gave you immense joy and satisfaction while the other was a cause of deep regret.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Before You Read<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Composition at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-glance\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-glance-header\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-glance-title\">\u2696\ufe0f Joy, Regret and Lessons from Experience<\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-weightage\">\n        <span class=\"xc-s-weightage-val\">20<\/span>\n        <span class=\"xc-s-weightage-label\">marks<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"xc-s-topics-grid\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">1<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\"><strong>Recommended length:<\/strong> approximately 300\u2013350 words<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">2<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\"><strong>Writing style:<\/strong> two-part personal narrative with reflection<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">3<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\"><strong>Recommended time:<\/strong> up to 30 minutes<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">4<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> contrast, consequence, emotion, regret and learning<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Plan Before Writing<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essay_Outline\"><\/span>Essay Outline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-glance\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-topics-grid\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\">\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">1<\/span>\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\">Introduction: A good deed shines in the naughty world.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\">\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">2<\/span>\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\">A good deed of helping a friend who had met with an accident.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\">\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">3<\/span>\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\">An action that was the cause of regret.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-topic-item\">\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-icon\">4<\/span>\n        <span class=\"xc-s-topic-text\">Conclusion: Good deeds give us joy, bad deeds cause deep regret. However we should learn and benefit from them.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Read the Essay<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Model_Essay\"><\/span>Model Essay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-reading\">\n    <p>\u201cHow far that little candle throws its beam! So shines a good deed in the naughty world,\u201d said William Shakespeare, in his play the Merchant of Venice. Indeed good deeds enrich our lives and people appreciate us for it. They give us immense joy and satisfaction, while some of our actions are the cause of much regret and unhappiness.<\/p>\n    <p>Last summer while going to school on my bicycle, I saw a huge crowd on the road side. Recognising the bicycle of my friend Abhay lying on the road, I made my way through the crowd, and found him lying in a pool of blood. He had apparently been knocked down by a speeding car. Quickly taking stock of the situation, I signalled a car to stop. Taking the help of bystanders, I put Abhay in the car and sped towards the Civil Hospital. The doctors in the trauma ward decided to go in for an emergency operation because of the serious head injury.<\/p>\n    <p>They asked me to immediately arrange for blood of \u2018O\u2019 group, which was required for the operation. I volunteered to give blood for it was of the desired blood group. I was immediately wheeled into the OT. I felt dizzy and dozed off as the blood transfusion and his operation began. A little later on opening my eyes, I found Abhay\u2019s parents standing anxiously around me. Their eyes brimmed with tears, as they held my hand. Fortunately for Abhay the operation was successful, and after a few month\u2019s rest, he was back to school. Ever since he is my best friend.<\/p>\n    <p>While this deed gave me immense joy and satisfaction, I regret and feel ashamed in recalling my first and last attempt at using unfair means in the examination. This happened when I was appearing for the social science paper in class VIII. I just could not memorise the date of birth and death of great men. I therefore thought of an easy way out, and wrote the same on a small piece of paper, which I concealed in the pencil box. I was caught in the act of taking a glimpse of this note, and was hauled up by the invigilator. The matter was reported to the Principal, and my parents were called to school. I was severely reprimanded for my conduct, and was let off with a stern warning. Even today, just thinking about it makes me feel awkward and embarrassed. I found myself unable to face my friends and colleagues. The understanding shown by my friend Abhay made me overcome this ignominy.<\/p>\n    <p>Thus I know from personal experience that good deeds give us tremendous joy and satisfaction. The not so good deeds are the cause of deep regret and shame. Nevertheless, they too help us mould our life, if we learn from them.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-note\">\n    <strong>Practice tip:<\/strong> When a prompt asks for two contrasting deeds, give each incident enough space to feel complete. Show what you did, what happened because of it, how you felt afterwards, and then use the conclusion to explain what the contrast taught you.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Writing Technique<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_This_Composition\"><\/span>Understanding This Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">1<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_introduction_establishes_the_contrast\"><\/span>The introduction establishes the contrast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\"><p>The opening prepares the reader for two very different experiences: one connected with satisfaction and the other with regret. This makes the structure clear before either incident begins.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">2<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_deed_is_shown_through_urgent_action\"><\/span>The first deed is shown through urgent action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\"><p>The crowd, injured friend, hurried journey to hospital and emergency treatment create a fast-moving incident. The narrator\u2019s satisfaction comes from taking responsibility when immediate help is needed.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">3<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_second_incident_is_morally_opposite\"><\/span>The second incident is morally opposite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\"><p>The attempt to use unfair means in an examination provides a clear contrast with the earlier helpful action. A strong two-part composition benefits from incidents that differ sharply in motive and consequence.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">4<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regret_is_shown_through_consequences\"><\/span>Regret is shown through consequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\"><p>The Principal\u2019s involvement, parents being called, reprimand and embarrassment before friends make the regret concrete. Consequences make remorse more convincing than simply stating \u201cI felt bad\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">5<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_conclusion_connects_both_incidents\"><\/span>The conclusion connects both incidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\"><p>The final paragraph does not treat the good and bad deeds as unrelated memories. It explains that both kinds of experience can shape a person if the lessons are understood and remembered.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Language Builder<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Vocabulary_and_Expressions\"><\/span>Useful Vocabulary and Expressions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-def-list\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">taking stock of the situation<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Quickly assessing what has happened and what needs to be done.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">immense satisfaction<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">A very strong feeling of fulfilment or contentment.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">unfair means<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Dishonest methods used to gain an advantage, especially in an examination.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">easy way out<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">A simple solution that avoids effort or responsibility.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">hauled up<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Called to account or formally questioned for wrongdoing.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">reprimanded<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Scolded or formally criticised for improper conduct.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">ignominy<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Public shame or embarrassment caused by dishonourable behaviour.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-def-row\"><div class=\"xc-s-def-term\">mould our life<\/div><div class=\"xc-s-def-text\">Shape our character, choices or future behaviour.<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\u270d\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Your Turn<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_It_Yourself\"><\/span>Try It Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-head\"><div class=\"xc-s-concept-num\">Q<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-concept-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Prompt\"><\/span>Practice Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\">\n      <p><strong>Write about two actions from your life: one that still makes you feel proud and another that you deeply regret. Narrate what happened in each case and explain what both experiences taught you.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p>Write approximately <strong>300\u2013350 words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-revision\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-revision-header\"><div class=\"xc-s-revision-header-icon\">\u2713<\/div><h3 class=\"xc-s-revision-header-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Submit\"><\/span>Before You Submit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-revision-grid\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">1<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Have you chosen two clearly contrasting actions?<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">2<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Have you narrated the first deed with a clear consequence?<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">3<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Have you explained why the second deed caused regret?<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">4<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Have you shown emotion through reactions and consequences?<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">5<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Does your conclusion connect the lessons from both incidents?<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"xc-s-revision-item\"><span class=\"xc-s-revision-bullet\">6<\/span><span class=\"xc-s-revision-text\">Have you checked grammar, spelling and punctuation?<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Exam Tip<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICSE_Composition_Guidelines\"><\/span>ICSE Composition Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-concept\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-concept-body\">\n      <p>For ICSE Examination Year 2027, the composition should be approximately <strong>300\u2013350 words<\/strong>. Question 1 carries <strong>20 marks<\/strong>, and the specimen paper recommends spending no more than <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> on it.<\/p>\n      <p>For a <strong>two-incident personal narrative<\/strong>, maintain balance between the two experiences. Each incident should have a beginning, consequence and emotional response, while the conclusion should explain what you learned from the contrast.<\/p>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cisce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official ICSE 2027 English Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cisce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ICSE-2027-SPECIMEN-011-ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-QP-MS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official ICSE 2027 English Language Specimen and Draft Marking Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"xc-s-section-head\">\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-icon\">\ud83d\udd17<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xc-s-section-body\">\n      <div class=\"xc-s-section-label\">Continue Learning<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"xc-s-section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_ICSE_English_Resources\"><\/span>Related ICSE English Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  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href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/certain-but-proved-wrong-narrative-essay\/\">\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-badge\">Lesson Learned<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-link-text\">Being Certain but Later Proved Wrong \u2014 Narrative Essay<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-link-arr\">\u2192<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"xc-s-series-link-item\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/experience-is-the-best-teacher-reflective-essay\/\">\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-badge\">Reflective<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-link-text\">Experience Is the Best Teacher \u2014 Reflective Essay<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-link-arr\">\u2192<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"xc-s-series-link-item\" href=\"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/importance-of-writing-a-good-composition\/\">\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-badge\">Guide<\/span>\n      <span class=\"xc-s-series-link-text\">Importance of Writing a Good Composition<\/span>\n      <span 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