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Subject: English
NOTICE WRITING
Guidelines for writing notice
1. The language is impersonal (avoid the use of I, We, You)
2. It includes the word NOTICE date, heading, writers name and designation.
3. It must answer the questions What? When? Where? How?
4. The date of writing the notice is generally put at the top left hand corner.
5. It must contain complete information.E.g. time of meeting, venue, date and agenda.
6. The order of presentation should be clear.
7. Give the designation of the writer just below the signature.
8. The word limit is 50 words.
SOLVED EXAMPLE
1. You are the Secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore Memorial
School, Patna. Write out a notice for the notice board, inviting names of those who
would like to participate in the proposed inter house debate, oratorical and elocution
contest.
NOTICE
INTER HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Class: 8
Subject: English
FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
A factual description is a systematic and sequential representation of a process or an
event, object, place or person.
Points to remember
The ideas should be presented with important points coming first, followed by the
subsidiary information.
Heading is an important part of a factual description and it should be short and crisp.
The language should be semi-formal.
It should show your attention to detail and your observatory skills.
The content should include the introduction, detailed description,additional
information and conclusion.
Factual description (person)
Name
Physical attributes
Intellectual and emotional qualities
Others perception about him\her
Any other relevant trait
Solved example
Write a factual description on the topic, My Mother.
My Mother
My mothers name is Elizabeth. She is forty two years old. She is five feet, five inches
tall. She has light brown eyes and a wheatish complexion. My mother is a lawyer by
profession. She is self-disciplined and likes the entire family to be disciplined. She is a
knowledgeable lady as she makes a variety of home remedies to take care of our
minor illnesses. She is efficient as she balances her work life and family life well. She is
compassionate and hardworking.She takes care of the entire family and is concerned
about their well-being. The entire family looks up to her as a pillar of support and
encouragement.
Factual Description of a Place
Name
Location (in the middle, at the top)
Dimension- Shape, Size, Colour
Atmosphere
Sights/Sounds/Purpose/Use
Importance/ Remarkable features
City- Geographical location, weather, dress, culture, social and cultural customs
Solved example
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Class: 8
Subject: English
Class: 8
Subject: English
DIARY ENTRY
Diary is a personal form of writing. It requires your creativity,imagination and
expression. Make your diary entry experiential. Write as if you have really been a part
of the situation and are writing your own experience, your own point of view and
feelings.
FORMAT
Date:
Day :
Time:
Dear Diary,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name
SOLVED EXAMPLE
16 April,2016
Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Dear Diary,
It was my second day at my new school- Blue Bells Public School. What a name for a
school! I am tired of introducing myself to teachers and classmates. Although I have
talked to a few classmates, they are all nice, but I havent been able to make a friend I
would like to keep. Could Amy be the one? Or Periwinkle? Or will it be Rahul? I dont
know. May be no one, may be all of them. I mustnt hurry. I must be cautious.
However, I must have a good friend as soon as possible. But where shall I find one?
There arent any children of my age in the neighborhood. Either they are too young or
too old to be my friend.
Friend! Friend! Friend, when will my search for you end?
Jessie
Class: 8
Subject: English
Debate
Class: 8
Subject: English
Thank you.
SPEECH WRITING
Purpose of a speech
A speech is a form of expression of views by an individual addressed to the public.
Format of a speech:
Salutation or greeting
Opening sentence must clearly mention the topic of the speech
Body
Quotations, sayings, relevant example, along with other figures of speech may
be used.
Conversational tone.
Support your points with facts and figures.
Be mindful deviating from the stated topic.
Sum up the views in conclusion.
Formal thanks
School term is coming to a close and you have been asked to deliver a speech to
the students before the onset of the vacation. Write an inspiring speech to be
delivered in the morning assembly on the topic, How to Have an Enriching
Vacation
Good morning dear friends, I stand before you to share my views on the topic, How to
Have an Enriching Vacation. I begin with a common cry of one and all Give me
leisure, simple pleasure, time in which to stand and stare. Time to wonder, time to
wander, time to dream, time to spare
Yes, vacations, a time to relax and break from the monotony of a routine are always
awaited by one and all, old and young. Then why not by students?
But often, we find that something what we wait for so eagerly comes and slips by so
easily with all dreams unrealised, all promises unkept and all plans unexecuted. The
precious holiday hours are wasted, a chance to learn and a chance to improve missed
out.
So friends, this vacation make a difference to you and to somebodys tomorrow. Be
your best friend, seek your own company. When you spend time with yourself,
independently of the world, you spend time on planning, identifying and discovering
your goals. You arrange yourself and your life, finding in yourself the good and the
beautiful. So spend time to educate yourself and to discover yourself.
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Class: 8
Subject: English
Extend yourself to reach out to others with a helping hand and an understanding heart
to experience the deeper joy that is felt when you let your little acts of love, concern,
guidance and understanding put some sunshine into someone's life. Have a heart that
tries to feel what other people feel. You have the gift of spreading cheerful thoughts
around. Go ahead and shower them. To begin with, make your home the centre of a
happy family from which should radiate the warmth of a loving heart.
But do not forget, it is important to be first at peace with yourself, the peace that one
gets in the lap of nature. So be out on natures trail.
With this I would like to end my speech and wish you a vaction time that enriches and
refreshes you.
Thank you.
EMAIL WRITING
Complimentary close
Class: 8
Subject: English
Regards, Name.
Dos and Donts about Email
Dos
Use an informative subject line, which says what the email is about.
Write the most important information first.
Donts
Write hello as your subject line.
Write about irrelevant issues. The reader will soon hit delete if the email doesnt get to
the point.
Use capital letters to write whole words as in emails, this is considered as shouting.
Use Italics (the reason may be misunderstood, due to cultural differences).
Use exclamation marks, abbreviations like coz, BTW, etc. as the recipient may not
understand them.
Use smileys. They may be misunderstood and come across as unprofessional.
Use SMS language.
SAMPLE
You are on holiday in London. Write an email to your friend Sophia telling her
how you are spending your vacation. (word limit 150 180 words)
Date: 21st July, 2016
From: caleb@gmail.com
To: sophia123@gmail.com
Subject: Holiday in London
Dear Sophia,
How are you? I am having a wonderful time here and wish that my holidays would go
on forever. Guess where I am at the moment? Well, Ive found an internet Caf just
round the corner from our hostel and I grabbed the opportunity to email you and tell
you how I have been spending my time here in London.
I have been so busy for the last few days as I have been here trying to visit all the
interesting places. On Monday I visited Madame Tussauds. This is a waxwork
museum. It was so wonderful seeing all those wax figures of so many famous people! I
also visited the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, two other famous
landmarks in London. Tomorrow we are going on the London Eye, also known as the
Millennium Wheel. This is a giant wheel that was built to celebrate the millennium in the
year 2000. There are so many other places to visit. But we dont just visit museums
and other interesting places, in the evenings we also meet up at a friends house and
watch movies. It is fantastic meeting English people. I am no longer self-conscious
when I am speaking in English and I have come to the conclusion that the best way to
learn a language is to visit the country where it's spoken.
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Class: 8
Subject: English
I hope you will have the opportunity to visit London someday. It is such an exciting
place.
Regards,
Caleb