WRITING SKILLS

CLASS XI & XII

Short writing skills (4 Marks, 50 words)
 Invitations and Replies to Invitations
 Poster Designing
 Classified Advertisements
 Display advertisements
 Notice Writing

Letter Writing (6 marks, 120 to 150 words)

 Letter to the Editor
 Letter of Complaint
 Letter of Enquiry
 Reply to Letter of Enquiry
 Letter of Placing an Order
 Job Application

Long Writing Skills (10 marks, 150 to 200 words)

 Report
 Speech
 Article
 Debate

NOTICE WRITING
Format includes:
1. Name of the Issuing Authority- in the center
2. The word NOTICE in block letters & center
3. Date- on the left hand
4. Heading- in the center
5. Content in one para
6. Writer’s name- on the left
7. Writer’s designation- on the left
8. All placed in a box

Content
This answers the question what, where, when, how

Important Points to Remember

Purpose of the notice should be to inform. It should to be brief and precise.
It should be written in third person.

Sample
You are Bhumika Sahu, President of Cultural Forum of your school. You have organised an
Inter-school Patriotic Singing Competition on the occasion of Republic Day. Write a notice in about
50 words informing the students about the event.
ABC School

NOTICE
January 9th 2019
Inter School Singing Competition

This is to inform the students of classes VI to XI that the Cultural Forum of the
school is organising an Inter school Patriotic Singing Competition on this Republic
Day at 9.00am in the School Auditorium. More than 20 schools of the city will be
participating. Eminent singer, Mr Sonu Nigam has kindly consented to be the Chief
Guest. Students interested in participating and witnessing the event must give their
names to their respective class teachers by January 15th, 2019. For further
information, please contact the undersigned.

Bhoomi Sahu
(President, Cultural Forum)

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
Points to Remember
1. The advertisement must be written in a box.
2. Use only words and phrases.
3. Don't use even a single complete sentence.
4. Use only one paragraph.
5. First two or three words should be written in CAPS.
6. The heading should be on the top in the centre in CAPS.
7. Leave a line after the heading.
8. No indentation.
9. Use only universally accepted abbreviations and digits for numbers.

Types
* For sale house—flat, vehicle, household goods
* Situation vacant-- job vacancy that needs to be filled
*Situation Wanted -- an individual requires a job opportunity
*To-let
* To purchase—house, flat, vehicle, household goods
* Matrimonial
* Educational Institutes
* Lost and found
* Missing Person

Situation Vacant
Important Points
1. Heading - SITUATION VACANT
2. Start with REQUIRED
3. Number and name of the post
4. Name of the organisation
5. Academic qualification and work experience
6. Other qualifications
7. Preferences like age, gender, locality
8. Expected salary and perks
9. Mode of Application along with contact details name / designation of the contact person,
address, phone number, email address

Sample
Taj Hotels Pvt Ltd needs a receptionist for its front office in Navi Mumbai. As the Manager Taj
Hotel Limited, Navi Mumbai, draft an advertisement for the classified columns of The Times of
India.

SITUATION VACANT

REQUIRED A RECEPTIONIST for front office in Taj Hotels Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai. Must be
graduate with min 3 yrs exp in same field. Must have pleasing personality, fluent in English,
good with computers. Preferably female below 30 years age from in and around Mumbai.
Expected salary Rs 15000 + perks. Apply within a week with recent biodata and photo to The
Manager, Taj Hotels Limited, Bandra, Navi Mumbai. Phone no. 46238886, Email id -
tajhotelsjobs@[Link].

Situation Wanted
Points to Remember
1. Heading- SITUATION WANTED
2. Gender, Age, Academic Qualifications, Work Experience
3. The words ‘seeks a job in (field of job) ’
4. Other qualifications
5. Preferences
6. Expected salary
7. Contact details – name, residential address, phone no., Email Id

Sample
Kamal Verma is currently working for Sita Fabrics Pvt Ltd, New Delhi as Senior Textile
Manager. However your elderly parents live in Jaipur and you wish to shift there in order to
take care of them. Draft a classified advertisement in 50 words to look for a job in Jaipur.

SITUATION WANTED

MALE, 31 YRS. currently working as Sr. Textile Manager in reputed textile company in New
Delhi from last 6 yrs with [Link]. (Textiles) from IIM Kharagpur seeks job in similar field in or
around Jaipur. Expert in fabric manufacturing, excellent knowledge of computers.
Hardworking, result oriented, team player. Expected salary Rs. 75000 pm+ perks. Contact-
Kamal Verma House no. 59, IP Extension, New Delhi. Phone no. 9759411381. Email id -
[Link]@[Link]

Sale of Property / Property for Sale

1. Heading- PROPERTY FOR SALE
2. Start with Type of property (for example flat bungalow etc.)
3. Locality
4. Layout- floor, area, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, balconies, modular kitchen,
spacious, furnished
5. Surrounding description- Park facing, close to___ , Vastu oriented, sea facing
6. Facilities - 24 hour water, electricity supply, ample parking, CCTV surveillance, elevators
7. Expected price- Rs. _________ (negotiable/ non negotiable)
8. Brokers excuse
9. Genuine buyers only, contact- name of the seller, address, ph no., email address

Sample
You are Satish Shah, living in New Delhi. You have a flat in Mumbai that you wish to sell. Draft
a suitable advertisement with relevant details to be published in the classified columns of a
national newspaper.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

FLAT IN ANDHERI, Mumbai. 2nd fl, 3600 sq ft, 3 BHK with attached bath, modular kitchen, 2
balconies, wooden flooring and semi furnished. Park facing, Vastu oriented and close to
Metro Station. 24 hour water & electricity supply, ample parking, CCTV surveillance.
Expected price Rs. 2 crore (negotiable) Brokers excuse. Genuine buyers only, contact Satish
Shah, 57, IP Extension, New Delhi. Ph no. 9871397912.

Sale of Vehicles
Points to Remember:
1. Heading - VEHICLE FOR SALE
2. Start with Type of vehicle – bike, car (sedan, hatchback, SUV)
3. Make (Company), model, colour
4. Mileage kilometre per litre
5. Kilometre travelled,
6. Accesories - MP3, power brake, sun roof, GPRS, AVS
7. Insurance valid upto (month & year)
8. Ownership details- single hand driven/ defence personnel driven/ lady driven
9. Expected price
10. Genuine buyers only, contact- name of the seller, address, phone number.

Sample
Sameer Duggal has bought a new car and wishes to sell his old Honda City. Help him write a
classified advertisement for a newspaper.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

BLACK HONDA CITY, 2015 make, 10 km/lr, mileage, 35000 km run. Power brakes, power
windows, air bags, GPRS, leather seats, Kenwood BT audio device, sunroof, AVS, 1.3 cc
engine. Insurance valid upto September 2019. Single hand driven, well maintained.
Expected price Rs. 5.5 lakh (negotiable). Brokers excuse. Only genuine buyers contact
Sameer Duggal, 71, Press Enclave Road, Saket, South Delhi. Ph. No. 9711568901.
Household Goods for Sale

Points to Remember
1. Heading- HOUSEHOLD ITEM / ITEMS FOR SALE
2. Start with Type of item
3. Make, model, year of manufacture
4. Description- accessories, features
5. Condition
6. Expected price
7. Interested buyers only contact- (contact details)

Sample
You are Deepak Gupta. You are soon migrating to Australia and want to sell your laptop and
TV. Draft an advertisement for the classified columns of a local newspaper.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE

A LAPTOP AND A TV. Laptop- HP 3260, 2014 make, 15” screen, red, Windows 10,
expanded RAM and high resolution. TV- Sony Bravia, 48’’ screen, 2014 make, black, high
resolution, 2 USB and HDMI ports and surround system, Wi-Fi connectivity with 3D display.
Both in excellent condition. Expected price – for laptop Rs. 40,000 & for TV Rs.88,000 (non-
negotiable). Interested buyers only contact, Deepak Gupta, 170, Block D, Saket, New Delhi.
Ph no. 981602246.

Purchase of Property
1. Heading- PROPERTY TO PURCHASE
2. Start with Type of property
3. Locality
4. Layout- preferably floor, area bedroom
5. Surroundings preferably
6. Facilities
7. Expected price
8. Brokers excuse
9. Contact details

Sample
You are Prateek Verma and you have recently been transferred to Mumbai. You wish to
purchase a flat there before you can shift your family. Draft a suitable advertisement for the
classified columns a national daily.
PROPERTY TO PURCHASE

A FLAT IN ANDHERI Mumbai. Preferably not above 3rd floor with min 3000 sq ft area
suitable for a family with elderly parents. Preferably 3 BHK with attached baths, sun facing
balcony, modular kitchen, wooden flooring with fittings and fixtures. Preferably park facing, 3-
sides open, close to hospital. Must have 24 hr water and electricity supply. CCTV
surveillance. ample parking. Elevators. Expected price Rs 75 lakh (negotiable). Brokers
excuse. Contact Prateek Verma, 67, Jalgaon, Pune. Ph. No. 9716101200.
Purchase of Vehicles

1. Heading- VEHICLE TO PURCHASE

2. Start with Type of vehicle
3. Make, model, colour (preferably)
4. Mileage, kilometre run- (preferably)
5. Accessories- preferably
6. Valid insurance
7. Preferably single hand driven
8. Expected price
9. Brokers excuse
10. Contact details

Sample
You are Arihant Gupta and you wish to buy a second hand car. Draft an advertisement for it.

VEHICLE TO PURCHASE

A SEDAN preferably Honda City, 2015 make, silver grey colour with min 10 km/lr mileage
and not more than 50000 km run. Preferably with power brake, power windows, GPRS,
leather seats, abs, sunroof airbags, 1.3 cc engine in automatic variant. Must have valid
insurance. Preferably single hand driven, owned by Army personnel. Expected price Rs. 3.5
lakh. Brokers excuse. Contact Arihant Gupta, B 31, Anand Vihar, New Delhi. Ph.
no. 9978821125.

Purchase of Household Items

1. Heading- HOUSEHOLD ITEM/S TO PURCHASE
2. Start with Type of item / items
3. Make model year of manufacture
4. Features, condition, insurance, warranty
5. Expected price
6. Contact details

Sample
You are Ankush Verma and you have recently taken admission in a college. You wish to
purchase a second hand laptop. Draft a classified advertisement for it.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PURCHASE

A SECOND HAND LAPTOP, Dell make, model A28160, and preferably not older than a year
& still under warranty. Must have 16GB RAM, high resolution, preferably with Windows 10
and a 15” screen. Must be in mint condition, preferably with accident cover. Expected price
Rs. 20,000. Contact Ankush Verma, 64, Vardan Apartments, IP Extension, New Delhi. Ph
no. 98719876232, email- ankush@[Link].

To-let
Two kinds:
1. When you have the property and want to give it on rent
It is written like Sale of Property with three changes-
-- Heading – TO-LET
-- Start with ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
-- Expected rent- Rs.________ per month

Sample
You have a flat in Mumbai and you want to give on rent. Draft an advertisement to be
published in The Times of India in about 50 words.

TO-LET

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE in Andheri, Mumbai, flat, 1640 sq ft, 2nd floor, 2BHK with
attached bath, sun facing balcony, marble flooring with fittings and fixtures. 3 sides open,
park facing, Vastu oriented, close to reputed school. Suitable for a small family. 24 hr water
and electricity supply, CCTV surveillance, ample parking. Expected rent Rs. 55000 per
month. Company lease preferred. Brokers excuse. Contact Anil Verma, 70 D block,
Lonavala, Mumbai. Ph. No. 980607611223.

2. When you are looking for a property on rent

It is written like Purchase of Property with three changes-
-- Heading – TO-LET
-- Start with ACCOMMODATION WANTED
-- Expected rent- Rs.________ per month

Sample
You are Ashima Roy and you are looking for an apartment on rent in Faridabad. Draft an
advertisement.

TO-LET

ACCOMMODATION WANTED in Sector 14 Faridabad. Must be 3 BHK flat preferably with

min 1640 sq ft area, not above 3rd floor, suitable for family with school going children.
Preferably with attached baths, sun facing balcony and semi furnished. Preferably park
facing & close to reputed school. Must have 24 hr water & electricity supply, CCTV
surveillance, ample parking, elevators. Expected rent Rs.50,000 per month. Brokers excuse.
Contact Ashima Roy, 67 Mahagun, Noida. Ph no. 9787711221.

Lost and Found

1. Heading- LOST & FOUND
2. Begin with LOST/ FOUND
3. Item lost or found
4. When and where
5. FOR FOUND- describe only the physical features like colour, make and model, size,
distinctive mark or feature,
6. FOR LOST- Describe physical features and contents
7. Suitable reward
8. Contact details

Sample
You have lost your wallet that contains important documents while travelling in a local bus.
Draft an advertisement for the Lost and Found column of a local newspaper.
LOST & FOUND

LOST A WALLET, brown, leather, Woodland make in local bus route number 78 bet. Anand
Vihar and Rajouri Garden around 3:00 p.m. Contains important documents like Driving
Licence, Aadhar Card, Credit Card & Rs. 3500 in cash. Suitable reward for the one who finds
it. Kindly return to Amit Singh, 91 D block, Kirti Nagar, Delhi. Ph. No. 9789910115.

You were travelling by Delhi Mumbai Rajdhani Express when you found a briefcase under your
seat. Draft an advertisement for the Lost and Found columns of a national daily.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND A SUITCASE in Delhi Mumbai Rajdhani Express under seat number 28 on 8th
January. American Tourister make, black in colour, cabin size having a blue and green
ribbon tied to its handle. Claimant must disclose the contents to claim. Contact
Superintendent of Police Railway Police, Surat. Ph no. 98011242679.

Matrimonial
Two types
1. Bride Wanted
2. Groom Wanted

Points to Remember:
1. Heading- BRIDE WANTED/ GROOM WANTED
2. Start with MATCH WANTED FOR / ALLIANCE WANTED FOR
3. Description of person- height, built, complexion, age, education, profession
4. Family background
5. Preferences for match – age, built, education, profession, family background
Can also written as- Proposal invited from __(match description)__
6. Caste no bar
7. For Brides Wanted - Against dowry
For Groom Wanted- Dowry seekers excuse
8. Contact with recent photographs and biodata, contact details-, name address, phone
number

Sample
Your father has asked you to draft a matrimonial advertisement for your sister. Do it in about 50
words.
GROOM WANTED

MATCH WANTED FOR a 26 yr, 5’ 4”, fair, thin, MBA from reputed institute, earning 6 digit
salary p.m. as Branch Manager in nationalised bank, from educated background. Preferably
from tall, thin, below 30 yrs, well educated, earning good income, working in India, belonging
to educated background. Caste no bar. Dowry seekers excuse. Contact with recent photo
and biodata- Mr Rahul Ahuja, Box no. 70, The Times of India, Saket, New Delhi. Ph. No.
9899107891.
You are Anuradha Ganguly with the marriageable son. Draft a matrimonial advertisement for
him.

BRIDE WANTED

MATCH WANTED FOR a 26 yr, 5' 9", fair, engineer, M Tech from reputed Institute, earning 6
digit salary p.m. as Head of Aerospace Dept in MNC. Preferably from tall, below 30 yrs, well
educated background, earning good income and working in India. Caste no bar. Against
dowry. Contact with recent photo and biodata- Anuradha Ganguly, Box no. 42, Hindustan
Times, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. Ph no 9799710123. E-mail Id-agmail@[Link]

Tour and Travels

1. Heading- TOURS AND TRAVELS
2. Start with ATTRACTIVE PACKAGES AVAILABLE for __(destination/s)__
3. Duration - for example 5D 4N,
4. Group / customised
5. Inclusive of sightseeing, air fare, port charges, accommodation, meals, transfers
6. Cost per person
7. Discounts
8. Last date of booking
9. Contact details - name of the person, name of the organisation, address, phone number,
website

Sample
You are Aman Sodhi who runs a tour and travels company from Daryaganj Delhi. You wish to
advertise packages offered by your company to Sri Lanka. Draft this advertisement for the
classified columns of a local daily.

TOURS AND TRAVELS

ATTRACTIVE PACKAGES AVAILABLE for Sri Lanka, 5D 4N, customised, inclusive of air
fare, port charges, 4- star accommodation, buffet breakfast, airport transfers, all major
sightseeing. Cost PP Rs 30,000. Early bird discounts. Last date of booking 25th Feb 2019.
Contact Aman Sodhi, Sodhi Tours and Travels, 57, E Block, Daryaganj, Delhi. Ph n0. 011-
2476281, website [Link].

Missing Person
1. Heading- MISSING PERSON
2. start with MISSING
3. Gender
4. Age, height, built, complexion
5. Any special identification
6. Clothes
7. From where and when- date and time approximately
8. Any reward
9. Contact details

Your neighbour’s son has gone missing from outside his school and you have been asked to
draft a classified advertisement. Do it in about 50 words.

MISSING PERSON

MISSING A BOY, 12 yr, 5’ 2”, thin, wheatish. Birthmark on his upper right arm. Wearing
school uniform- white shirt, grey pants, green blazer. Speaks English and Hindi, stutters,
missing from outside DAV Public School, Durgapur on 8th Dec around 2:30 p.m. Suitable
reward for any information. Kindly contact Superintendent of Police, Noida police, Sector 30
Durgapur. Ph no. 0567-204911.

Educational Institutes
1. Heading- Educational Institute
2. Begin with type / name of the institute
3. Duration, timings, facilities, faculty, fee structure
3. Last date of registration
4. Contact details

Ruby Arora runs a Yoga Centre from her residence in Sainik Farms, New Delhi. Help her draft
an advertisement for the classified columns of a local daily

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

LEARN YOGA FROM experts, one month to 1 year courses, separate classes for girls and
boys, special afternoon classes for housewives. AC premises, comfortable yoga mats,
relaxing environment. Programme for weight loss diabetes, thyroid. Fee starting from
Rs.3000 per month. Last date of registration 1st February 2019. Contact Ruby Arora, 17,
Sainik Farm, New Delhi. Ph no. 9711200091.

DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATIONS
1 A. Card type formal invitation
These invitations are sent out in bulk so read the question carefully to see if the invitation is
going to many people.

Format
* in a box
* Central alignment
* Use alternate lines
* Use one sentence
* Use third person only

Content
* Host / hosts
* of __(Organisation)__
* cordially invites/invite you to
* OCCASION- write in capital letters
* date __(on)__ time __(at)_ venue _(at / in)_
* Chief guest (Read the question carefully to see if chief guest is required for the particular
occasion)
__(Name, Designation, Organisation)__ has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest/ Keynote
Speaker(in case of a workshop or symposium or discussion)
* RSVP left hand side
* Footnote- in brackets, centre- not compulsory but desired.

Sample
You are Vani Kumar, Cultural Secretary, Aryan Public School, Ghaziabad. Your school is
organising an Annual Function by the students of Standard 11th and 12th. Draft an invitation to
be sent to all the parents of the school in about 50 words.

The Principal, Staff and Students of

Aryan Public School, Ghaziabad

cordially invite you to

their Annual Function

“HAPPY TIDINGS”

on 21st November 2 2018 from 10 a.m. onwards

in their school Auditorium

Mr Ashok Gupta, DIG, Noida Police

has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.
RSVP
Vani Kumar
Cultural Secretary
9716144458
(Kindly be seated by 9:45 a.m.)

You are Ankit Arora and you have cracked IIT Entrance Exam. Your parents wish to throw a
party for all your family and friends. Draft an invitation for it.
Mr and Mrs Arora

cordially invite you to a

DINNER

to celebrate their son Ankit's

admission to IIT Delhi

on 28th June 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

in Hotel Leela, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

RSVP
Manisha Arora
9871556789

( No gifts please, only blessings)

Mr & Mrs Pankaj Verma are organising a Wedding Reception Party for their son. Draft an
invitation.

Mr and Mrs Pankaj Verma

solicit your benign presence to the

WEDDING RECEPTION

of their son

Rohit
with
Sapna
(daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Kapoor)

on 16th December 2019 from 7:30 p.m. onwards

in Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi.

RSVP
Rahul Verma
9716122456

( Map of the venue overleaf)

1 B. Reply for Card type invitation

* in one paragraph
* in third person only.
* in two to three sentences
a) For Acceptance
Sentence 1- __(Name/s of the invitee)__ thanks/thank __(name of the host/ hosts)__ for his/
her/their invitation to __(occasion)__ on __ (date)__ at __(time)__ in __(venue)__
Sentence 2- He / she / they accept invitation with pleasure.

b) To regret
Sentence 1- Same as that of acceptance
sentence 2- However he/she/they cannot be a part of the occasion due to a prior commitment.
Sentence 3- He/she/they send/s his/her/their best wishes/regards/blessings.

Sample
Aryan Public School, Faridabad is organising an Annual Sports Day in March for which
invitations have been sent out to all the parents of the school. As Deepak Chopra, a parent,
reply to the invitation to accept it.

Deepak Chopra, father of Pratik Chopra, Class Prep A, thanks the Principal,
staff and students of Aryan Public School, Faridabad for the invitation to their
Annual Sports Day on 28th March, 2019 from 9 a.m. onwards in the School
Grounds. He accepts invitation with pleasure.

Mr and Mrs Singh have been invited to the Wedding Ceremony of the daughter of Mr and Mrs
Gulati. However they are unable to attend it. Write a reply on their behalf.
Mr and Mrs Singh thank Mr and Mr Mrs Gulati for the invitation to the Wedding
Ceremony of their daughter Vani on 27th April, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. onwards at
Tuli Gardens New Delhi. However they will not be able to attend it due to a
prior commitment. They send their best wishes for the couple.

2 A. Formal letter type invitations

* Official- Always sent by an organisation
* Sent individually to one or two people
* In a box

Format
Same as a formal letter

Content
* Written in two paragraphs
* Free to use first, second and third persons.

Para 1. what, where, when, organised by whom, organised for

purpose of the programme

para 2- invite (We would like to invite you to _________). We are looking forward for you
to confirm at the earliest possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. We hope you are
able to find time for us from your busy schedule.

Sample
Mount Abu Public School, New Delhi is organising an Inter-school Debate Competition on the
occasion of Republic Day for which you have been asked to draft an invitation to invite Mr Sanjay
Acharya, a famous journalist, to judge it.
Mount Abu Public School
Plot number 72
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi.

10th January 2019.

Mr Sanjay Acharya
Times Now Network Private Limited
Plot number 84
Surajmal Vihar
New Delhi.

Subject- To invite you to judge a Debate Competition

Dear sir
Our school is organising an Inter-school Debate Competition on the topic
'Democracy is a necessary evil' for the students of classes 9th to 12th on
26th January 2019 from 9:00 a.m. onwards in the school Auditorium. It will
provide a platform to the students to hone their oratory skills.

We would be honoured to have such a great orator like yourself to judge the
competition. We are looking forward for you to confirm you availability as
soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. We hope
you are able to find time for us from your busy schedule.

Yours faithfully
Vijay Malhotra
(Principal)

2 B. Reply to formal letter type invitation

Format
Same as formal letter

Content
Same as reply to card type invitation- the only difference is that we use first and second persons
here. (REMEMBER- IN THE FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER)

Sample
Shruti Singh, District Magistrate, Ghaziabad has been invited to be the Chief Guest in DAV Public
School, Ghaziabad on the occasion of their Annual Function. However she is unable to accept the
invitation. Write a reply on her behalf in about 50 words.
District Magistrate’s Office
47, Vaishali
Ghaziabad.

23rd January 2019

The Principal
DAV Public School
Plot number 42
Mayur Nagar
Ghaziabad.

Subject- Reply to your invitation

Dear madam
I thank you for your invitation to be the Chief Guest on the occasion of your Annual
Function titled 'Indian Brave hearts' on 15th February, 2019 from 10 a.m. onwards in
your School Auditorium. However, I have a prior commitment on that day therefore I
will not be able to accept it. I will be delighted to be a part of some other event in your
school in future. I wish the best for all your endeavours.

Yours faithfully
Shruti Singh
(District Magistrate
Ghaziabad)

3 A. Informal letter type invitation

Format
* That of an informal letter
* In a box

Sender's Address

Date

Dear name / relation

one para of 3 sentences

Yours lovingly
Writer's first name.

Content
1 para of three sentences-
Sentence 1- I am delighted/ pleased / excited to share with you that __(the occasion)__
Sentence 2- invite – mention the exact occasion like party/ get together/ lunch/ dinner.
date, time, venue
Sentence 3- look forward to a positive reply / to spend a day with you.

Sample
You are Ritika Verma and you wish to invite your friend Prerna for a lunch and a movie there after
to celebrate your birthday. Draft an invitation for her.
867
Vardan Apartments
IP extension
New Delhi.

21st March 2019

Dear Prerna
I am delighted to share with you that I am turning 17 years old on 1st April
2019. I would like to invite you to a lunch and a movie there after on 1st
December 2017 in DLF Mall of India, Noida from 12:30 p.m. onwards. I look
forward to spend the day with you.

Yours lovingly
Ritika.

3 B. Reply to informal letter type

Format
informal letter

Content
1 para of 3 sentences-
Sentence 1- I am delighted that ________ / I thank you for your invitation to ____
sentence 2- accept / regret with reason
sentence 3-
For acceptance- hope to have an enjoyable time.
For regret- send your best wishes.

You are Smriti Khanna and you have received an invitation from your friend to her/his birthday
party which you are unable to accept. Draft reply.

84, Mahagun Tower

Sector 72
Gurugram,

26th February, 2019

Dear Sneha
I would like to thank you for your invitation to your birthday party on 2nd
March. However I will not be able to join you for the party due to my
upcoming examinations. I wish you a very Happy Birthday in advance.

Yours lovingly
Smriti.

Poster Designing
Two types
1. Social cause for example How to avoid dengue, saving the environment, water conservation,
anti-bullying, against cruelty to animals
2. Events for example carnival, theatre, play, March for social cause

Content
* Issuing authority and its address
* urge/ invite you to
* Purpose/ occasion
* for social cause- Dos & Donts
for event- date, time, attractions /name of the actors or actresses
* Slogan/ Jingle
* visuals/ illustration- relevant to the topic of the topic of the poster.
* (At the end for social cause only) - Issued in public interest by (name, address and ph. no. of the
organisation).

Format
* in a box
* Centrally aligned
* Avoid using complete sentences

Sample
Ministry of Health, Government of India wants to put posters to help people save themselves from
dengue. Design this poster.
LETTER WRITING
FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER
Sender’s address

Date

Receiver’s Designation
Organisation
Address.

Subject:______________________

Salutation (Dear Sir)

BODY OF THE LETTER
In 3-4 paras

Complementary close (Yours faithfully)

Full name of the writer
Designation- if required.

1. Letter to the Editor

Important points
* Begin with reference to a recent issue/ event/ Draw the attention of the concerned
authorities/general Public towards the problem.
Example-
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the
concerned authorities towards________________.

*Give details of topic bringing out cause and effect relationship

*Offer suggestions/ solutions
* Conclusion
Some examples-
Hope some effective measures will soon be adopted to improve the existing situation OR Hope
the concerned authorities will take notice and do something in this direction. OR I hope the
concerned authorities and the general public will see the gravity of the matter and some measures
will be adopted to ___________

*Write the letter in 3 – 4 paragraphs

* Do not ask the editor to solve the problem as he can only voice your ideas through his
newspaper.
SAMPLE
Q. You are Samita/Sunit, resident of C-41, Sant Vihar, Delhi. You find participation of children in
various reality shows on T.V. a form of child exploitation. Write a letter to the Editor of a national
daily showing your concern about various forms of child exploitation prevalent in educated, urban
society giving some suggestions to curtail it.

C-41
Sant Vihar
Delhi.
10th June 2019

The Editor
The Times of India
Preet Vihar
Delhi.

Subject : About Exploitation of Children in Urban Society.

Sir

I wish to express my concern regarding the way children are exploited in educated, urban society
by making them participate in reality TV through your newspaper.

In Urban Societies parents are increasingly using their children as means of achieving their own
unfulfilled wishes, resulting in physical and mental exploitation of the children. Forcing children to
participate in reality shows or cajoling them to play roles in TV serials by shunning games are
some examples of child exploitation. Even parents among audience of such programmes openly
compare their wards with child actors on TV. In school arena parents put pressure on their wards,
to
excel in the field of academics, sports and other activities alike without considering their field of
interest and abilities. The implication of exploitation of children in the guise of making their future
bright is evident now.

The diseases like hypertension, obesity, diabetes which were known to be adult diseases a
decade back are common among children. Psychotic problems among children are also rising with
cases of drug abuse, depression or even suicide is reported frequently.

Authorities in the Child Rights Department and educational institutes should come out with bolder
steps to curb the problem. There should be a ban on all types of advertisements and programmes
on TV with child actors below 14 years of age. There should be regular counselling for parents in
schools to make them understand the consequences of stressing the children.

I hope the concerned authorities will take notice of the gravity of this issue and take urgent
corrective measures.

Yours faithfully
Samita Kumar.

Q. Write a letter to the Editor, The Times of India, drawing attention of the concerned authorities
towards the long power cuts that your colony is facing causing a lot of inconvenience to the
students, the old and the sick. You are Vimala / Vineet, 14 Srinagar Colony, Roorkee.

2. Letter of Complaint
Content for paras:

para 1- This is with reference to.................

( product make and model, invoice no. with date, bought from- in case of a product / customer or
subscription id- in case of a service)
Para 2- Discuss what the problem is in detail

Para 3- Solutions you expect

Para 4- Hope

Your mother recently bought a washing machine from a local dealer. However it started to
malfunction within a week. You contacted the dealer a number of times to complain but to no avail.
Write a letter to the General Manager of the company to complain about it and also to get a
solution to it in about 150 words.

67 Malviya Nagar
Saket
New Delhi.

22nd January 2019.

The General Manager

Samsung India Limited
Plot number 57
Cyber Hub
Gurugram.

Subject: Complaint about malfunctioning of a recently bought washing machine.

Dear sir
This is with reference to a 7 kg Samsung washing machine, model no. W12087 bought recently
from M/s Sharma Electronics, South Extension, New Delhi with invoice number AI 6520 / 2019
dated 23rd December 2018. Unfortunately it started to malfunction within a week.

The machine is very noisy and its buzzer also doesn't work properly. The pipes have been
blocked. However I have tried to put across the problem to the dealer, both telephonically and
through emails but it has been to no avail.

My mother suffers from arthritis and it is highly inconvenient for her to wash clothes without the
washing machine, therefore I look forward to an urgent solution. Since the washing machine is still
in under warranty period, I expect you to replace it with another washing machine of the same
make and model.

I hope that we will get a relief soon and a company like Samsung will ensure that its reputation in
the market remains intact.

Yours faithfully
Manoj Kumar.

Q. You have just returned from a trip to Florida. You flew there and back with “Ocean Air”. You
decide to write to the airline to complain about poor service in your flight and ask for a refund.
Q. You have been shocked to see that many people take bath and wash their cattle in fresh-water
canals meant for water treatment in Delhi. Write a letter of complaint to Mr. Manish Sisodia, the
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi about the contamination of water that flows into water-treating
plants in Delhi. You are Sonia ‘Sahil, 21, Rohini, Delhi.
3. Letter of Enquiry

Para 1- This is with reference to (usually to an advertisement in a newspaper dated….)

Para 2- purpose of the enquiry

Para 3- Queries in points

Para 4- Hope for an early response

You are Rupam Kumar residing in Pune. You have come across an advertisement for a course in
Culinary Art offered by Manipal University. You are interested in doing this course after passing
class 12th next year. Write a letter to the director of this university seeking more information about
the course. Use about 150 words.

149
D block
Jalgaon
Pune.

October 27 2017

The Director
Manipal University
149 Kullu Road
Manipal.

Subject: Enquiry about a diploma course in Culinary Art.

Dear sir
This is with reference to the advertisement of your Institute about a course in Culinary Art,
published in The Times of India dated 24th January2019. I wish to pursue the same after
completing class XII this year.

I am currently studying in class XII in Saint Mary's High School, Bhopal. I have participated in
several prestigious culinary competitions and have won many prizes. I have a passion for Culinary
Art and I wish to pursue my career in this field.

Following are my queries:

1 Duration of the course
2 Eligibility criteria
3 Fee structure
4 Accommodation facilities
5 Test and assignment
6 Mode of application

I hope to receive an early response to facilitate timely admission.

Yours faithfully
Rupam Kumar.

Q. You are Harish Gupta, a brilliant student who has completed his Class X from a small town in
Himachal Pradesh, where not many educational facilities are available. Your friend has shown you
an advertisement for a coaching center for IITJEE. Write a letter to the Director of Brilliant
Coaching Center, New Delhi asking for more information.

4. Reply to Letter of Enquiry

Para 1- This is with reference to (to the letter of enquiry dated….)

Para 2- About the institute/ organisation

Para 3- Response to the queries in points

Para 4- Hope that the responses were satisfactory.

You are the Director of Delhi Technical University, New Delhi. Shashwat Arora has written a letter
to you seeking information about a degree course in Information Technology. Write to reply to him
answering all his queries in about 150 words.

Delhi Technical University

33 Teen Murti Marg
New Delhi.

February 21st 2019.

The Applicant
78 Taj Apartments
Patparganj
New Delhi.

Subject: Reply to your Letter of Enquiry

Dear Shashwat Arora

This is with reference to your Letter of Enquiry dated 25th January 2019 regarding a degree
course in Information Technology.

Delhi Technical University, New Delhi is a 40 year old prestigious Institute of which achievers like
Mahesh Taneja and Shalini Meera have been a part. Most of our alumni are well placed in reputed
Institutions not just in India but also abroad. Our Institute offers the-state-of-the-art infrastructure
and facilities and we keep upgrading our courses according to the latest advancement in the field
of Information Technology.

Following are the answers to your queries:

1 Duration of the course- 3 years
2 Eligibility criteria - class XII pass
3 Fee Structure- Rs.50000 per semester
4 Mode of Transport- Our buses ply on all major routes
5 Scholarship- For 90% and above achievers
6 Mode of Application- Online

I hope all your queries have been answered satisfactorily. Don't hesitate to contact me or log
onto [Link] for any further query.
Yours faithfully
xyz
(Director)

You are the Manager of Wood Charmed Hotel, Bhopal. Preet/ Preeti, Head Boy/ Girl, CJI School,
Bhopal, has written a letter to you to enquire about organising a Farewell Party for the outgoing
batch of Class XII in your hotel lawns. Write a reply to him/ her giving all the details asked for.

5. Letter Placing an Order

Para 1- This is with reference to …..(mostly to a telephonic conversation) on (date) regarding

placing an order for (item) . I/ We wish to place this order now.

Para 2- Purpose of the order in 2-3 sentences

Para 3- Following is my / our order:

Sl. Item Quantity Brand/ Publisher

No.

Para 4- *Mode of Payment

*Discount (looking forward to the discount you promise on the bulk order)
*Timely delivery by (date) (kindly ensure that the order is delivered by…)
*Hope for quality products and delivery on time/ good quality service
*Hope for a good future business relationship

Your school has decided to upgrade the library with reference books for the students of classes XI
and XII. As the Librarian, write a letter to M/s Good Read Book Depot, Daryaganj, Delhi to order
for these books.

DAV Public School

57 Shreshtha Vihar
New Delhi.
January 12th 2019.

The Shopkeeper
M/s Good Read Book Depot
Plot Number 94
Daryaganj
Delhi.

Subject: To place an order for reference books.

Sir
This is with reference to our telephonic conversation on 9th January 2019 regarding placing an
order for reference books for students of class XI and XII. We wish to place this order now.

Our school is upgrading the library and we wish to add the best reference books available for our
senior secondary students. Since these books are quite expensive and not all children can afford
them, we want to make them available through our library.

Following is our order:

S. no. Item Quantity Publisher

1 ABC Physics for Class XI 5 Angel Publications
2 ABC Physics for Class XII 5 Angel Publications
3 Best Accounts for Class XII 3 Bright Publishers
4 Medieval History for Class XI 4 Black Swan
5 Geography for Boards for Class XII 6 Black Swan

We are enclosing a Demand Draft of Rs. 2500 as advance payment. The balance payment shall
be released after the delivery through NEFT. Kindly remember to offer 30% discount on the total
bill as promised. Also please deliver the books by 20th January 2019 so that our students can use
them to prepare for the final exams. We hope that you will provide quality books and ensure timely
delivery.

Yours faithfully
RK Sharma
(Librarian)

As the Proprietor, Sharma Stationery, Chawrangee Lane, Kolkata, Write a letter to M/s Paper &
Pens, Kolkata ordering for stationery items for your shop.

6. Application for Job

Witten in two parts
1. Cover letter (in three paras)
2. Resume

Cover Letter
para1 - This is with reference to the advertisement of your company for the post of (name of the
post) in (name of the newspaper) dated (date). I wish to apply for the same.

Para 2- About the applicant

* Academic qualifications (only the latest one with the name of the institute and year of
passing)
* work experience (current with designation, organisation since when)
Awards won
* professional qualities like leadership etc, social, interpersonal skills

Para 3- I assure you that I will prove to be a valuable asset to your company if I am given a
chance. I am enclosing my bio data for your kind perusal. I am looking forward to a favourable
response from you.

Enclosures:
1. Bio data
2. Certificates
3. Testimonials

Resume

1. Name :
2. Father's Name :
3. Date of Birth :
4. Gender :
5. Nationality :
6. Contact Details : Address, Ph. No. and email address.
7. Academic Qualifications :

Sl. No Qualification Board/ College Year of Passing Marks Secured

8. Work Experience :
9. Hobbies :
10. References :
a) Name
Designation
Organisation
Address of the Organisation
Ph. no.
b) Name
Designation
Organisation
Address of the Organisation
Ph. no.

You are Pulkit Verma living in Chennai and working as a Textile Manager in a small scale
company. You have come across an advertisement for a similar post in Bombay Dyeing Ltd.,
Pune. Apply for this job

149
Anna Nagar
Chennai.

January 25th 2019

The HR Manager
Bombay Dyeing Ltd
48 Maharaja Nagar
Pune.

Subject: Application for the post of Textile Manager

Dear sir
This is with reference to the advertisement for the post of Textile Manager in your reputed
company in The Times of India dated 22nd January 2019. I wish to apply for the same.
I am a [Link]. (Textile) from Maharaja Agrasen Engineering College, Chennai. I am currently
working in Agarwal Textiles Limited, Mumbai as a Textile Manager for the last five years. I was
awarded with the ‘Best Employee of the Year’ in my present company last year. I am extremely
proficient in the current technology in Textile Designing and marketing strategies and have
spearheaded new innovations in Textiles. I am meticulous, diligent and a team worker with
leadership qualities.

I assure you that I will prove to be an asset to your company and satisfactorily meet all the
requirements of the job. I am enclosing my bio data for your kind perusal and I am looking forward
to a positive reply.

Yours faithfully
Pulkit Verma

Enclosures:
1. Biodata
2. Certificates
3. Testimonials

Resume
1. Name : Pulkit Verma
2. Father's Name : Arvind Verma
3. Date of Birth : 17th August 1992
4. Gender : Male
5. Nationality: Indian
6. Contact Details : 149, Anna Nagar, Chennai.
Phone number 9810 75116
pulkit,v@ [Link]
7. Academic Qualifications :
Sl. Qualification Board/ College Year of Marks
No Passing
1 Class X CBSE 2008 92%
2 Class XII CBSE 2010 94.6%
3 B. Tech Maharaja Agrasen Engineering 2014 89%
College, Chennai

8. Work Experience : As Textile Manager in Agarwal Textiles Ltd., Mumbai since

2014.
9. Hobbies: Reading
Cycling
10. References:
a) Mr L K Narayan
Director
Agarwal Textile Ltd
Goregaoan
Mumbai
Ph. No. 978114 2590
b) Mrs RK Jha
Principal
DAV Public School
Chennai
Ph. No. 989971234

REPORT WRITING
ForFormat
HeHeading/Title
NaName of the Reporter/Writer
DaDate and Place (in case of a newspaper report)

Ex Expression
1. Past tense & 3rd person
Factual account
3. I Indirect speech
4. Coherence and relevance of ideas

CONTENT
1. EVENT/ FUNCTION REPORT
Para I – * What. Where, when
* organiser
* purpose of the occasion
ParPara II – *Brief detail of the sequence of events
*Chief guest/ guests ( judges & participants in case of a competition)
PaPara III – *Chief Guest’s message
* Vote of Thanks
*How the programme concluded
*Comment on the quality of the programme

ACCIDENT REPORT
ParPARA I What happened, where, when, how, vehicles/ people involved
ParPARA II *Detail of how it happened, incident in chronological order
* Describe the accident scene
* Rescue operations
* Details of casualties- dead, injured, hospitalized

ParPARA III * Eye witness account

* If any official visited
* Inquiry ordered if any
*Any future action being planned/ comment on similar accidents

S Samples
1. MAGAZINE REPORT
Luminary School, Ghaziabad celebrated 'Environment Day' on 5th November. Write a report
on the programme in 150-200 words for your school magazine. You are Neeta/Naveen,
Cultural Secretary of the school. Invent the necessary details.
.

Environment Day Celebration

The ’Environment Club' of Luminary School, Ghaziabad celebrated 'Environment Day' on 5th
November, 2015 in the school premises. The programme aimed at educating the students on the
urgent of need environmental conservation.

The programme was inaugurated by the Mr Kamal Joshi, the eminent environmentalist and the
Chief Guest of the occasion and presided by the principal of the school, Mrs. Annie Brar. The
function began with a melodious prayer sung by the school choir. Many cultural programmes were
presented by the Cultural Group of the school that included a very interesting play on the theme
'Mother Earth' which was highly applauded by all. An essay writing and poster making competition
also took place.

After distributing the prizes, the Chief Guest gave a speech in which he highlighted the need of
conservation and encouraged the students to take the lead. Preety Kapoor, President,
Enviromment Club of the school proposed the Vote of Thanks. Finally, the day was concluded
after a tree plantation drive. The event was a huge success. It is very important for the schools to
organize such programmes to mould and inspire the young minds.

By: Naveen Kumar

Cultural Secretary

2. NEWSPAPER REPORT
A terrible train accident occurred a few kilometers away from Ahmedabad. As the staff reporter of
The Times of India, you have been asked to visit the accident site and write a report for the
newspaper. Write this report in about 150-200 words.

39 killed in train Accident Near Ahmedabad

By: Staff Reporter, TOI

Ahmedabad
January 20th, 2019

Thirty nine people were killed and more than seventy injured when Ahmedabad- Mumbai Rajdhani
Express collided with a local train at 2.40pm yesterday about 75 km away from Ahmedabad.

The accident happened when the Rajdhani Express and the local train came on the same track
due to failure in the signaling system. Both the trains were at their best speed and the collision
was terrible. The engine driver of the Express train tried to apply the brakes as soon as he saw the
other train but it was already too late. The impact was so severe that five bogeys were detailed
and plunged into the overflowing Sabarmati. The passengers were flung out of the train and many
died on the spot.

A survivor recalls, "I was sleeping when I heard a deafening noise and felt my head hit the ceiling
of the bogey.... I lost consciousness". People from the neighbouring villages rushed to the aid of
the injured. Two teams from the Railway Protection Force were dispatched to oversee the rescue
operations. Senior Railway officials rushed to the spot. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr V K
Pathak, has announced compensations for the dead and the injured and assured all medical
facilities for the hospitalized. It is high time that the Railways take urgent corrective measures to
avoid such accidents in future.
PraPractice Questions:
1. You are Vinod / Vinita, Cultural Secretary of St. Michael's School, Gorakhpur. Recently your
school organised an annual function for the students of classes VI to VIII. Write a report on it in
150 to 200 words for your school magazine.

2. You attended a workshop on personality development organised for the students of classes XI
and XII by Extramarks Pvt. ltd. Write a report in 150 to 200 words for your school magazine on
how the workshop proved to be beneficial. You are Rohan/ Rahila.

3. A fire accident in a busy market place in Delhi has caused huge damage. As a staff reporter of
The Times of India, write a report for your newspaper in 150 to 200 words on the destruction
caused and rescue operations conducted.

ARTICLE WRITING
Format
* Heading - should be catchy and not more than 5 to 6 words.
* By-line- Full name of the writer
Designation/ class & section (if required)

Content
Para 1- Short introduction of the topic
Briefly tell what the article is about giving some quotations or startling lines to arouse
the interest of the readers.

Para 2 and 3- Complete analysis of the subject matter in question.

Causes of the problem
Effects of the problem
Current situation of the problem
May include advantages or disadvantages
Any other relevant or related information

Para 4- Conclude.
Give two to three solutions to the problem/ steps taken or to be taken to improvise
the situation.

Sample
Write an article on ‘Grow more trees to reduce pollution’ in 150 to 200 words.

Grow More Trees to Reduce Pollution

By- Shalini Singh

‘Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky.’

Trees and plants are one of the main reasons why mankind came into existence. The
importance of planting trees has been emphasised time and again. This is because of the
numerous benefits they offer. They make the world a better place to live.

They exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide to maintain the ecological balance in the
environment. They also absorb all the harmful gases and thus give us fresh air to breathe.
Trees build a cover to protect us from the harmful ultraviolet rays. Not only this, they also
serve as a habitat for birds and various species of animals.

Trees help in controlling water pollution in preventing soil erosion. The places that have a
large number of trees are quite cooler as compared to the concrete jungle that cannot do
without air conditioners which also emit gases and pollute the air. Unfortunately, urbanisation
is leading to clearing of forests and parks despite the numerous benefits they offer. People
come here for morning walks, evening strolls, yoga sessions and laughter therapy. They also
serve as a safe place for the kids and elderly to play and socialise.

The only way left to preserve them and benefit from them is by growing them at a faster rate
and ensuring that people do not cut them for their selfish benefits. Strict laws need to put in
place for defaulters. As a Chinese proverb states, ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years
ago, the second best time is now’. So, let’s do our bit and make this place more beautiful.

SPEECH WRITING
Format
Good morning- in the beginning
Thank you- at the end

Content
This is very much like the content of an article.
The tone and expressions in a speech are informal.
Make it sound like you are interacting with an audience.

Sample
Q. You are Aliya/ Ali, Head girl / Head Boy of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the
rising cases of aggressive behaviour amongst the students in your school. You decide to
speak during the morning assembly about it. Write a speech on ‘Indiscipline in Schools’ in
about 150 to 200 words.

A. It has been reported that number of fights and cases of bullying has gone up
tremendously in the last few months in our school. Good morning to one and all present here.
Today, I, Alia, your Head Girl stand before you to throw light upon the grave issue of
increasing discipline in our school.

It has been brought into lime light that instances of disobedience of teachers, bullying, fights
with peers and truancy are becoming a common trend. Not only this, there have been
complaints of parents witnessing a shift in their children's attitude. This is resulting in a lot of
children getting hurt emotionally, mentally and physically.

The impact of this attitude is having on kids at an early age is disastrous and irreversible, not
to forget the damage that has been done to the school property. Stealing chalk, scribbling on
desks, walls and washroom doors, destroying cctv cameras and the list goes on. By doing
this, we are only letting us deprive ourselves of the amenities being provided by the school.

After a lot of meetings, lack of proper guidance, excessive use of social media and peer
pressure has been observed to be the root causes of the problem. The school counsellors
are taking steps to improve the situation. Life skill classes are being made mandatory for
everyone. Teachings will include counselling, motivation and inculcating friendly values.
Seminars for parents and students will be regularly organised. Our school counsellors are
available to help you all share your feelings, grudges and your personal problems. We are
doing everything we can and expect the same from you. Let’s join our hands together and
build an environment where we encourage, motivate, help and be kind to each other.
Thank you and have a good day.

DEBATE WRITING
Format- same as speech
Good morning - at the beginning
Thank you- at the end

Content
Para 1
* Greet
* Introduce yourself with class / designation
* Do not use your own name
* Mention the topic
* Clearly mention whether you are speaking for or against the motion (underline this)

Para 2 and 3-
* Your arguments and support
* Refer to your opponents
* Use humour
* Ask 2-3 rhetorical questions
* Use expressions like-
I support…..
I firmly agree……
I reject…….
I firmly oppose…..

Para 4
* Give a gist of your arguments
* ‘With this I rest my case.’
* Thank the audience.

Sample
Q- Cell phones are considered to be one of the most revolutionary innovations in recent
times and life seems to be impossible without them. However, like all inventions, these too
have both advantages and disadvantages. Write a debate for or against ‘Cell phones are
dangerous’.

A- Cell phones are considered to be one of the most revolutionary innovations in recent times
and life seems to be impossible without them. However, like all inventions they too have both
pros and cons and according to me, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. Good
morning respected principal ma’am, teachers and fellow students. The motion for the debate
today is ‘Cell phones are Dangerous’ and I strongly agree.

My worthy opponents said that cell phones have improved connectivity all-round the globe
and have led to a sense of security amongst us. However I firmly oppose this as it has been
proved that they emit harmful radiations which can cause brain tumours and skin cancer.
Also, there have been many incidents in which innocent lives have been lost just because
someone was talking on the cell phone while driving or crossing the road. Have you noticed
the shortening attention span of the children these days? It is due to the instant gratification
they get by the cell phones which display a colourful world at the touch of a button.
Would you put the cart before the horse and say that cell phones connect families? Cell
phones have only taken away the precious family bonding time by making children and adults
hooked onto their screens. Also, it is alarming to note that many psychologist believe that
cell phones have impaired the cognitive development of children leading to problems
like ADHD.

I believe that cell phones today have entangled us in a dangerous web. It is necessary to
become the masters and not let them become our masters. Cell phones have many uses,
let’s use them to our advantage and not let them take over our lives. With this I rest my case
Thank you.

TIPS TO ATTEMPT THE 10 MARKER WRITING SKILLS

1. Plan before you write.

2. Write the points at the back of your answer sheet. Ensure a proper sequence of ideas.
Introduce, analyse, suggest and conclude.

3. Always begin with your strongest value point. Then write the weaker ones in between and
end with another strong value point.

4. Feel free to give your personal opinion but in just one or two lines.

5. Avoid repetition of ideas.

6. Underline all the important points.

7. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings.

8. Always have a few general quotes handy.

9. Read editorials in a few newspapers.

10. Use short sentences. This restricts the scope of grammatical errors.

ALL
THE
BEST!