Example 2: On behalf of the Vice-Principal of your school write a notice regarding implementation of new school uniform in your school. Mention the given guidelines for purchasing new uniform and relaxation given to students of some classes. Write the notice in not more than 50 words. Galaxy International School NOTICE New Uniform Date: 01/04/2012 This is to inform all the students and the parents that the school management committee has decided to change the uniform of the students to meet with the climatic conditions pertaining to this area. For the newly admitted students it is mandatory while for others it will be mandatory from August 15. Refer the notice board for sample of the same or contact the undersigned. Mr. P. K. Singh Vice- Principal Questions for Practice Being the Cultural Secretary of your school write a notice for your school notice board for the Investiture Ceremony of the newly appointed members of the Students’ Council. Invent other details like the Chief Guest, timings, date, schedule, etc. Write in not more than 50 words. Literary Club of your school is going to organize a Literary Meet at cluster level. Write a notice in about 50 words being the Secretary of the Literary Club of your school inviting students from higher classes for being volunteers. Invent other details Advertisements Types of advertisement 1. Classified 2. Commercial Classified Advertisements Brevity is the principle in this form of advertisement as the publisher charges for each word published. Hence efficient use of apt words is solicited. Its ingredients are the purpose, requirement/need, criteria and qualification, expectations, offering, contact number and address.
Marks distribution Word limit: 100-125 words Sl.no Topic Particulars Marks 1 Format 1. Title, reporters name 01 2. Place and date 2 Content 1. Suitable heading 05 2.What , When , Where , response of the people , impact, introduction, body of the report and reporter’s opinion 3 Expressions 1. Grammatical accuracy, 04 appropriate words and spellings 2. Coherence and relevance of ideas and style OUTLINE OF THE REPORT Title : bold letters, catchy, attractive, in simple present tense Place , date (reporters name) and name of agency Introduction: what ,where ,when, how ,why (2-3 lines in past tense) Body of the report: what, where, when, why, how ( 2 paragraphs in past tense) Opinion of the reporter: in past/present tense (1-2 lines) EXTRA VALUE POINTS: One needs to be creative, innovative and have an analytical bent of mind. The Focal theme related to universal sentiments and appeals to contemporary sensibilities. It brings a rich resource of world-view, knowledge and cognitive strategies to meet the challenges of future.
FORMAL AND INFORMAL LETTERS FORMATS FORMAL LETTERS INFORMAL LETTERS Sender’s Address Sender’s Address Date Date Receiver’s Address Subject: Salutation Reference: (If any) Salutation Body Body Complimentary Close Complimentary Close Name/Signature Designation Name/Signature Attachment: (If any)
THE VOICE OF THE RAIN By Walt Whitman Summary: The speaker enquired from the soft falling shower as to who or what it really is? Though it may appear to be very strange to express it in words, yet the soft rain seemed to give the speaker an answer which can be translated as follows: that it is the poem of the earth that rises eternally from an impalpable; not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible: difficult for the mind to grasp readily or easily:(of powder) so fine that when rubbed between the fingers no grit is felt; something that cannot be touched; portion of the land and the bottomless sea. Upward to heaven, to the immeasurable heights of the sky, from whence it vaguely forms, altogether change and yet the same. It descends to lave; (of a river, sea, etc.) to flow along, against, or past; wash: Obsolete. To ladle; pour or dip with a ladle: wash or bathe; the droughts; a period of dry weather, esp. a long one that is injurious to crops: an extended shortage; atomies; tiny particles; and the dust layers of the globe. All that is in the world without the rain were only seeds that are latent; hidden; and unborn. Eternally, day and night, and round the clock, it gives back life to its own origin, to make the earth pure and beautify it. (For song, issuing from its birth place, after fulfillment, wandering Reck’d or unreck’d, duly with love returns); to have care, concern, or regard (often fol. by of, with, or a clause): to take heed: Archaic . To be of concern or importance; matter. Source: Q. 1 Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow: 1x3=3 And forever, by day and night, I give back life to my own origin. And make pure and beautify it. (For song, issuing from its birth place, after fulfilment, wandering Reck’d or unreck’d, duly with love returns)
Ans.3. Individuality, transitional period – between childhood and grown up. D. Read the stanza given below and answer the questions that follow : “Where did my childhood go? It went to some forgotten place, That’s hidden in an infant’s face, That’s all I know.” i.What does the first line suggest? What would the ‘forgotten place’ stand for ? What does he know about his childhood? Ans.1. It suggests place where his childhood went. Ans. 2. ‘Forgotten place’ stand for the childhood that cannot be regained or restored. Ans.3. He knows that childhood is the state of mind of a person it will reside in an infant’s face only. Answer the following question up to 40 words. Q.1.How does the poet describe the process of being grown up ? Ans. The process of being grown up develops the critical thinking and analytical point of view in the person. It makes the person rationalized and abled to take his decision by virtue of his seat of reasoning. Q.2. How does the poet repent on his loss of childhood? Ans. He expresses concern over his childhood’s disappearance. Childhood cannot be regained. It keeps our life aloof from the world of hypocrisy, bitter reality and materialism. Q.3. The poet has asked two questions one is about the time and other is about the place. Why has he used these questions?
Value Points: -When the gigantic wave hit the boat the narrator was badly injured - showed his heroic qualities- did not panic-used his seafaring skills –used whatever tools available- saved all. Little John and Sue showed their bravery did not disturb parents cheered their parents up John’s statement gives fresh encouragement to the narrator Wife and crew members worked as team- all survived. 3. How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure ‘the direct stress ’? Value Points: -Last 16 year’s experience helped a lot the gigantic wave broke the boat, Wavewalker, not their spirit If winter comes…can spring be far behind all worked as a team cheered themselves up encouraged themselves-used every possible measures worked very hard determined to succeed remained hopeful ‘God helps those who help themselves’.
2. The story “The Address” is divided into Pre-War and Post-War times. What hardships do you think the girl underwent during these times? Answer: Value Points: -War affects the fortunes of many – Mrs. S and her family left their town for safety purpose – she died – the daughter returned – told the tragic story. -Before the War the narrator returns home – finds things missing – Mrs. Dorling takes things away – – the narrator doubts Mrs. Dorling. After War narrator returns to take her belongings – – the uncharitable Mrs. Dorling’s behaviour and ‘stored’ things unsettles her – things reminds her mother’s memories – – Becomes nostalgic – wants to forget tragic past – resolves to forget the address and does not take things. “The Address” is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment. Answer: Value Points: -Wars always bring death and destruction. Wars cannot end conflict. - In Holland a Jew family suffered – disrupted the life of Mrs. S and her family -before War left town for safety – Mrs. Dorling took chance – grabbed her costly things. -Mrs. S died – the daughter returns – visits Mrs. Dorling, No. 46, Marconi Street