Mastering Notice Writing for CBSE English
Mastering Notice Writing for CBSE English
Items in this lesson
Mastering Notice Writing for CBSE English
Learning Objective
"पाठ के अंत में आप स्पष्ट, संक्षिप्त और सही सूचनाएँ लिखने और नमूना सूचनाओं का मूल्यांकन व व्याख्या करने में सक्षम होंगे।"
What Is a Notice?
A notice is a formal written or printed announcement for public display, often seen in schools, offices, and communities.
Purpose of Writing Notices
Key Features of an Effective Notice
Must-Have Elements
Simple, formal, to the point Passive voice often used Limit to 50 words
Language & Structure
Headline/Title Date Name/designation of issuing authority Body (what, when, where) Signature
Sample Notice Format
Have a look at this notice format: ABC School, New Delhi NOTICE 12 June 2024 Inter-House Debate Competition All students are informed... (details) Signature (Name, Designation)
Visual: Annotated Notice Sample
Parts are labelled to show title, date, event, details, authority.
Activity: Identify the Mistake
Read this notice. Spot at least two format or language errors. (Provide a short, faulty notice for students to review.)
Analysing Notices: Annotation Task
Format: Is every requirement included? Style: Is it formal and clear? Word Limit: Under 50 words?
What to Look For
AFL: Peer Review
Swap with a partner. Annotate errors or good practices with coloured pens. Discuss your findings.
Notice Writing: CBSE Marking Scheme
Format: 1 mark Content: 2 marks Expression: 1 mark Total: 4 marks Stick to guidelines to maximise your score.
DOs and DON'Ts in Notice Writing
Do not use slang. Avoid personal opinions. No abbreviations or contractions.
DON'Ts
Start with a clear heading. Use formal, brief language. Stick to facts. Use passive voice.
DOs
Practice: Write Your Own Notice
Draft a notice about a lost item in school. Follow format and language tips given.
Self-Assessment Checklist
Review your notice: - Correct format? - Clear and formal language? - Word count? - All information present?
Activity: Spot the Notice Type
Given several notice headlines, categorise them as event, lost & found, meeting, or general info.
Reflect & Share
Share your notice with the class. Give one piece of positive feedback and one suggestion for improvement.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
