Writing
Skills
NOTES FOR HSC
2018 - 2019
SUBJECT - ENGLISH
STD. - 12th
Hello Friends,
The following topics will be asked in HSC board exam for 35 marks :-
Q. 6 (A) Letter Writing (4)
1. Application – leave of absence, bona-fide certificate, scholarship, concessions, job, etc.
2. Complaint – city planning, traffic, garbage, pollution, stray dogs, grievances, etc. to authorities or a letter to the editor
Format of Application Letter
Q. 6 A) 4 marks ……………………………,
……………………………, …………………………….
To, Date………………………. …………………………….,
……………………………., ……………………………..
Reference : Your advertisement in the daily ………. dated…….. Subject : Application for the post of a ……………….
Respected Sir,
With reference to the above mentioned subject, I wish to apply for the post of a ………………… in your ………………………………….
I am a graduate from the university of …………. I have passed ……….in the year ………. I have also passed ………… in the year…………. I have completed MS CIT computer course. My typing speed is ………. wpm. I have ……… years’ experience as a ………… in ……………. I can speak in English, Marathi and Hindi language.
I hope that you will consider my application sympathetically and give me an opportunity to serve in your ……………………….
Thanking you, Yours faithfully, ………………….. .
Enclosures:- 1. Xerox copy of …………………. certificate.
2. Xerox copy of …………………. certificate.
3. Xerox copy of …………………. certificate.
Scheme of Marking for Letter Writing 1) Content 2 2) Accuracy of Language 1 3) Appropriacy 1
Q. 6 (A) Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement with help of given C. V. (Resume) 4 Marks
C.V. (Resume)
Name : Aruna Anil Shinde
Address : B1 – 104, Rose Parade, S. B. Road, Nagpur.
Educational Qualifications
Other qualification : Successfully completed Computer Diploma from NIIT Nagpur – 2014 Work Experience : Worked as Purchase Officer in Login Private Ltd. Nagpur.
Interest/Hobbies : Reading, music, swimming, chase
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Aruna Anil Shinde,
B-1 104, Rose Parade,
S.B. Raod,
Nagpur.
21st Feb. 2019.
To,
The Managing Director,
Cosmo Ltd. 72 E Industrial Area,
Andheri (E) Mumbai – 4000 93. `.
Reference : Your advertisement in the daily LOKMAT News Paper dated 21st Feb. 2019.
Subject : Application for the post of a Purchased Officer. Respected Sir,
With reference to the above mentioned subject, I wish to apply for the post of a Purchased Officer in your Cosmo Ltd. Company.
I am a graduate from the University of Pune. I have passed SSC in the year 2007 securing 72% with first from Nagpur Board. I have passed HSC in the year 2009 securing 76 % with distinction from Nagpur Board. I have also passed B.E. Electrical in the year 2013 securing 78% with distinction from the University of Nagpur. I have completed successfully completed Computer Diploma from NIIT Nagpur 2014. I have 3 years experiences as Purchase Officer in Login Private Ltd. Nagpur. I can speak in English, Marathi and Hindi and Gujarati.
I hope that you will consider my application sympathetically and give me an opportunity to serve in your company.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
…………………
Enclosures:-
1. Xerox copy of MBA Certificate.
2. Xerox copy of Caste certificate.
3. Xerox copy of experience certificate.
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Q. 6 (A) Letter Writing -
2) Complaint – city planning, traffic, garbage, pollution, stray dogs, grievances, etc. to authorities or a letter to the editor.
Format of Complaint Letter
A.B. C.,
Sender Address
To,
20, Paris Apartment, Shivaji Nagar,
Solapur – 413 001. 1st March 2018.
The Municipal Commissioner, Solapur – 413 001.
Receiver address
Subject – Complaint regarding ……………….
Respected sir,
I would like to bring your kind attention to the bad condition of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The local authorities assured to take necessary action on this matter. So far, no action has been taken.
Hence, we would like to request you to look into matter urgently and do the needful actions. Otherwise, the situation may get worse from delays. I hope this time our request will be considered as soon as possible. Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
A. B. C.
Q. 6 A) After heavy rains there are many potholes on the main road of your locality. It has caused many accidents. The slow moving vehicles on the road cause traffic jams. Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, of your city. Also suggest some solutions.
Answers:-
Anusha Poddar,
25, Sai Vihar,
Ganesh Colony,
Jalgaon – 425107
21st Feb. 2019.
To,
The Commissioner,
Municipal Corporation,
Jalgaon.
Subject - Complaint regarding to potholes on road
Respected Sir,
I would like to kind attention to the bad condition of road in my locality. The roads are broken at many places. There is no smooth run for transport. The roads in our locality have not been repaired for long time. There are pits and ditches on the roads everywhere. The condition of road became worst during rainy season. They cause road accident. We have made several complaints without any result. There is an outbreak of mosquitoes in the locality leading to the spread of malaria in the monsoon. The local authorities assured to take necessary action on this matter. So far, no action has been taken.
Hence, we would like to request you to look into matter urgently and do the needful actions. Otherwise, the situation may get worse from delays. I hope that this time our request will be considered as soon as possible.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Anusha Poddar.
3) Leave of Absence Letter
Q. 6 (A) Sahas/Suhasini Chitte Roll No. 105, of class XII A Commerce has been selected the NCC National Leadership camp to be held in Delhi between 1st to 10th Dec. 2018. Imagine yourself to be Suhas/Suhasini and write a letter of application to the Principal, New Arts & Commerce College, Mumbai, requesting him to grant the leave of absence for fifteen days.
Home-work
Q. 6 A) 2) You have been selected to speak on a seminar on environmental degradation. You need three days leave from college for this. Write a letter to your college principal asking for leave of absence.
3) Report Writing
Q. 6 (B) 2) 4 marks
For Example:- 1) Report Writing on Republic Day
Q. Write a report about the celebration of the Republic Day in your Junior College.
Answer: - Republic Day Celebration Report
Chopda, 27th January.
Republic day of India is celebrated Pankaj College at Chopda with joy and enthusiasm in the presence of the chief guests, teachers, students and local citizens. Our N.C.C. unit planned and organized the Republic Day Celebrations. Dr. S. P. Borole, a chairman of college, was our chief guest.
Our chairman hoisted the tri-color flag which was followed by the singing of the ‘Jana-Gana-Mana’. The N.C.C. parade and demonstrations were remarkable features of the celebration. Our chief guest felicitated the players who played in the Cricket team and gave message to all present to maintain unity and peace and work hard. After that interclass competitions were arranged. For all of us this day is a great national festival. We went home satisfied, happy and empowered with the message of the chief guest.
For Example:- 2) Report Writing on Annual Function
Q. Prepare a report on the function of ‘Annual social/cultural gathering’ of your college.
Answer: - Annual Social/Cultural Gathering
Chopda, 25th December.
Annual gathering was celebrated on 24th of December in our college. The famous actor Ajay Devgan and Mayor of the city were chief guests. The principal, vice principal and representatives welcomed the guests and felicitated them.
Our principal delivered an introductory speech and presented the report of overall performance of the college. Then the chief guest distributed the prizes, awards, certificates, trophies and medals to the winners in the all sports, debates and other competitions. After speech variety entertainment program by college students was arranged. This program helped to realize how rich and varied India culture and life is.
After that interclass competitions were arranged. For all of us this day is a great national festival. We went home satisfied, happy and empowered with the message of the chief guest. The vote of thanks was offered by the student representative, the general secretary of the college.
Q. 6 (B) 2) 4 marks News Writing
Parts of News Writing :-
1. Headline
2. Dateline
3. Intro
4. Short Continuing Paragraph
Types of the News Writing
Accident News
Sports News
Rain News
Celebration News
Strike News
Q. 6 b) Read the following headlines of the news items. Choose any ONE of them and write the date-line, intro and a short continuing paragraph in about 120 words. 4 marks
Scheme of Marking:-
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3) Appropriacy 1
2) Read the following headline. Write a newspaper report base on it. ‘Flood situation grim in Assam’
Q. 6 C) Information Transfer / View-counter view
C) 1)
Information TransferNon-verbal to Verbal
Sentence Structure:-
For example:-
Q. 6 (C) Read the following table and prepares a paragraph about Importance of Vitamins. 4 marks
Answer: -
Importance of Vitamins
Vitamins are very essential for the growth and development of body. There is a large variety of vitamins. Among these vitamin A, B and C are very important. The important sources of Vitamins A are butter, cheese, green leafy vegetables etc. Vitamin A is very essential for growth of cells and development of vision.
Deficiency of vitamin A causes poor vision and respiration disorder. We get vitamin B from fruits and vegetables. It is essential for healthy gums, teeth and bones. Deficiency of vitamin B causes fatigue, joint ache and anemia. The sources of Vitamin C are fish-liver oil and eggs. It is needed for absorbing calcium and phosphorus. It deficiency causes muscle weakness and tenseness.
Home-work
Look at the table given below and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words. Suggest a suitable title. 04 marks
Q.7 (A) 4 Marks INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
For Example:-
An Interview of a ………………………
Welcome sir, good morning, glad to meet you sir, I would like to ask you some questions.
Questionnaire:-
Q. When did you start (Career/education)?
Q. Who encouraged you?
Q. What is your ambition to become successful?
Q. What is your contribution in this field?
Q. What are your achievements?
Q. What problems/difficulties/challenges did you face?
Q. What are your future plans?
Q. Who are your role models?
Q. How do you feel now?
Q. How would you serve society in future?
Q. To whom would you dedicate your success?
Q. How would you inspire the young students?
Q. What is the secret of your success?
Q. What will be your advice for those who wish to be like you?
Q. How do you see the future of (åयÈतीचे ¢ेğ?)
Q. What message would you give to (Society/People)?
Thank you, Mr.………..for sharing your thoughts, ideas, plans, achievements deserve praise. Thank you for the valuable time you have given. All the best for your future plans Bye.
Q. 7 A) Interview Questions
Imagine that you are going to interview the Prime Minister of India to know about ‘Swachha Bharat Abhiyan’ (Clean India Campaign). Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him. Prepare an introduction question, some probing questions and a concluding question.
Answer:-
An Interview of the Prime Minister of India
You are most welcome sir and good morning, very glad to meet you. Sir, I would like to ask some questions
Questionnaire:-
Q. 1) What is Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
Q. 2) When did you start Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
Q. 3) Why you have given Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
Q. 4) What challenges did you face about this Abhiyan?
Q. 5) How are you feeling about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan after launching project?
Q. 6) What are your future plans?
Q. 7) What you will think that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan will succeed or not? Q. 8) What is the duration of Swachha Bharat Mission?
Q. 9) How would you inspire the society to clean India?
Q. 10) What message would you give to people?
Thank you, sir, for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I hope that you will come again to guide us.
All the best for your future plans Sir….
Home-work
Q. You have to interview a young girl who has been selected to represent India at The Asian Games (Swimming Championship). Ask her about her early childhood, inspiration, coach, etc. Prepare a set of at least 8/10 questions for taking her interview.
Speech Writing
Q. 7 B) 3 marks
‘Speech On ………………………………..’
Honorable judges, respected teachers and all my dear friends. Today I am ………… going to deliver a speech on ……………… on this precious occasion. Friends, today I stand here to share my thoughts on the …………… I hope that you will listen me very carefully and understand me.
Friends, we know that ‘……………………………….’……………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Thanks to all of you to listen me and follow my all ideas in your future. May I kindly thank to judges and teachers also. Thank you very much.
1) Save Tree, Tree Conservation, 2) Tree plantation
3) Blood Donation, Save Earth 4) Save Environment, Eye Donation
Q. 7 B) Speech Drafting
Your college has observed Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s birthday (15 Oct.) as the ‘World Students’ Day’. Prepare a speech in about 100 words with the help of the following points.
1) Importance of the Day
2) Overcoming the challenges in your learning
3) Dr. Kalam’s inspiration to students
4) Your idea of serving India in various capacities.
Answers:-
A speech on ‘World Students’ Day’
Honorable judges, respected teachers and all my dear friends. Today I am Rohan going to deliver a speech on ‘World Students Day’ on birthday of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s. Friends, Today I stand here to share my thoughts on this day. I hope that you will hear me very carefully and understand me.
Friends, Recently, in the year 2010, United Nations Organization (UNO) declared the birth date of APJ Abdul Kalam’s, 15th October as “World Student Day” as a mark of honour. Dr. Kalam always encouraged students to do better in life through his writings and speeches. He always believed that educated youth formed the pillars of any developing nation. He said that students are like clay; they can be modified in a way that will make their future bright and meaningful.
Friends he always said that,
“If you want to shine like a sun. First burn like a sun.”
My idea of serving Indian various capacities like technology, industrial, commerce and trade.
Thanks to all of you to listen me and follow my all ideas in your future. May I kindly thank to judges and teachers also. Thank you very much.
Q. 7 B) Write a short speech to be delivered in your college on ‘Tree Conservation’ on the occasion of ‘The World Earth Day’ with the activities he/she carries out. Answer – A speech on ‘Tree Conservation’
Honorable judges, respected teachers and all my dear friends. Today I am Raj going to deliver a speech on ‘Tree Conservation’ on this precious occasion. Friends, today I stand here to share my thoughts about Tree Conservation. I hope that you will hear me very carefully and understand.
Friends, every year we celebrate ‘The World Earth Day’ on 22nd April. We know that Air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and increasing heat of the earth have caused danger to the living things. We can’t live without trees. We should plant more and more trees and conserve them.
Remember, No trees, no oxygen,
No oxygen, no life.
Friends, remember trees are our lungs. Trees are our life line. So plant trees, grow trees, keep them, conserve them, and protect them. SAVE TREE – SAVE LIFE
Thank you friends to hear me very carefully and understand. Thank you all. Good Bye!
Note - Making
Q. 2 B) 3 marks
∙ Steps for effective Note-making:-
1) Read the passage once or twice 2) Underline the main points and sub-points
3) To fix the TITLE from the paragraph
4) Do not write whole sentence, only key words and phrases
5) Write all the sub-points and examples
Types of Note-making
Simple Note Tabular form Tree Diagram
Q. 2 (B) Note-making [3] Read the following extract and complete the table given below:
A leadership style is a leader’s style of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. There are six styles of leadership. Authoritarian leadership style often follows the vision of those that in control. An authoritarian style of leadership may create a climate of fear. A paternalistic leader takes care of his subordinates as a parent. In this style of leadership the leader supplies complete concern for his workers. The workers who follow paternalistic leadership have better organization skills. A democratic leader shares the decision-making abilities with group members by practicing social equality. Democratic leadership promotes better ideas and creative solutions to problems. The laissez-faire leadership style is where all the rights and powers to make decisions concerning the completion of their work are fully given to the workers. The laissez-faire leader supports workers to accomplish their goals. Transactional leaders focus their leadership on motivating followers through a system of rewards and punishments. It guarantees increase in productivity. A transformational leader transforms his or her followers’ needs and redirects their thinking. They inspire their followers with a sense of purpose and excitement. It results in the workers contributing to the sustainable development of project and organizational skills.
Leadership Styles
⮚ Answer:- Leadership Styles
Scheme of Marking for Note-making
1) Covering all points 2
2) Presentation 1
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Q. 2 b) Read the following extract and completes the tree-diagram given below: - 3 marks
Plants provide man with his basic requirements for survival. Plants have been used by man since antiquity as a source of food, clothing and shelter. Plants grown by man in large numbers are called crops. Crops can be divided into two major groups, Food crops and cash crops. Food crops are plants like cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables. These provide nourishment to the body and help it grow and repair itself. They also provide the energy to carry out metabolic and muscular activities. Cash crops are those which can be cultivated for commercial use.
Cash crops even form the basis for trade among nations. Cash crops include spices, fibrous plants, edible oils, beverages, medicinal plants, fodder plants and timber.
Types of Crops
Food Crops Cash Crops
Types Use Types Use
Answer:-
Types of Crops
Food Crops
Types
Cash Crops
Types
a) Provide
nourishment
b) Energy- metabolic
and muscular
Use
a) Spices
b) Fibrous plants c) Edible oils
d) Beverages
e) Medicinal plants f) Folder plants g) Timber
a) Cereals
b) Pulses
c) Fruits
d) Vegetables
Use
a) Commercial use b) Basis for trade
Q. 3 B) 4 marks Summary Writing
Q. 3 (B) Read the first activity, the extract and then do all the activities. [12 marks]
The present human resources minister is concerned with the high rate of ‘dropouts’ in schools. The heart of the matter has, unfortunately, not been addressed by the various commissions that have delved into the subject. As an educationist for more than 40 years, I’ve closely watched the state of education at all levels, be it the primary, the secondary or the university level.
What struck me as an inescapable reality during the last 20 years is that in a large number of schools, established in unapproachable villages and tracts, the teachers are commuters, many of whom have to travel up to 200 kms. to reach their schools. Given the available means of transport, the in clemencies of weather, and the deplorable condition of the road one can very well imagine how impossible it is for the teacher to reach his school. Moreover 80 per cent of the primary schools in India are single teacher schools.
Therefore, in reality the teacher does not 'drop in' for more than two or three days in a month. His salary is ensured as he has a good 'understanding' with the Sarpanch and block development officer of that area. If we can ensure that teachers 'drop in’ when they are expected to, the 'dropout' rate will be reduced considerably.
(B) Write a summary of above passage pointing out the problems in education in villages and suggest a suitable title. (4Marks)
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SCHOOL DROPOUTS
Village schools face the problem of dropouts. This is because teachers hardly attend the school. Having an understanding with the Sarpanch and block development officer, they are sure of receiving their salaries. Most of the teachers have to travel long distances to reach their schools. They face problems such as lack of transport, in clemencies of weather and deplorable condition of the roads. If teachers could be persuaded to take classes regularly, the 'drop out' rate would decrease.
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Q. 3 B) Read the first activity, read the extract and then do all the activities. Most of the water in the soil is rain water and theoretically it should be as pure as distilled water. Fortunately, however, this is usually not the case, for plants need not only water to live, but also minerals – vital salts which are liberated during the decomposition of rock and soil. This decomposition is a continuous process and proceeds fastest at high temperature. When there is plenty of rain, most of the salts produced by decomposition are washed away into streams and rivers, and a proper mineral balance is maintained.
The salt concentration in the ocean is also high and very few land plants grow in sea water. Most plants which grow on beaches, such as the coconut palm, actually live on fresh water, paradoxical though this may seem. The seashore may be their habitat because the ocean currents will distribute their seeds, the coconuts, but they can no more live on salt water than any other plant. In fact, their roots do not reach sea water, but only go down to the fresh water which, being lighter than the salt, floats on top of it. Thus, when it rains on the sandy tropical beaches, the rain water raises the water table in the sand, forcing the salt water downward and outward.
(B) Write a summary of above passage pointing out the problems in education in villages and suggest a suitable title. (4Marks) Answers - Q. 3 B) Summary Writing
THE GROWTH OF PLANTS
Plants need water as well minerals for growth. Decomposition of rock and soil is a continuous process which produces salts – minerals. During rain salt produced by this process is washed away into streams and rivers, which maintains mineral balance. As salt concentration in the ocean is high, very few land plants grow in sea water. Most plants like coconuts growing on beaches live on fresh water. Their roots do not reach sea water but only go down to the fresh water which is lighter than salt and so floats on top of it.
Total word: - 56
Q. 5 A) & B) Rapid Reading (4+4=8 marks)
(A) A Seen Passage
(Activity Testing Global Understanding)
(B) Add your own imaginative paragraph
OR
(B) Convert dialogue into a story form/Convert the extract into a dialogue form OR
(B) Give gist of the extract in your own words.
Q. 5 (A) Read the extract and do the activity that follows: [4 Marks]
In the garden close by grew many large and magnificent flowers, and, strange to say, the less fragrance they had the haughtier and prouder they were. The peonies puffed themselves up in order to be larger than the roses, but size is not everything! The tulips had the finest colours, and they knew it well, too, for they were standing bolt upright like candles, that one might see them the better. In their pride they did not see the little daisy, which looked over to them and thought, "How rich and beautiful they are ! I am sure the pretty bird will fly down and call upon them. Thank God, that I stand so near and can at least see all the splendor.” And while the daisy was still thinking, the lark came flying down, crying “Tweet,” but not to the peonies and tulips -no, into the grass to the poor daisy. Its joy was so great that it did not know what to think. The little bird hopped round it and sang, “How beautifully soft the grass is, and what a lovely little flower with its golden heart and silver dress is growing here.” The yellow center in the daisy did indeed look like gold, while the little petals shone as brightly as silver. How happy the daisy was! No one has the least idea. The bird kissed it with its beak, sang to it, and then rose again up to the blue sky.
A1 Complete (2) Complete the following chart:
A2 Write imaginary paragraph (2) Write an imaginary paragraph in about 50 words in continuation of the above given extract.
Q. 5 (A) Answer:-
(B) Answer:- Composition: Extension
The lark excited flew up towards its beloved. The sweet odour and beauty of daisy was irresistible. It returned. Gazed at daisy. They nodded at each other. Lark rubbed its cheek against daisy’s petals. The flower, overcome by shyness, started dew drops. Happily the lark flew away.
Q. 5 (B) Dialogue Writing 4 marks
Steps in Developing Conversation Skill:-
1) Good morning, Hello, Hi, How do you do?
2) Good bye, Bye –
3) Somebody wants to speak to a person who is busy in work should be said ‘Excuse me’ and then speak
4) Use ‘Thank you’ for gratitude ‘Sorry’ for something improper.
5) Well, fine, very good, how nice! Splendid, OK, my God, good heavens.
For example:-
“I wish I could console the poor lark,’’ thought the daisy. It could not move one of its leaves, but the fragrance of its delicate petals steamed forth, and was much stronger than such flowers usually have; the bird noticed it, although it was dying with thirst, and in its pain tore up the green blades of grass, but did not touch the flower.
The evening came, and nobody appeared to bring the poor bird a drop of water; it opened its beautiful wings, and fluttered about in its anguish; a faint and mournful “Tweet, tweet,” was all it could utter, then it bent its little head towards the flower, and its heart broke for want and longing. The flower could not, as on the previous evening, fold up its petals and sleep; it dropped sorrowfully. The boys only came the next morning; when they saw the dead bird, they began to cry
bitterly, dug a nice grave for it, and adorned it with flowers. The bird’s body was placed in a pretty red box; they wished to bury it with royal honors. While it was alive and sang they forgot it, and let it suffer want in the cage; now, they carried over it and covered it with flowers. The piece of turf, with the little daisy in it, was thrown out on the dusty highway. Nobody thought of the flower which had felt so much for the bird and had so greatly desired to comfort it.
Based on the extract, write a dialogue of about 8-10 sentences between the two boys after they see the dead bird.
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Ist boy : Alas! This pretty lark is dead.
IInd boy : Do you think it is because we put it in a cage?
Ist boy : Yes, I think so. Also, there was not even a drop of water in its bowl. How could we have been so careless? IInd boy : Yes, we were indeed careless. What can we do now? Ist boy : We will give it a nice burial.
IInd boy : We will keep flowers around the grave.
Ist boy : Shall we get another bird for the cage?
IInd boy : No, I don’t think so. I think it is wrong to cage birds. Ist boy : What about this piece of turf? There was a pretty little flower on it. But that too is now dead.
IInd boy : Oh, we have indeed been very wicked and cruel.
