CBSE Class 11 English Note Writing Worksheet

NOTICE WRITING

A notice is the most common method of communication which gives information regarding an important event that is about to take place. It‘s a formal means of communication. It is widely used by individuals, and organizations to announce events and celebrations, births and deaths, meetings, inaugurations or sales, tours and camps, to issue public instructions, to make appeals etc. Most notices are meant to be pinned up on the notice boards; whereas notices issued by the Government departments also appear in newspapers. With the help of the notice information is displayed publicly for others to know and follow.

→ Points to remember:

• A well-written notice must inform the readers about the 5 Ws:
— What is going to happen, (that is, the event)
— Where it will take place
— When it will take place (that is, the date and time)
— Who can apply or is eligible for it
— Whom to contact or apply to (that is, the issuing authority)

• A.O.D. – that is, any other detail given in the question should be mentioned.

• One is free to add any relevant information not included in the question.

• The sentences should be short and grammatically accurate.
  ◊ They should be in the passive voice as far as possible.

• The notice should be presented within a box.

• The word limit for a notice is 40–50 words (only the words in the body of the notice are counted).
  ◊ A good notice is always to the point and leaves no scope for further enquiries without compromising on the word limit.

• Information given in a notice must be clear and should not cause any misunderstanding or confusion.

• A notice must be catchy and appealing – it should attract the reader‘s attention at once.

FORMAT

SAMPLE

Q. The Golden Jubilee Celebrations of your school are underway. Construct a notice for the students for participation in various activities to be organized on the occasion. You are the Darshan, the Cultural Secretary of your school.

→ Practice Questions:

1. Your school is organizing a cultural evening to collect funds for old age homes. Draft a notice for it to be displayed on your school notice board. You are the Head Boy/ Head Girl.

2. An Inter-House Quiz is going to be organized in your school. You are Akshita Bora, the Activity in-charge of Summerfield School, New Delhi. Draft a short notice informing the students, giving other relevant details.

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