CBSE Class 12 English Long Writing Tasks Worksheet

(1) FACTUAL DESCRIPTION XII- 6 mks
Format –
Title – in capitals, 5-6 words & underlined
Matter – 3 paragraph of 150-200 words
Use block format for the matter

POINTERS –

Place –
• Begin with the location
• Special features about the location (outward appearance, specialty, etc. )
• Other prominent details – first major then finer
• Use adjectives
• Use simple present tense

Object –
• Introduction of the product
• External features like colour, design, material, etc.
• Other finer details – efficiency, durability, etc.
• Close with a good concluding sentence

Person-
• Introduction of the person
• Name, age, etc.
• Physical appearance
• Personality traits and other special qualities
• Any memorable incident
• Conclusion

Event –
• Introduction
• Aim & purpose
• Details of the events as it happened
• Use sequence markers, sentence linkers
• The tense depends on the given question

Process –
• Aim & purpose
• Step-wise details
• Use sequence markers ( eg-first, second, then, next, simultaneously, finally, etc. )
• Both active and passive voice can be used-active for mechanical & passive for human Actions

(2) REPORT WRITING 
2 FORMATS

1. REPORT TO THE NEWSPAPER
Type – 1 HEADLINE – in capitals, 5-6 words & underlined
Byline – name, name of the newspaper, correspondent
Date line – place & date
Matter – 1 paragraph of 100 words, write- what, where, when, how, why, persons involved, etc.
Use block format for the matter

Type – 2 HEADLINE – in capitals, 5-6 words & underlined
Date line – place& date
Matter – 1 paragraph of 100 words, write- what, where, when, how, why, persons involved, etc.
Use block format for the matter
Name
Designation
Name of the newspaper

2. REPORT TO THE MAGAZINE
HEADLINE – in capitals, 5-6 words & underlined
Matter - 1 paragraph of 100 words, write- what, where, when, how, why, persons involved, etc.
Use block format for the matter
Name
Class & section

POINTERS –
• Headline and its expansion in the first sentence
• What, where, when, how & why it happened
• Consequences / effects/ results of the happening
• People involved in the event
• Comments/ evidences from the people
• Action taken / conclusion
• Only relevant information, be objective
• No personal opinion to be added

3. NARRATIVE 
Develop a narrative or a story on the basis of the hints provided.
• Begin with a title
• Max word limit 150-200 wds
• 3-4 paragraphs

4. ARTICLE WRITING
(A ) SCHOOL MAGAZINE
TITLE -5-6 words in capital & underlined
Matter- simple, grammatically correct
Systematic analysis of the problem &
Feasible suggestions in 3-4 para
Use block format for the matter
Name
Class – section

(B) NEWSPAPER
Place, date
Headline- 5-6 words in capitals & underlined
Matter- same as school mag.
use block format for the matter
Name
staff reporter/ staff correspondent

5. DEBATE
• Salutation – Respected chair person, members of the house and my worthy opponents
• Greetings – Good Morning, Good Afternoon, etc.
• Topic to be stated – mention whether you are speaking for the proposition or in opposition
• Matter – use block format, 3-4 para
• Conclusion – Formal concluding words & Thank you

6. SPEECH
• Salutation – Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends
• Greetings – Good Morning, Good Afternoon, etc.
• Topic to be stated
• Matter – use block format, 3-4 para
• Conclusion – Formal concluding words & Thank you

7. LETTER TO THE EDITOR
• Sender’s address (without name –optional only if it is in the question. If sender’s address is used, the date is to be placed between both the addresses-otherwise after the recipient’s address)
• Address of the Editor
• Date
• Subject (in blocks/first letter of each word in capitals)
• Salutation-Dear Sir
• Matter – use block format, 3-4 para, 150- 200 word limit/ as per the question
Detailed analysis of the problem & feasible suggestions / solutions
• Subscription (Yours faithfully / Yours truly )
• Sender ‘s Name
• Designation (if any)

8. LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL
• Recipient ‘s address (i.e. Principal’s )
• Sub: 5-6 words in capitals
• Salutation (sir )
• Matter-use block format, brief 3- Paragraphs, 125 – 150 words
• Subscription (Yours faithfully )
• Name
Designation (if any ) or Class - sec
• Date

9. NOTE – MAKING
POINTERS
• Title -In capitals, 5-6 words, underlined
• Main Points – 5 max. , in 5-6 words, in phrases
• Sub Points – 3-4 max., in 5-6 words , in phrases
• Sub- Sub Points – 2-2 if any, in 5-6 words, in phrases
• Follow a proper number sequence pattern
• Use abbreviations – min 4 & max. 6, put in a box
• Equal spacing and indentation is essential

Types of abbreviation and symbols
a. Capitalize initial letter – e.g. U.N. for United Nations
b. Taking first few letters of the words- e.g. prob. for problem, prac. For practical
c. Taking first & last letters of the words – e.g. rdng. For reading, edn. For education
d. Adding ‘s’ to make plurals, e.g. bks for books
e. Contractions – e.g. int’l for international
f. Universally recognized symbols – e.g. % for percentage
• Summary – for XII std only
Title
One paragraph of 10 lines or 80 words
FORMATS & SEQUENCE MARKERS
NUMBER LETTER FORMAT
Title - _______________
I Main point_______________
(a) Sub – point______________
(b) _____________________
(c) _______________
(i) Sub- Sub point
(ii) __________________
II _______________
(a) _________________

NUMBER FORMAT
Title - _______________
1. Main point
1.1 Sub – point
1.2 _____________
1.3 _____________
1.3.1 Sub- sub point
1.3.2 ____________
2. ________
1.1 _______________
 

10. APPLICATION FOR JOB – ( always with bio – data)
• Senders address (without name)
• Date
• Address of the addressee
• Sub: [in capitals, 5-6 words]
• Salutation (Sir)
• Matter – use block format for the matter.
• Three paragraphs covering all your details of education and experience, word limit- 150
• Subscription (Yours faithfully/sincerely/truly)
• Name
• Enclosures – 1. Photo copies of certificates
2. Bio-data

BIO - DATA
• Full name :
• Fathers name :
• Date of birth :
• Sex :
• Nationality :
• Religion :
• Permanent address :
• Contact Number :
• Educational Qualifications :
Sl No.
Name of Univ.
Exam passed
Year
% of Marks
1.
2.
3.
• Experience (if any) :
• Languages Known :
• Salary expected :
• References : (2 Addresses)

11. BUSINESS LETTERS

TYPES
1. Letter of Enquiry
2. Letter of Reply / Quotation
( requires Tabular presentation of item-wise description )
3. Letter of Placing Order
(requires Tabular presentation of item-wise description )
4. Letter of Complaint or Cancellation

FORMAT
• Senders address (Without name)
• Date
• Reference no.
• Address of the addressee
• Salutation
• Sub : in capitals
• Matter- use block format for the matter, 3-4 para, 150 words Use official business terms & language with brevity, formal treatment and to the point
• Subscription (Yours truly/ sincerely )
• Name
• Designation