English Writing Formats

pIClass – XII Subject- English Core
Section B (Advanced Writing Skill)

Syllabus:-

B:- 1 One short composition of not more than 50words e.g. advertisement, notices designing or drafting posters, writing formal and informal invitations and replies etc.. 5
B:- 2
A report or factual description based on verbal inputs provided (100-125 words.) 10
B:- 3
Writing a letter based on verbal input. Letters include (a) business or official letter (for making enquires, registering complaints, asking for and giving information; placing orders and sending replies; (b) Letters to the editor (giving suggestion on an issue); (c) application for jobs. 10
B:- 4
Compositions based on visual and / or verbal inputs (about 150 words.) Output may descriptive or argumentative in nature as in an article/ a speech etc. 10

B.1. Short Writing Task

( Advertisement, notices , Designing posters , writing formal & informal invitations & replies.)

(a) Advertisement

Marking scheme (format – 1 , content –2 , Expression-2 )
Classified advertisement
General advertisement

(1)Some of the classified advertisement are:
Situation vacant
Situation wanted
Matrimonial
Lost & Found
For sale and purchase of property / vehicle / house hold goods etc.
To Let
Missing persons / pet animal
Travel and Tours

(2)Main characteristic of classified advertisement
Categorized into column according to different classes.
Space, more economical
Written in short phrases and words
Language simple and concise

Model classified advertisements and essential details:-

Situation vacant * Begin with ‘wanted’ or ‘Required’ * Name of the company, post and no of vacancies * Age and sex of the candidate * Qualification and experience * Other details * Pay scale and perks * Mode of applying * Contact address and phone no.

Situation VacantWanted a smart, confident PA/Stenographer for a