CBSE CLASS 12 ENGLISH SECTION : B WRITING SKILLS : 30 Marks WITH HINTS TO SOLUTION


3. Your institute, Golden Care Hospital, has decided to organise an ‘Organ Donation

Camp’ to generate awareness about the cause. Draft a Poster giving all the

necessary details. (50 words)

OR

Your school is planning to organise a talk on the ‘Importance of Promoting Art

Education’ at all levels. You plan to invite The Director, Delhi School of Art, as a Key

Note Speaker. As CCA Coordinator of Vidya Mandir Vidyalaya, draft an invite for the

same giving all the necessary details.

(50words)

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4. You feel that India will face a severe water crisis by the year 2020. Write a letter to

the Editor of The National Daily expressing your concern about it and requesting

individuals and authorities to take steps to avert this crisis. You are Shalini/

Shaheen. (120-150

words)

OR

Your school has decided to add a few books to the library. The school wants to

encourage reading habit amongst students. As the Librarian of the Venkateshwar

International school place an order with Pearl Publishers for books for all age levels.

Give all necessary details.

(120-150 words)

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5. Taking selfies has become a rage and is a global phenomenon. It has cost us several

lives and also immortalised several moments. Write an article for a National Daily on

the trend of taking selfies and its impact on people. You are Aditi/ Aditya. (150-200

words)

OR

A massive fire due to short circuit gutted 50 odd shops in the congested area of

SadarBazar in Delhi leading to loss of life and property. As a reporter with The

Tribune write the report for the newspaper.(150-200 words)

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6. Several Environment Activists have recently stopped several development projects

due to their impact on the environment. Progress will naturally result in some

destruction and harm. As Geeta/ Girish write a Speech to be given in the assembly

on how both might be possible.

(150-200 words)

OR

'Aggression and sledging are an essential part of Sports.'Write a debate in 150-

200 words either for or against the motion. You are Shivam/Shiva


SECTION : B

WRITING SKILLS :30 Marks

3. POSTER MAKING

Format: 1 mark

Content :2 marks

Expression : grammatical accuracy, spellings: 1 mark

Suggested value points :

 purpose/ objective

 persuasive language-use of slogan/emotional appeal/catchy

phrases/jingles

 simple cartoon or caricature

 issuing authority

(Due credit should be given for the economy of words used and

creative display.)

OR

Invite: Importance of Promoting Art Education

Content: 2 marks

Expression: grammatical accuracy, spellings: 2 marks

Suggested value points :

 Addressing The Director

 Event- a talk

 Requesting him to be Key Note Speaker

 Ask for confirmation/ availability

(Due credit should be given for the economy of words used and

well formatted response.)

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4. [Note: -No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.

Credit should be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation

of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is

permitted. However, mixing up of the two is NOT acceptable. Word

Limit: 120- 150 words.]

Format :1 mark

(1. sender’s address, 2. date, 3. receiver’s address, 4. subject heading,

5.salutation, 6. complimentary close.)

Content :3 marks

Expression :2 marks

(Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1])

Suggested value points:

(LETTER TO THE EDITOR)

Para 1- introduction, reason for writing the letter

Para 2-

 Reasons for water shortage

 Increasing population

 Lack of awareness

 Careless use

 Lack of International cooperation

 Effects of water shortage

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 Global warming

 Glaciers melting

 Suggestions/Solution

 Increase social awareness

 Organize campaigns to raise awareness

 Teach school children

 Devise water saving methods

Para 3- conclusion

(Summing up of the reasons, effects and suggestions combined

with their own views. Due credit to be given to creative

responses.)

OR

[Note: -No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.

Credit should be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation

of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is

permitted. However, mixing up of the two is NOT acceptable. Word

Limit: 120- 150 words. ]

Format :1 mark

(1. sender’s address, 2. date, 3. receiver’s address, 4. subject heading,

5.salutation, 6. complimentary close)

Content :3 marks

Expression :2 marks

(Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1])

Suggested value points:

(FORMAL LETTER- PLACING AN ORDER)

 Placing an order to Pearl Publishers

 order detail with approval of quotation-

 Mentioning the books needed for all age levels

 Mentioning the quantity

 Delivery date

 mode of payment

(any other relevant point)

(Originality of ideas to be given due credit.)

5. ARTICLE WRITING

Format :1 mark

Heading and Writer's Name

Suggested Heading: Taking Selfies: A Rage

Content: 4 marks

Expression :5 marks

Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2½]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½]

Word Limit: 150- 200 words

Suggested value points:

Introduction

 mention briefly the problems associated with the selfie

culture and its ramifications- A great obsession

Topic analysis

 Do not enjoy the moment or nature

 Too occupied posting it on social media

 Take risks to click them

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 Perform dangerous stunts

Conclusion

 Need to create awareness about the drawbacks

 Teach responsible use of technology

 Suggest positive use of this technology

(Due credit for creative answers backed by logical argument to be

given.)

OR

REPORT WRITING

Format :1 mark

Headline and Reporter's Name

Content: 4 marks

Expression :5 marks

Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2½]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½]

Word Limit: 150- 200 words

Suggested value points:

How the fire started

How the fire spread

Reaction of the crowd

Number of people injured/got burnt

Action taken-rescue operations-when and how

Total estimated loss

Possible cause of fire

Compensation announced

(any other relevant suggestion and idea to be given due

credit)

6. SPEECH

Development Projects: Impact on Environment

Format (opening address and conclusion): 1 mark

Content :4 marks

Expression: 5 marks

Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2½]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½]

Word Limit: 150- 200 words

Suggested value points:

Introduction:

 Present status and analysis of the current situation

 Progress important

 Development essential to cater to human needs

 Seems destruction/imbalance will occur

Solution:

 Try sustainable methods

 Progress should be with social responsibility

 Long term development should promote replenishing measures

(Due credit to be given for creative responses.)

OR

DEBATE

Format :1 mark

- topic introduction, addressing the audience, mention for /against the

motion , 'Thank you' at the end

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Content: 4 marks

- total agreement or disagreement

– relevant information addressing the issue, current situation, reasons

in favour or against, possible suggestions

Expression :5 marks

Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2½ ]

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½]

Word Limit: 150- 200 words

Suggested value points:

‘FOR’ the Motion:

 Aggression is important

 Creates killing instinct

 Sharpens the desire to win

 Desired attitude in sports in present times

 Many famous sports personalities rely on it

‘AGAINST’ the Motion:

 Outcome should be based on better game than aggression

 Loses the fun element

 Compromises sportsman spirit

 Has become a business- winning at all costs makes you

should ethics

(Appropriate conclusion is desirable. Due credit to be given for

creative responses.)



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