Learning outcomes:
- The student prepares a write up after seeking information from the notice board.
- The student understands the task of editing and drafting.
- The student writes a notice.
What is a notice?
A notice is a written or printed announcement. It is written to inform many people about something that has happened or is about to happen. It could be an upcoming event, competition, Lost and found notice or just a piece of information to be delivered to the targeted audience. Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is simple and formal. They are put up on display boards in schools or public places.
How is a notice written?
The rules and important points will be discussed with the student once the following activity is completed. The next activity will act as a guide to get the required output from the student.
ACTIVITY:
Topic:
You are Raunak / Rachna of Delhi Public School, Karnal. Write a notice to be put up on the school notice board regarding the upcoming Annual Day Celebration in your school.
Delhi Public School, Karnal
NOTICE
August 17, 2019
Annual Day celebration 2019
This is to inform all the students that Annual Day 2019 (i)…………………………… on (ii) …………………………..from 5 pm to 8 pm at the (iii)………………….. …….with various (iv) ………………….....Mr. Bala Krishnan, IAS will grace the occasion as (v) ………………….. Students who would like to participate should contact their respective class teachers latest by August 20, 2019.
(vi)…………….
(Event in charge)
Draft your notice by filling the blanks with the suitable option given below:
(i) (a) will be celebrated (b) was celebrated (c) had celebrated (d) has been celebrating
(ii) (a) 17th August, 2018 (b) 2nd September,2018 (c) 11th December,2017 (d) 30th April, 2016
(iii) (a) General Hospital (b) City Library (c) School Auditorium (d) Public Garden
(iv) (a) Cultural Programmes (b) Sports Events (c) quiz contests (d) debate competition
(v) (a) the Chief Guest (b) the host (c) the manager (d) the organizer
(vi) (a) Raunak / Rachna (b) Class incharge (c) XYZ (d) Counsellor