WRITING SECTION

NOTICE WRITING
(4 MARKS)

 DEFINITION
 FORMAT
 VALUE POINTS/TIPS
 EXAMPLES

The breakup of marks as per CBSE guidelines is as

follows:
Format 01 mark
Content 02 mark
Expression 01 mark
Total 04 marks NEETA MATHUR
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 What is a notice?
A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example - a notice for sale). It
is written in order to inform a large number of people about something that 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. It is generally written in a formal tone.

Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is simple and formal,
not flowery. They are put up on display boards in schools or at public places.
Let us discuss how to write a notice in English. As a question on notice
writing is a part of English writing skills for Classes 6 to 12. The CBSE has
prescribed a format of notice writing to be followed by students.
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 Format for Notice writing

The format of a notice should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION /

ISSUING AUTHORITY / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME
WITH DESIGNATION.
A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:

 Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)

 Date of issue/release of the notice
 Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
 BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?)
 Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact details)

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Format of Notice - Image

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 Notice Writing Topics
A Notice can be written for various reasons. The format of notice remains the
same in all cases. Here is a list of topics for notice writing that students must
prepare-
1.A competition
2.An excursion trip
3.A lost and found notice
4.An inauguration to take place
5.An exhibition
6.A blood donation camp to be held
Or any such type of event or information to be issued in public interest.

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 Notice writing Tips
Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based on Notice writing format for
Class 12 English writing skills paper -
•Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50
words.
•Repetition of any information should be avoided.
•Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.
•Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
•Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.
•The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
•Don’t make hypothetical information and facts. Make use of what’s given in the question.
•Make sure you do not mention your personal information.
•Make use of all the available information in the question.
•Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.
•The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.
•Focus on presentation and clarity.
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 Examples for Notice writing
Question 1: Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water tank.
Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj,
Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.

Answer:

Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.

NOTICE
March 01, 201X
ATTENTION!

This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of water supply for 8 hours. It is being done to clean the
water tank. The details are as follows:
DATE- March 6
TIME- 10am – 6 pm
Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand to minimise the difficulty.

Thank you
Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj
(signature)
Secretary NEETA MATHUR PGT ENGLISH
SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE
MARKING SCHEME-
[Any other relevant title]
– what - suspension of water supply for 8 hours
– when - 6th March; 10am – 6pm
– where - Society
– reasons for cut - cleaning of water tank
– steps to be taken - store water
– any other relevant details

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 Notice writing on Lost and Found
Question 2: While walking in a park in your neighbor-hood you found a small plastic bag containing some documents
and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board asking the owner to identify and
collect it from you. You are Amar/Amrita 9399123456.

Answer:

NOTICE
March 01, 20XX
FOUND!

This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found in the neighbor-hood park. It has a few
documents and some cash in it. The plastic bag is red in color and is medium-sized. It was found on February 27,
at around 6pm near the fountain in the park. The owner of the bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along with an
identity proof.

Thank you
Amar/Amrita

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SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE
MARKING SCHEME-

Heading : [LOST & FOUND / FOUND / any other relevant title]

-What - plastic bag with documents and cash
-When – date & approx. time
-Where - park
-description of bag- colour, material, size -owner to claim with identifying
details -Contact details- AMAR/ AMRITA -Phone no. - 9399123456
(any other relevant detail)

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