1. Summary Writing ( Compulsory question )
A. Title
B. Only one para ( summary needs to be written only in 1 paragraph )
C. Use of linking words to connect sentences.
D. Don't add your opinions , ideas , comments
C. Needs to be written only in 100 to 120 words
Summary - 03 marks
Bifurcation of marks👇
1. Covering all important points ( includes title) - 02 mark
2. Language and Vocabulary - 01 mark
2. Mind mapping ( Compulsory question )
A. Appropriate design - use the same design if given in the question paper and if not given, draw your own design.
B. Create central/main idea (from here the mind map begins) then add sub branches and twigs.
C.Only key words or short phrases to be written and not complete sentences.
Mind mapping
Bifurcation 👇
1. Logical flow of ideas/thoughts/concepts - 02 marks
2. Presentation - 01 mark
3. Drafting a virtual message
( In option with Statement of purpose and group discussion)
A. Date and time
B. Name of the person to whom the message is directed ( receiver's name)
C. Body of the message
D. Name of the sender
E. Only important details to be added and no new information should be added
F. Indirect or reported speech should be used.
G. Use polite language.
H. To be written in about 50( most probably) or 100 to 150 words ( read the question carefully and follow the instructions strictly.. )
Drafting virtual message
Bifurcation 👇
1. Content - 02 marks
2. Sequence/ Flow of ideas - 01 mark
3. Appropriateness ( language usage ) - 01 mark
4. Statement of purpose ( SOP )
" Statement of purpose is an application made to a university to seek admission to a particular course."
A. Should be written in around 500 words.
B. Maximum 5 short paragraphs ( begin with your introduction , personal background then speak about why you wish to join the specific course , your area of interest then write about your qualities that will be helpful and suitable for this career goal then mention your experience in the field or any internship or project and finally conclude stating how admission to the particular course/university would be beneficial to you. ( check page 154 of std XII coursebook for more details)
Statement of purpose
Bifurcation 👇
1. Content - 02 marks
2. Sequence/ Flow of ideas - 01 mark
3. Appropriateness ( language usage) - 01 mark
5. Group discussion
Please note : Evaluator will not be mentioned if there is a type of a question on G.D. like " The captain of the team is having group discussion during break time"
A. Evaluator gives the topic and asks "who would like to start ?"
B. 4 to 5 participants give their thoughts on the topic given. Few speak in favour and few against.
C. Evaluator tells to sum up.
D. One participant sums up everything that was discussed.
E. Needs to be written in a dialogue form.
( check your std.XII English textbook for more details )
Group discussion
Bifurcation👇
1. Content - 02 marks
2. Sequence/Flow of ideas - 01 mark
3. Appropriateness ( language usage) - 01 mark
6. Email writing
( Email is in option with Report writing and Interview questions )
A. Template ( a design to be followed )
B. Salutation
C. First paragraph ( Why writing the mail ? Reason ? )
D. Second paragraph ( explain in detail the reason of writing )
E. Third paragraph - Request/suggest/advise ( keeping in mind the question asked and write accordingly )
F. Fourth paragraph - conclude by saying thank you.
G. Sign off ( Yours faithfully/sincerely , obediently , name/email id , etc.)
Email Writing
Bifurcation
1. Content- 02 marks
2. Use of proper format -01 mark
3. Overall presentation - 01 mark
7. Report writing (written after witnessing something/visiting some place/after some program , etc.)
Points to remember :
A. Title ( topic on which you are writing report for example "Teachers" Day celebration in...... college")
B. Date and reporter's name ( Date of such reports will always be after the event..for example teachers' day is celebrated on 5th September so the date of writing report on it will be 6th or 7th September , etc.)
C. Don't change facts , write statements of chief guest ( if needed ) in "direct speech." , write the report sequentially.
Report writing
Bifurcation
1. Content-02 marks
2. Accuracy of language - 01 mark
3. Appropriateness - 01 mark
8. Interview questions
Format : (Note : Table needs to be drawn compulsorily...follow as discussed during lectures)
A. Interview with....
B. Introduction ( welcoming the guest )
C. 8 to 10 higher order ( WH type ) of questions.
D. Ask relevant questions and in sequence from past to present.
E. Conclusion ( thanking the guest )
Interview questions
Bifurcation
1. Appropriate framing of questions- 02 marks
2. Language and style - 01 mark
3. Overall impression - 01 mark
9. Speech writing ( Speech is in option with Compering and expansion of ideas )
A. Title
B. Introductory paragraph ( greetings and revealing the topic )
C. Main body ( generally 2 to 3 paragraph that include problems/reasons/effects/suggestions)
D. Concluding paragraph ( Thanking the audience )
E. In 100 to 120/150 words ONLY
Speech writing
Bifurcation
1. Logical sequence of ideas - 02 marks
2. Introduction- 01 mark
3. Conclusion - 01 mark
10) Compering ( if points are given in the question , use those points and develop your script for compering. Also, compering is preparing a script for some program mentioned in the question )
A.Greetings and welcome
B.Lighting of the lamp
C. Anchoring about the event ( one item after the other )
D. Closing address
E. Vote of thanks
Compering
Bifurcation
1. Connecting events -02
2. Impressive introduction -01
3. Summing up -01
11. Expansion of ideas.
A. Title
B. First paragraph ( Introduction- impressive beginning and elaborate)
C. Middle ( evaluate and elaborate the idea with examples/anecdotes)
D. Conclusion ( end with a proverb or quotation if possible and relevance of the given proverb)
E. Always stick to the topic sentence and keep your ideas floating around it only.
Expansion of ideas
Bifurcation
1. Expansion of the idea - 02
2. Proper introduction - 01
2. Conclusion - 01
12. Review ( Film ) ( Review is in option with blog writing and appeal )
A.Story line
B.Producer , Director , Music Director
C. Characters/casting ( major and minor )
D. Setting/location
E. Conflict/climax
F. Message
Review ( Book )
A. Story
B. Author
C. Characters ( main , major and minor )
D. Conflict
E. Message
Note : Review can also be asked on documentary, magazines , etc.apart from book and movie.
Review
Bifurcation
1. Presentation of theme/storyline - 02 marks
2. Technical ( Novel) aspects - 01 mark
3. Overall presentation - 01 mark
13. Blog writing
A. Add a headline ( that is informative and catchy)
B. Introductory paragraph
C. Main body
D. Concluding paragraph
E. Add your personal experience if any ( related to the topic )
F. Keep paragraphs short and keep the sentences simple and short.
G. Write it in a box and follow a suitable design. Header , footer , navigation bar , etc. to be put/drawn too compulsorily.
Blog
Bifurcation
1. Content- 02
2. Header/menu/navigation bar - 01 mark
3. Footer - 01 mark
14.Appeal
A. Use/write catchy punchlines/short phrases , etc.
B. Draw few objects related to the topic if possible ( with pencil only when question paper instructions allow use of pencil..or else draw with pen only.)
C. Write "Date , Time , Venue/website name for registration/contact details , etc.)
Appeal
Bifurcation
1. Presentation of content - 02
2. Convincing language - 01
3. Inspiring and motivational message - 01
