Friday, October 6, 2023

Drafting virtual message/SOP/Group Discussion

Note : These are just samples to help students understand the format of writing skills well. Students are encouraged to practise all writing skills keeping in mind the format given.

Q.4.A)1/2/3
1. 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 words only.
 Note : Sometimes it is asked for 150 words...read the question carefully and follow the instructions strictly.. )
Drafting virtual message - 04 marks
Bifurcation πŸ‘‡
Content - 02 marks
Sequence/ Flow of ideas - 01 mark
Appropriateness ( language usage )- 01 mark

Sample πŸ‘‡
2. 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 πŸ‘‡ - 04 marks
Content - 02 marks
Sequence/ Flow of ideas - 01 mark
Appropriateness ( language usage) - 01 mark
Sample πŸ‘‡
3. Group Discussion
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 English textbook textbook for more details on 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"

Group discussion - 04 marks
BifurcationπŸ‘‡
Content - 02 marks
Sequence/Flow of ideas - 01 mark
Appropriateness ( language usage) - 01 mark
Sample πŸ‘‡

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