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POSTER

A poster is a large notice announcing or

advertising something. It generally creates
social awareness about any problem or needs.
It also conveys a social message in an eye-
catching way. It must capture the readers’
attention and motivate them to read on.

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 DRAFTING POSTERS
 Posters should be colourful and attractive.
 They must be drafted carefully to attract the
attention of the readers, excite their
imagination and influence their minds.
 Posters are read from a distance. Do not give
too much details in a poster. Highlight only
important issues.
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 MAIN FEATURES OF A POSTER
Layout

 Visually attractive/Eye catching

 Title-suggestive/catchy
 Use slogan, jingle or short verse
 Sketch or simple drawings
 Letters of different size and
shape
 Proportionate spacing, etc.

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 Contents

 The theme or subject of the poster

 Description or details associated with
the theme
 Essential details like time, date, venue
(for an event)
 Name(s) of issuing authority/
organisation, etc.

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Expression

 Phrases, slogans, persuasive language

 Creativity in terms of content and
design
 Overall organisation and sequencing
of the matter
 Observe word limit (50 words)

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POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Poster must not exceed the word
limit of 50 words.
 It should be in a box.
 Make the content inside the poster to
the point and crisp.
 Make sure the answer to a poster fits in
one page only.
 Use different font size.
 Also, bold or underline the important
information inside the poster.
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Word Limit: 50
Marks Distribution: 03 M
Format: 01M
Content: 01 M
Expression: 01M

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 EXAMPLES
1. Design a poster for your School Fete.

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2. Design a poster in not more than 50 words for your
school library on the value of books and good reading
habits.

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3. Design a poster in not more than 50 words about the
need for regular exercise.

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4. Poster on Eye Donation.

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5. Poster on ‘Say No To Plastic’.

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6. Poster on ‘Reckless Driving’.

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7. Poster on ‘Save Water’.

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8. Poster on ‘Say No To Drugs’.

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9. Poster on ‘Keep City Clean’.

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 EXERCISE

1. You are Yogacharya Roshan, planning to open Yoga

Club in your city. Design a poster highlighting the
importance of Yoga along with providing the
necessary information about The Club.

2. Your school is organising a three-month long Literacy

Drive. Design and draft a poster to be displayed in
your school urging students to volunteer for this
noble cause.

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