Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society, Nanded

Writing Skill Notes

Subject : English
Writing skill Questions in HSC Board Exam
Q. 2(B) Summary writing
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Q.2.(C) Mind mapping

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Q. 4. (A) Drafting virtual messages / Statement of purpose / Group disscussion.
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B.
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E.mail / Report writing / Interview
Speech / Compering / Expansion of ideas.
Review /Blog / Appeal
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Q. 2 (B)
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Summary means a representation of a prose passage in the shortest possible form. A summary
should have one-third (1/3) the number of words in the original passage. For writing a good summary,
it is very important to understand the original passage thoroughly. The process of summary writing
consists of comprehension, selection and clear and concise expression.

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In order to understand the passage, you have to keep in mind that every piece of composition
has a subject, a purpose and tone. The subject emerges from the information, experience and

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imagination of the writer. It is necessary to identify the topic, purpose and tone of the text. Find out
key ideas of the passage.

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* Steps for writing a ‘Summary’ :

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In order to write a good summary, you have to go step by step. You have to read the passage, understand

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it properly and extract the essence to put it in your own words - you have to make a rough and then the

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final draft - concentrate, think, write, rewrite and arrive to the final draft.

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Read the original passage thoroughly and carefully till you grasp it. Try to find out the central theme,

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its tone (serious, satirical, humorous etc) and the type of writing it is - (descriptive, narrative, reflective

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Find a title for the passage. This should be a brief statement of the central theme. Every word in the

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title, except prepositions and conjunctions, should be brief and pointed.
Read the passage again as slowly as possible trying to understand every sentence for selection of the

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main ideas - pick out the essential ideas and reject the inessential ideas. In particular you must cut
out - repetition, examples and illustrations, quotations and anectodes, figures of speech (metaphors,

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similes etc) and irrelevant points.
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passage.

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Arrange the ideas or points thus marked out or make a list of important ideas you have noted in the

The logical chain of thoughts in the original passage should not be broken, i.e. the order of ideas in

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the given passage may generally be preserved in the summary to have an organic plan, a clear unbroken
sequence of ideas.
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The summary should be written as far as possible in your own words. Write short and simple sentences.
A key - word or an important phrase may have to be used but the sentences should be your own.

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There should be no repetition of the same idea and do not add your comments or thoughts because

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summary is not an essay. Your ideas should be connected to the ideas found in the original.

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Read the passage again to see whether you have left out anything important.
The summary should be written in the third-person, even if the original is in the first - person or in the
form of a dialogue.
10. Direct form of narration, questions and exclaimations should not form a part of summary. All of
them should be transformed into statements, (if required).
11. Bearing these points, check your rough draft; read it and see whether it is clear and coherent.
12. Check up the length of your summary. If it is longer than required, condense it again. Ten words more
or less than the required number will not be considered a serious lapse.
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13. When you are satisfied that the draft is of the proper length and written in the clearest and most
coherent manner possible, copy it out neatly for submission as a final - draft. It should be 1/3 of the
original passage.
A passage for summary writing:
In spite of rigorous precautions against accidents, many people are injured every year in factories
and elsewhere. In addition, some people are born with physical disabilities. They are either blind or

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deaf in some way deformed from birth. Upto quite recent times, little planned action was taken to fit
handicapped people for employment. A number of charitable organizations tried to help them in

directions.

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cases of hardship; but few seriously held the idea that these people might still have abilities in other

Only during the last few decades society has slowly come to acknowledge its responsibilities and to

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recognize that handicapped people can be trained to play a useful part in economic as well as social
life. The second world war gave importance to this. During the 1939-45 war, pressure on resources
of labour compelled all fighting nations to call on the services of handicapped people for tasks

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adapted to, and within the limits of their capacities. A man might have lost the use of his legs, but still
be able to use his hands with skill. Another person might have lost his sight, but still be capable of

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training in ways in which his other senses could be employed effectively in furtherance of war effect.
In recent years, scientific inventions and discoveries have lessened the disabilities of deafness, some

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forms of paralysis, and other physical handicaps. Scientists working in association with engineers
have devised methods by which handicapped people can take up work again, thanks to the invention of
mechanical limbs, the improvement of hearing aids and so on. (263 words).
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Many people in the world suffer from physical disabilities.
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Efforts in the last few decades to provide employment for the handicapped people.
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Scientific inventions have come to the aid of the handicapped in several ways.
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Many people suffer from physical handicaps such as loss of limb, blindness or deafness caused by

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accidents or existing at birth. Till recent times, there have been several organizations engaged in
helping them and lessening their suffering, but no thought has been given by these organizations to
employing them and utilizing the abilities that they may still have. During the last few decades,

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especially during world war II when labour was scarce, ways and means came to be devised of
discovering and appropriately utilizing the abilities that the handicapped may still have, and making

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them useful members of society. Scientists in collaboration with engineers have also developed
instruments such as mechanical limbs and hearing aids to lessen the suffering of the handicapped and

Final Draft:
Rehabilitation of the Handicapped:
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increasing their working efficiency. (321 words)

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Many people suffer from physical handicaps such as loss of limb, blindness or deafness. Till recently,
there have been organizations engaged in lessening their suffereing, but no thought has been given to

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utilizing the abilities that they may still have, and making them useful members of society. During
the last few decades, especially during World War II, ways and means came to be devised of utilizing
their abilities. Scientists and engineers have also invented instruments to lessen the suffering of the

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handicapped and increasing their efficiency - (86 words)

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A Mind Map is the representation of information in graphical form especially in the form of a diagram.
It is hierarchical (i.e. ranking classes, terms, etc. one above the other according to importance or
status) and shows the relationships among the various elements. Mind-mapping is a very useful way
of transmitting information into and out of your brain. This process actually ‘maps out’ your ideas
quite naturally and in a way that suits your inherent personal method of doing things.
Points to be remembered while making a mind map :
1. Let the ideas first come out at random just as they keep on popping up in your mind. Reorganize
them later.
2. The main idea is crystallized in the centre and radiates from there as branches.
3. Derived ideas of lesser importance form ‘twigs’:
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 4. The branches form a connected nodal structure.
Marking Scheme:
Logical flow of Ideas / thoughts / concepts 2 marks
Presentation 1 marks
Total 3 marks
* In Mind -Map frame, you can use different shapes, arrows, lines, connectors, balloons, boxes,
curved arrows, callouts, cribbles, scrolls, explosions etc.
Examples:-
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1. You all are studing in 12th standard and till now you have studied English grammar.
In English grammar you have studied parts of speech and its types. Prepare a mind map of
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‘Parts of Speech’ and its sub types, that you know.

Pain
- Surp
rise

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Interjection

- Greeti
Joy
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Collective

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Compound
Common
- Grief
- boubt Proper
Noun
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Countable/
Uncountable

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Preposition
Simple
Parts of Speech
Co-ordinating
Sub-ordinating
Co-relative

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Double
Verb Pronouns
Compound

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Phrase Finite

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Preposition
Adverb
Time
Non-Finite
Personal
Possessive
Relative
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Demonstrative
Indefinite
Reciprocal

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Frequency Adjective
Reflexive - Interrogative

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Degree
Proper
Reason
Descriptive

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Manner
Affirmation Quantitative
Numeral

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Demonstrative
Distributive

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Interrogative

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You have played different games & participated in it during your childhood. Prepare a
Mind-Map for it with the help of following points.
1) Water Sports
3) Individual Sports
2) Team Sports
4) Contact Sports
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S’ Tenis

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aerobics
Swiming

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Individual
Sports Water

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Runing Sports
Sports Diving

Water
Polo

Football
Basketball Team
Contact Sports
Sports Basketball

Rugby
Football Hockey Baseball
Soccer
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3. In Science classes you have studied different types of animals and their characteristics.
Prepare a Mind-Map by using following points.

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L a gs oode Dry Skin
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Reptiles
Birds Cold-blooded

Animals
Lay eggs

Amphibians
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to young
Mammals

give birth
warm
blooded
have
hair
& fur Fish
Webbed
feet
Live on
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skin
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Water
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have using
scales gills

1) Reptiles
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2) Birds 3) Mammals 4) Amphibians 5) Fish

Q.4.(A) Drafting a Virtual Message

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’Drafting a Virtual Message means writing a message which is used for virtual communication. Virtual
communication is a mode of communication that includes use of technology (Audio, Video and text)

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simply means writing a message for online purpose or use.

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him directly. Virtual means something that exists in essence but not in actuality. Drafting a virtual message,

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Date
Time
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Name of a person to whom the message is directed (i.e. Receiver of the message)
Body of the message
Name of the writer or sender
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Tips for Drafting virtual message
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1. Address it to the right person 2. Keep it short, simple and specific and precise
3. Important details should be given 4. Do not add new information
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It should be grammatically correct 6.
Do not use any abbreviations
Try to write it in 50 words
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Be friendly and polite

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Marking Scheme:
Content 2 marks

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Sequence/flow of ideas 1 marks
Appropriateness (language usage) 1

SB Total 3 marks

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Model Activity I
You are Aditya. Today you had the following conversation with Pranav, a friend of your elder
brother, Arnav.
Pranav: Hello, is it Aditya?
Aditya: Yes, I’m Aditya speaking. What can I do for you?
Pranav: Well, Aditya I’m pranav, your brother, Arnav’s friend
Aditya: Oh, I see, well my brother is not here now. So can I help you?
Pranav: Yes. Please convey him that he should bring my ‘Activity Book of English’ today in the
college. I need it in the class.
Aditya: That’s fine. I’ll do that

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Pranav: Please do not forget
Aditya: I assure you about it. I will definitely convey your message to my brother
Message
11 February, 2022
8:00 am
Dear Arnav,
Your friend, pranav called me. He
Wanted me to inform you that you
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have his ‘Activity Work Book of English’
He needs it in the class today. So he asked
You to bring it in the college. Please
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do not forget as I have assured him to
convey his message to you
Your Brother,
Aditya S B
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Model Activity II Rajat comes home from school and finds the door locked. Since he has a

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duplicate key he enters and finds a note from his mother kept on table. In it she explains that
she had to rush to the hospital with Mrs. Manohar, their neighbour, who had met with an
accident. She has also written that he should have the rice and curry kept on the dining table

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for lunch. He could heat the food in the microwave oven if he wanted to, but he should be very
careful while handling the switch.

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15 April,2022

SB 3:00 pm.
Dear Rajat,

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as she met with an accident. Have rice

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and curry kept on the dining table for
lunch. If needed heat it in the microwave
oven, but kindly be careful while

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Your Mother

Model Activity III

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You are Priyanka, a personal assistant to Ms Sen. She was away attending a meeting when Mr
Garg rang up. You spoke to him and jotted down his message in your note pad.

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Draft the message for Ms Sen using the information in your notes given below.

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Mr Garg - rang up- 5pm - has received the CDs and the posters - coming
tomorrow - to thank Ms Sen and to personally hand over the cheque.

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31 December,2022

SS 5:30 pm.
Ms. Sen,
Mr. Garg called up at 5 pm stating that
He had received the CDs and posters.
he will be coming tomorrow to thank
you and hand over the cheque.
Your Personal Assistant,
Priyanka

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Model Activity (IV)
Given below is a template for a message. Imagine you are working as a receptionist in a
company and you are supposed to maintain the call record.
Complete the details given in the template for a paraticular message.

Call for :
From : Company

Date Time
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Phone

Message :
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Action ( Circle One )

Phoned Returned Your
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Call For: Mr. Sharma
From: Mr. Bhide
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Time Phone

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Message
10:30 am 224455 (02454)

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Called up to enquire you about the pending delivery of consignment No.RE/1022/20 dated 10

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June,2021. Also asked to verify the delay and rectify. We informed about the subsequent problems

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Action (Circle one) Taken by
Phoned Returned Your call Call Back
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Will call Again

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Vasant Gosavi
(Asst.MKt.Mgr)

Q.4.(B) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

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What is a Statement of Purpose (SOP):-

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“A statement of purpose (SOP) is an application made to a university to seek admission to
a particular course.”
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It is a brief essay describing you as the person you are, your goals and your plans.
The score card or the transcript gives only the data faculty.
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It is objective but SOP gives an idea about your innate qualities and is subjective in nature
It gives you an opporunity to show the special qualities which make you distinct from others. Whereas
you explain why you want to join the course, what is your liking, how you have developed your liking.
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It justifies about your abilities and achievement.
It is a gateway to your career as the admission committee judges you on the basis of the SOP received.

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Hence, it is very important document.

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It varies from course to course or differs according to the requirement.
At this level, when you would pass your std XII examination and write personal statements to
universities for admission to undergraduate course you should follow the format given below.
FORMAT OF THE SOP:-
1. The SOP should be ideally of around 200 words divided into five or six paragraphs
2. Begin with your introduction, talk about your personal background, your mental - make up and your
aim in life.

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3. The second paragraph should speak about why you wish to join this specific programme /course,
your area of interest.
4. In the third paragraph, write about your qualities that would be helpful or suitable for this career goal
or objective. Show how your hobbies and extracurricular activities would be helpful in strengthening
your goals.
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In the fourth paragraph, mention your experience in this field or any intership / project you have

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done. You can state something which makes you distinct from the other applicants.
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In the concluding paragraph, state how admission to this particular course, university would be
beneficial to you and how you look at it from a long term perspective.
Points To Be Remembered :-
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Writes the SOP in a clear and easy-to understand style.

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Be careful to avoid mistakes in spelling and grammar.
Facts must be presented in a convincing manner.
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The link between the course you want to pursue and your career choice should be clear.
Highlight your qualities and life experience in such a way that your application renders a unique tone

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and tenor.

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Be straightforward and transparent. The judging committee which screens the application comprises
very experienced people and capacity in writing will prove counter productive.

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Marking Scheme: G
Look at thes samples of SOPs given here.

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Content
Sequence/flow of ideas
2 marks
1 marks

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Appropriatenss (language usage)
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SAMPLE :- I-
1 marks
4 marks

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Read the personal details given below and and prepare a suitable statement of purpose.
Government Law college at Mumbai of Mumbai University is one of the leading

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colleges for the study of law. You belong to a lawyer’s family and would like to pursue your
career in law as you like to help your father and uncle in their law firm in future. In your
junior college you have opted for Arts stream and have scored well in your std X Board

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Examination you also have won two state level debate competitions organised by prestigious
colleges. Your hobbies are literary activities like elocution, debate and essay writing you
also get well along with people.
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On 20th March, 2020 when I switched on my television set the news of 4 Nirbhaya gang rape

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culprits hanging at Tihar jail New Delhi early in the morning flashed out. After a long delay of 8
years, the criminals were hanged. My mother once had told me “Injustice delayed is justice
denied ”. At this point only, the seed was sown to give justice to those who are deprived from it.

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get justice I used to argue with my maternal uncle who is an advocate in the Supreme Court of India

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and who knew inside and outside of the courts. He is the man who propelled me to join law as my
career. My passion for law and natural justice has encouraged me to apply to one of the best law
institutions in our country.

SS Being an art’s student, I participated in many intercollegiate debate competitions and won
laurels for my college and me. As a contingent leader of my college I have handled many academic
matters related to the students in the academic council. It was the most valuable experience that
helps me to be a good leader and to fight against injustice. I am sure that this would be rightly
channelized in your esteemed institution. I always have a great respect for the most prestigious law
college from where many great lawyers have passed out including our former President Dr.Pratibhatai
Patil. My final goal is to become a cybercrime lawyer who will help the nation, defence and police
departments of our country. I am very optimistic that this can be achieved only by securing admission
in your school of law.

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You are interested in Music. You are from a music family. You wish to take admission
in a new music university of America which is one of the leading universities for musical
study. You wish to make career in this field and become a great singer. You are the best
singer in the school. You scored good marks in 10 board exam and took admission in junior

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college for Arts faculty. Your hobbies are to play Cricket and Chess. You have got first prize
in the singing competition. You take part in the other curricular activities.

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I was born and grown up with the environment of music. I wish to become a famous singer in
the world. On the occasion of my 13th birthday, my father gave me an album of Lata Mangeshkar

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like this. I fell in the love of music after that. B
along with autobiography. I listen to that album in a single sitting. I wish to listen many more album

This is when I started finding many more albums and songs of various singers such as Pt.

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Bhimsen Joshi & Pt.Kumar Gandharva. Then I listen them effectively. My interest in this field has
reached to the peak then I started listening modern music through the TV channels such as gxm, utv,

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MTV etc. Then I decided to make my whole career in this field.
As I told above that I have grown up with the surrounding of music, my family is also from the

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music background, my grandfather was a former singer, achieving the great position in this field. He

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won many more medals for the singing. In my house, I was always listening the music and the
knowledge of lyrics, tuning and importance of single word in a song from my father and grandfather.
This was only that I had grown up my interest in this field.

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used to take part in music related competition and musical instruments too. I scored good marks in

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gold medals.

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10th board exam and selected Arts faculty for future career. In my Jr. College life, I achieved two gold

Along with music, I also have the hobbies to play Cricket and Chess. I feel that Cricket makes

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my mind fresh and teaches to work with perfect efforts. The Chess firmly helps me to be calm and
silent in difficult sitution. It also teaches me to be always thoughtful.
I feel that music is the only thing which supports me in difficult situation I wish to become a

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great singer and the disciplined teacher. I was also an active member of music fan club. This club
encourages the dismotivated people through the music. I learn many more things from this club and

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decided to open a school of music.
I believe that USA is the best option for my future studies under graduation. The new music

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university of America is one of the best options for music career. I have confidence that after
completing my studies through this university. I would definitely reach to my goal. I believe that I
am right student for this course.

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As I was born and brought up in Doctor family I have a dream to become the best

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doctor in India. On my thirteenth birthday, my father gave me a book of Dr. Amar, Dr. Abott
Dr. Panda as gift. I read that book in single sitting I decided finally after reading that book to
be a doctor.

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This is when I started reading number of doctors magazine like Harrison’s. My father

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encouraged me in my every situation. Because my father is also a doctor who concreted my basic
concept.
As I wrote above that I have a family of doctors, since my childhood, I liked to read books of
best and successful doctors and do some practical experiment. My family conduct and background
encouraged me to think about well success in my every work.
During my school days, I liked to do practical experiments of science. I took exam of
science technology and Biology . After scoring good marks in SSC Examination, I opted science
faculty in college. I got first prize in this exam. I have attended and participated in various lectures of
doctors that have developed my courage and aim.

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 I love playing Volleyball and Badminton. Volleyball has taught me a lesson how to perform the
best under pressure and in diffuculty which made me strong to take right decision in my life. Volleyball
has taught me an importance of team work. I also like to read the information related biological
sciences, surgical procedure instruments etc.
In my under graduation days, I attended and successfully completed the workshop of personality

organ donation, cleanliness drives etc.

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development. I have also taken part in various social activities like tree plantation, blood donation,

I am confident that I am right student for this course. I believe that U.K. is the best option for

doctors studies in the world.

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my study and development. I know that university of Bradford is one of the topmost universites for

Q.4.(A)
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GROUP DISCUSSION
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A group discussion is a formal discussion conducted on a topic among a group of ten to twelve
participants. The participants analyse the topic from their respective angles and present
their views and opinions. The group is given a topic. The discussion is usually for ten to

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fifteen minutes. Experts listen to the members and evaluate them.
2 marks

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Sequence/flow of ideas 1 marks

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Total 4 marks
You have all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s group discussion

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which is ‘Do you think uniform should be made compulsory on all days ? ‘You may now begin
the discussion who would like to start?

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Aarya : I think the topic of the discussion is very relevant to all of us here. As students we should

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always wear a uniform of the college as it is quite necessary. It is quite helpful. It has unique identity.
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Shourya : I do agree with you Aarya because now a days students must use uniform of the colleges.
Salim : yes I would like to add to it. I am afraid of those students who are not acknowledged to the
college may enter and distrub the peace and discipline of the college.
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Viraj: Yes you are absolutely right,but I think administrative staff should be aware about this thing.
Sam : yes all this is true anything may happen. Don’t you think the role of the parents also matters a
lot in this regard?
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William: I do agree with you Sam, parents should inculcate and make sure that they should teach and
make aware their ward regarding the importance of the uniform for them now and then.
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John : I feel that there should be at least one day in a week might be left or reserved for students to
go as per their wish to choose a dress.
Anarya : Yes I do agree with you John. This should be allowed for the students as they feel something

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Evaluator : All right everyone. Your time is nearly up. Could someone conclude please?
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Aarya : taking the points into consideration uniform is good and useful as it adds discipline to the
lives of students. But at least there should be one day in a week relief for the students to come with
different clourful dress so that they may not feel bored.
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You have all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s group discussion

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which is “Teenagers are more inclined towards cell phone nowadays.” You may now begin

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the discussion who would like to start?
Asifa: I think I will. In my opinion it is very true. But we can not blame to the teenagers. As everyone
knows the whole world has been going through the pandemic. It has become the part and parcel of
everyone’s life.
• Sanskar : I do respect your words but I do not agree with you. Because unknowingly we invite
innumerable problems and risks. As there are number of chances regarding health issues like eye
problem psychological problem.

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• Shourya: We cannot jump to the conclusions by just looking around and citing a few examples in the
society. It has brought the whole world together.
• Anarya: Yes Shourya you are absolutely true. I agree with you because this has also become the
need of time as it has been helping to the education system since the lock down period.
• Shankar : I do know about this but what matters is that there should be a limit for everything. No one
must get addicted to the cellphone
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Salim : Most of the teenagers unknowingly spend too much time on cellphone playing different
games under the name of study which may divert them from the real education.

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Sam : Yes I do agree with you Salim as parents are too busy with their own work they are not able to

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give proper attention to their ward. This would also lead to the damage their own future.

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Sana : it seems to me Sam made the valid point regarding the future of the world.
Evaluator : All right everyone. Your time is nearly up. Could someone conclude please?
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Aman : We can conclude by saying that our teenagers are inclined to the cellphones and it is very
dangerous for everyone. We should have remedy for this situation. It is high time that teenagers
should not use the cellphone and they ought to focus on their study.
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You have all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s group discussion
which is ‘To help one of your friends in difficult time ‘You may now begin the discussion who
would like to start?
Samir :
Ajay :
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Hi Ajay why are you so quiet and nervous today. Do you have any problem?
You know our childhood friend Sam who was the successful business man till the last

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year but because of the pandemic situation he lost his everything and hardly able to
meet both ends.

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Salim : Yes it is quite true and I am shocked to know about all his huge loss. I think we must

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help him. How can we do something for him? Do you have any idea ? I wonder my
thinking power is over.

SBShankar :
Sana :
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I think we can certainly do something for him at least to get him back on track.
I think we can tell this thing to all our friends and everyone can contribute something

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Ali :
at their level.

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Yes I do agree with you ? I think they will certainly find out some solutions to this.

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I must say that whatever money I have saved in my career should give something to him

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as a responsibility of being a close friend of him
No problem! that’s a great idea! we all can contribute something at our level

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Ajay :
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Yes, how great it is! Today only we will start to our secrete mission
Evaluator : All right everyone. Your time is nearly up. Could someone conclude please?
Samir :
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Thank you all of you for your quick response and support and coming forward to help

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him and giving some more ideas. It will help our friend to overcome his financial
condition and to stand up again.

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Q.4.(B)

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Email Writing (04)
E-mail / Electronic mail - invented by Ray Tomlinson in 1972. It provides the facility of sending the

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message quickly. It is also helpful in sending a message to several people at once. So it has become
the most popular service used on the internet. In order to send message through this service we need
an email account /e-mail address. The email/address should include some combination of your first

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and last name or first initial and last name.
Parts of an Email / Format of an E-mail
To : Enter the exact email address of your recipient
For ex. rohinichopra@gmail.com
name@provider.domain.com

Gmail Yahoomail Hotmail Rediffmail

For multiple recipients, Separate each address with a comma

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 CC: Carbon Copy
BCC: BLIND Carbon Copy - is anonymous
Subject : The topic of your email-very important. It should be clear, brief and to the point. It summa-
rizes the purpose of your emailing
e.f. i)
ii)
Body : The message of your email.
i) Salutation
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Dear Mr./ Mrs. Last name or Designation.
a) First paragraph
It should include purpose of your writing. Be clear and direct
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b) Middle paragraph

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It should describe your purpose. with detailed information
It should be concise and flawless with relevant punctuatin.
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Attachments
Formal E-mail Writing
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An email written for business communication or professional use is a formal email. The email Writ-
ten for any government department, school authority, company or any officers are the formal emails.

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Use of polite and formal words, the reason for writing mail, clarity, proper greeting and closing are
some of the features of the formal email.
Outline of E-mail
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From : Sender’s e-mail id
To: Recipient’s email id

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Cc: Other individuals receiving the same mail with visible ids
Bcc: Other individuals receiving the same mail with invisible ids
Subject : Title or the reason of writing mail.
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Salutation : Words like Dear, Respected, Hi etc.
Main body : the content of the e-mail.
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1. Introduction
2. Matter in detail
3. Conclusion
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Closing : Ending Statment
Attachments : Attached Files with emails

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Signature Line : Sender’s name, signature, and other details of contact
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Writing an email.

Marking Scheme
Content
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2 marks
Use of proper format
Overall Presentation
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1 marks
1 marks

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Total 4 marks

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You are the college representative and your Principal has assigned you the task of writing an email
to the

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Divisional officer. Satpuda Mountain Ranges, Nagpur, seeking permission for the mountaineering
expedition to be organized by your college.

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From : students12@gmail.com
To: divisionalofficerngp@gmail.com
CC/BCC:
Subject : Regarding permission for the mountaineering
Respected Sir,
I am Manoj Bhaye a college representative of Mahatma Gandhi College of Science Chandrapur. Our
college has planned some outdoor and adventurous activities. Mountaineering is one of them. The Princi
pal has assigned me the task of getting permission for it.
As a college representative, I request you to grant us permission for the mountaineering on the Satpuda

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Mountain Ranges. A batch of 20 students will be the participants. We have basic knowledge of the moun
taineering. The participants are capable of mountaineering. Will all meet the requirements for the exped
tion. We will be abide by the rules and regulations.
Kindly do the necessary and grant us permission for mountaineering expedition.

Thanking you,
Regards
Manoj Bhaye
Class : Std 11th
Mahatma Gandhi College of Science
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Chandrapur (MS)

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Attachment : 1. a list of students 2. Their fitness certificates
Sample - 2
A mail for resignation.
To:XYZ
CC/BCC:
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Subject : Resignation Letter
Dear Sir,
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Please accept this mail as a notice that I am leaving my position with this organization. As per the
norm of the company I’ve to give a month notice before resigning. I hope you will get a good

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replacement for me within this time.
I really appreciate the opportunities that I have been given to me to help me grow. Wish you and the

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company the best in the future.

S’Please let me know what to expect as far as my final work schedule and the employee benefits.

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Please let me know in case of any assistance for the above.

Kindly look into the matter.

CH
SS Thanks and Regards
LMN

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Q. 4 (B) Report Writing
Marking Scheme :
Content
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2 marks
B (04)

Accuracy of Language
Appropriateness
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1 marks
1 marks
Total

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4 marks
(i) Write a report on annual social gathering / Republic Day / Independence Day celebrated
in your college:

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Report on Social gathering / Republic Day / Independence Day

ES XYZ college arranged annual social gathering with much funfair on 21 Dec, 2021. The whole
college wore a festive look. Students decorated the premises with balloons and flowers. The
atmosphere was electric and enthusiastic.

SB All the students and teachers gathered before the amphitheatre at 10 am. The chief guest Dr.
Prakash Amte (a well known social worker) arrived at 10:30am along with other dignitaries.The

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Principal felicitated the chief guest and other dignataries. He introduced Dr. Prakash Amte to the
students. In his introductory speech, the Principal mentioned the contribution of Dr. Amte to the
society. The vice-Principal presented the academic achievements of college in his short speech.
Every body was eager to listen the chief guest’s speech. During his speech, Dr. Amte motivated the
students and asked to strive for excellence. He stated that India needs social engineers. He appealed
the teachers to work for grooming versatile students. He also distributed prizes to the successful
students. His speech was followed by a spectacular cultral programme named - RAINBOW. Everybody

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 enjoyed nicely rehearsed cultural programme. The function ended with rhythmly sung National Anthem.
Note: The above report can be used for Independence day / Republic Day celebration by making
changes in Time and date.
(ii) Write a report on blood donation Camp held in your College :
Report on Blood Donation Camp

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XYZ college arranged a blood donation camp on 16th August on the occasion of Independence

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Day. The students’ council made all the arrangements. Before blood donation camp, the students’
council took a drive to create awareness among the students.

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The Principal motivated everybody to make the camp successful. The camp was initialised

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with the donation of the blood of principal.The students’ council arranged expert doctors and nurses

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to monitor the proceedings. The camp got a huge response. Many Teachers, students and distinguished
people of the society participated in the camp to donate the blood. 500 bags of blood were collected.

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Fruits and biscuits were given to the blood donors. The president of the students’ council personally

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supervised the arrangements. At last, the Principal awarded the blood donors with participation
certificates. During his speech, he mentioned that the blood donation is the need of the hour. He
appealed the students council to arrange such camps twice a year. He also congratulated the students

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council for smooth functioning of the camp. The president of the students council thanked every one

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for making the blood donation camp successful.
Q.4.(B) Interview (04)
Marking Scheme :

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Appropriate framing of questions 2 marks

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Lang & Style
Overall Impression
1 marks
1 marks

1.
SB Total 4 marks

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Writing a set of 8 to 10 interview questions to be aksed to a social worker. Take the help of

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the following points.

Name of the interviewee (distinguished personality)

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Childhood - education - service - difficulties - future plans - achievement - message

Dr.Prakash Amate
Area of Success / Reputation
Date/Venue/Time
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Social Service
2nd October, Bajaj Hall Dadar

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Duration of Interview 45 minutes
Questions :
1. Purpose behind social work

NI Why have you selected a career

in social work
2. Problems/hurdles

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country is facing today?

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3. Challenges / ups and downs

4. Essentials
What are the challenges of working in this
field?
What qualities are required to be a good

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5. Experiences
social worker?
What are your experiences while working

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6. Opinion to join other profession
in the remote area for the Adivasi
community?
What is your opinion about taking entry in
the politics?
7. Steps taken What are your measures to make a
difference with the poor?
8. Message What is your message to the youngsters of
our country?

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2) Interview Questions.
Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to be asked while interacting a well-known Bollywood star,
whose film recently broke all record as box office.
Name of the interviewee (distinguished personality) ABC
Area of Success/Reputation Acting
Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview
Question:
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21st March Zee Award Platform
45 minutes

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1. Preparation for role

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Your performance is being appreciated
from all corners of the society. How did
you prepare yourself for this?
2. Reason to do this role

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You have never accepted such different role
prior to this, what attracted you to do this
role?

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3. Chgallenges in role performance Actor needs to understand the role and get
under its skin. What challenge did you face

4. Fitness and role

EN while playing the role of a father and a
trainer of a wrestler?
How did you work on your physical fitness

’5. Weight gain and role

G in order to fit in to the character?
How did you gain weight for this role?

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7. Criticism and reaction

Narrate some memorable incident during

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the shoot of that movie.
How do you get your criticism?

SB 8. Source of varying ideas

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Where did you get these different ideas
from?
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Marking Scheme :
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What is your plan for the next movie and
message to the aspiring actors / actresses?

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Appropriate farming of questions
Language and style

US 2 marks
1 marks
Overall impression
Total

NI 1 marks
4 marks

Q.4.(C) Preparing a Speech

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Marking Scheme :
Logical sequence of ideas 2 marks

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Introduction 1 marks
Conclusion 1 marks

1.
SB Total 4 marks
You have taken part in an elocution competition where the topic chosen by you is “Children

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in Advertisements - Blessings or Curse.”
Ans. Honorable Judges, respected teachers and my dear friends, a very good afternoon to you all. Today, I,
XYZ, am going to talk on “Children in Advertisements - blessing or curse.”
Today, I stand before you to share with you my views on all those advertisements which use
children to target other children for marketing their products.
I feel the advertisers are exploiting the children for luring them either to buy the product or
pester their parents to choose that product. Children get easily influenced, sometimes by celebrities
or sometimes by children of their age-group.

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 But friends, don’t you agree with me when I say, children are innocent victims who are misused
by the advertisers with vested interest? Inspite of repeated warnings, children try to imitate the daredevil
acts of trained models and that might prove fatal for them. Too much consumption of junk food like
chips, burgers etc. cause obesity to children. And last but not the least, due to rat race, children pester
parents to buy goods causing unneccesary expenditure for the family.

it a glorified child labour?

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Friends, due to heavy shooting schedules the child actors are over-worked, miss their schools. Isn’t

Shouldn’t there be a remedy to this social evil? I call this a social evil, as society, at large, is affected

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by its negative effects. I feel there should be a committee to review all advertisements using children.
I am privileged to get platform to express my views on a topic which should be handled on war-

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footing.
(2) You are Deepika Patil, a member of the NSS Unit of your college. On the occasion of World

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Health Day, prepare a speech which you will deliver in your college Auditorium.
Ans. Respected Principal Madam, Vice-Principal Sir, my teachers and friends. A very good morning to all

importance of regular exercise.

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of you. Today, on the occasion of World Health Day, I, Deepika Patil, am going to speak to you on the

You all must be familiar with the saying “A healthy mind lives in a healthy body”.Who doesn’t know

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“Health is Wealth”? But, unfortunately our modern life-style and all the conveniences we have become
used to, have turned us into couch potatoes. That’s dangerous for our health. Sitting around in front of

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the TV or the computer, using the car even for a short trip to the near-by store and using lifts instead

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of stairs - all these contribute to our inactivity. Aren’t we all aware of it? We are surely conscious of
the mistakes we are committing. Yet we continue to do them.

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Today, on the occasion of World Health Day, I request all of you to change your schedule a bit and
include a programme of exercise. Start slowly... and build up. If you’re already doing some light

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exercises, move up to more moderate ones. A little is good, but more is better to remain healthy.
According to Scientists, 60 minutes of physical activity everyday will keep you healthy or improve

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your health.

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Physical activity need not be strenuous. This goal can be achieved by including some sort of exercise

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in your daily routine. It can be as simple as just a walk in the morning in your building compound.
Maintain this routine for three months and see the difference.

Q.4.(C) Art of compering

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So, friends, what are you waiting for? Start immediately and don’t give up. Good luck!

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The Art of compering simply means the art of anchoring. Actually compering itself is an Art The

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person who comperes is called as compere, anchor, announcer, master of ceremonies i.e. Mc Or
emcee. He is mediator, coordinator, formal host and felicitator of event. His roles are as follows.

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i) Introducing the programme and participants.

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ii) To warm of the crowd.
iii) Glorify the performance.

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iv) To ensure enthusiasm among the viewers.
v) To do smooth transitions between different segments of programme.

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vi) To string or weave the whole event in one artistic thread.
vii) To exhibit spontaneity, originality and genuineness on the stage.

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Qualities of a compere or Anchor OR Qualities that a compere must possess

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i) Language fluency, clarity of thoughts and confidence

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ii) Ability to deal with technicians, event organisers and guest speakers.
iii) Basic understanding of the nature and tone of the event, knowledge, presentation skill
iv) A simple but dignified style
v) Eye contact, smile
vi) Spontaneity and humour
vi. Alertness/Presence of mind
vii. Proper gestures and posture appropriate Body language
viii. Proper attire

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Steps of compering (for any programme)
1. Introduction - A brief introduction of the programme function/show
2. Welcome Speech - Welcome of all guests Feliciation- of the guests
3. Lighting the lamp
4. Welcome song
5. Main events
6. Vote of thanks
Marking Scheme :
Connecting events 2 marks
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Impressive Introduction
Summing up
1 marks
1 marks
Total 4 marks
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Script of compering for ‘Prize distribution ceremony of your college’.
1. Introduction

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A very good morning to one and all present here. We have gathered here for long-awaited ‘Prize
distribution ceremony’. It is the time of acknowledgment and appreciation of our students’ hardwork

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and effort
2. Welcome speech

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On behalf of our college, I take pleasure in welcoming our chief Guests Mr.Nagnath Kotapalle,
Principal Dr.G.N.Shinde, I also warmly welcome and vice. Principal, Mr.K.R.Rabde and all the par-

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ents. Once again I heartly welcome one and all.

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3. Lighting the lamp
I call upon the honourable dignitaries on the dias to light the lamp and garland the photos of Mahatma

4.
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Jotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Thank you all of you I request all the digni-
taries to take their respective seats on the stage.

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I request honourable principal Dr.G.N.Shinde Sir to welcome the chief guest Mr.Nagnath kotapalle
I Call the Vice-Principal Mr.K.R.Rabde sir to felicitate our Principal Dr.G.N.Shinde Sir with a bou-
quet. Thank you sir.
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5.

6.
Welcome song
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Now I request Mrs. Nalmwar mam and her team to recite the welcome song
Main Events
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Now I request the honourable Principal Dr.G.N.Shinde Sir to deliver an introductory speech on the
occassion.

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Thank you sir for apprising us with achievements of our college.
Now the prize time
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1.

2. E
I request the honourable chief guest to confer the award of sports.
I call upon Rajratan and team to receive the trophy for cricket, Rajkumar and team for basketball

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I request honourable principal to confer the awards for cultural academic events

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I call upon Neha and team to accept the trophy for group dance.

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Mainsha Panchal for individual dance, Kalpana Jadhav for student of the year
I request honourable chief guest Mr.Nagnath Kotapalle to guide us with his mesemerising speech.

7. E
Thank you sir for your enlightening speech.

B
Vote of thanks
I call upon Kishor Kalmse to prepose vote of thanks.

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for a prize distribution ceremony
A very good morning to one and all present here. I stand before you to propose a vote of thanks. I
thank our chief guest Mr. Nagnath Kotapalle from bottom of heart for taking out some time and
gracing the event by his presence. My heartful thanks to our Principal G.N.Shinde Sir, Vice.Principal
Mr.G.R. Kinhalkar sir and all the teachers for their inspiration and support during this event. Before
I conclude I want to thanks our refreshment Incharge for providing us sumptuous and delicious food.
I also extend my thanks to the wonderful audience for their patient listing. Lastly I thank all who have
directly and indirectly helped in making the programme successful.

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(2) Script of compering for the Teacher’s Day
1. Introduction
Good morning everyone present here. We have gathered here to celebrate teacher’s day this amaizing
day to honour the noblest profession in the world. It’s an effort to acknowledge and appreciate their
generous contribution to society and mankind. Today on the aspicious day we will thank all the teach-

2.
ers in our college and in the world.
Welcome Speech

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On the behalf of all the students, I take this opportunity to welcome Today’s chief guest Dr.Padma

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Rani Rao we feel honored to have you with us mam. You hardly need any introduction. I heartly
welcome principal, Vice-Principal and all dear teachers of our college.
3. Lighting the lamp

BA
I call upon the honourable dignitaries on the dias to light the lamp and garland the photos of Dr.Sarvpalli
Radhakrishnan, Joytiba Phule, Savitrabai Phule and Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam. I request all the dignitaries

4. Felicitation

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to take their seats on the stage. Thank you all of you.

I request honourable principal Dr.G.N.Shinde sir to felicitate the chief guest Dr.Padma Rani Rao with

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bouquet , momento and with shawl and shreefal. I urge the Vice.Principal Mr.G.R.Kinhalkar sir to
felicitate our principal Dr.G.N.Shinde with bouquet.

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I Call upon students to welcome and felicitate the jewels of todays programme none other than our
lovely teachers.
Thank you all of you
Welcome Song
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1.
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Now I request Mrs. Nalamwar man and her team to recite the welcome song.

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Main Events
Now I request my friend Pankaj to deliever an introductory speech on the occassion
2.

2.
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I call upon students to putforth their views about their teachers.

B
Thank you all of you

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I request honourable chief quest Dr.Pandmarani Rao to guide us with her mesmerizing speech

7.
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Thank you very much mam for your enlightening words.
Vote of thanks
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I call upon Shrutik to propose vote of thanks.

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I stand before you to propose a vote of thanks. At the outset, I want to thank our honorable chief guest
Dr.Padmarani Rao. I am also thankful to our Principal Dr. G.N.Shinde and Vice-Principal who moti-

inspired us during this event.

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vated and supported us for the success of this event. My heartfelt thanks to all the teachers who

I thank all the organisers, event coordinators and my dear friends. Lastly I thank all who have directly

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or indirectly helped in making the programme successful.

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composition.

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Expansion of ideas is to elaborate an idea/proverb/slogan/quotation in the form of paragraph. It is a short

Expansion of ideas should be written in three parts

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1.Introductory or opening paragraph = explain the meaning thoroughly
2. Core content / similar/ based on the previous paragraph = try to give short examples in short related to the
given proverb.

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3. Concluding paragraph = try to conclude the given proverb in three to four lines by putting another proverb
which is close to the meaning.
Marking Scheme :

SB
Expansion of the ideas
Proper Introduction
2 marks
1 marks

(1)
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Conclusion

Rome was not built in a day

Total
1 marks
4 marks

The proverb means that success in life may be achieved by even ordinary people by perseverance,
steadiness and hard work. As in a well known story of a famous two friends tortoise and rabbit in
which the earlier who won the race by walking slowly, bravely and steadily and left the fast moving
rabbit behind him. It means that no work or task can be done easily. The Rome had taken many years
even centuries to stand. In the same way all the great achievements take more time to complete. One
who never does any work in hurry always enjoys the fruits of one’s efforts.
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 The Taj Mahal one of the greatest wonders in the world was not built in a day. People who were
involved had to put great efforts to build it. The same is applied with each and everything we do or
expect. One must have patience and efforts to complete or achieve one’s goal. The above quoted
proverb itself gives a message that doing important work needs time and patience. Whatever we do we
must have the ability to have patience which needs a lot of efforts. Having patience is not enough we
should have positive thinking also. Any tree which gets sweet fruits don’t come in an easy way. We

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should wait to enjoy it’s fruits unless it is nurtured or grown up well. We should remember slow and
steady wins the race.

(2) A bad workman always blames his tools

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The meaning of this proverb is success doesn’t depend on what kind of tools we have but depends on

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how we use them. A person may have all the equipment in the world but if he doesn’t know how to use
them then he can never complete a job successfully. A person who can make effective use of whatever
he has with him can give a successful result of any work which has been provided to him.

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The same can be said of real life situations too. We must learn to use our talents or skills as per the
work or task which has been provided to us. We should not blame situations or destiny when something

NI
goes wrong. Inspite of having better quality equipment some people are not able to get or finish given
task to them. It might be this because of their laziness or lack of interest in completing the particular
task.

E
As time passes they have excuses ready to explain and later on they blame the situation and tools for
their loss.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A person who helps at a difficult time is a person who you can really rely on. A friend in need

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is someone who provides a reality check for you. Such a friend, besides telling strength is not
afraid to explain an individual’s shortcomings. This certainly helps an individual to overcome his

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weaknesses. Hence, a true friend would pull you back down to the Earth. A friend in need is certainly

SS Moreover, such a friend does not discourage you from your ambitions.

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a supporter of your dreams and aspirations. Furthermore, a true friend would always believe in you.

Once it was raining very heavily. It did not seem that it would stop. There was no means of

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transport to the office where I had to reach for the interview. I wondered how I would reach the place
.A classmate happened to call me and I explained him about everything. He asked me to get ready
and came to my home to drop me at the office. From that day onwards he is one of my best friends.

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Indeed, a friend in need is a friend Indeed!
I have found that many people talk about friendship, but when you need them in the time of

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crisis, somehow they are not to be seen anywhere. It is those who stand by you when you are really in
trouble are your true friends.It is these people whom you must help when they are too in trouble.Life
is all about being there for others.Life is all about caring and sharing. Do not be taken in by people

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friend indeed. G
who talk big and fancy words about friendship. Instead someone who renders you a service is more a

Q.4.(D)
ES “Film Review”
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SB What is a Film Review

A Film Review is a well balanced synthesis of personal opinion about a film. It gives us an

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apportunity to analyse criticize its technical and thematic contents. Film review is classified as a
creative artwork so you need to persue with analytical and creative approach. While writing a film
review it includes whole information of a movie such as: title, author, director, actors, producer,
Setting, plot, special features etc and It is follwed by your own reactions towards cinematography,
music, sound, charcterization, acting etc.
How to write a film review:
You need to follow three steps for a perfect film review.
Step I
* Before watching the move:

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 1) Find the genre of the film : Fantacy, a thriller, a romance, comedy, adventure, historical, musical,
science fiction, drama, horror, crime, romance, action, dance etc.
2) Find out its tone and releavance of the title
3) Find out whether its plot based on a novels, fantacy or real life incidents.
4) Make a list of its writer, director, music director, actors, Lyricist, and releasing year.
* Step II :
While watching a movie :
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1) Film review requires multiple viewings the film. Be ready for 2 to 3 times viewing.

Step - III
After watching the movie:
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2) Make notes about events, Scenes, plot, locations, Characterizations, acting etc.

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order of the incidents and information of the movie
* Format of the review :
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Make an outline based on your notes outlining the review will help you for the understanding of the

1) Introduction :

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Being with a catchy introduction. It should include essential information about the movie : title di-

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rector, release year, actors, appropriate awards, Budget etc.
2) Plot Summary :
Compose a brief plot summary. This part should inform the readers about what you have felt. don’t
disclose the ending of the movie. So it will help reader to arouse his curiocity.

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3) Analysis : Analyse the cinematography, highlights, music and sound, direction, characterization,

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acting, dialogues, setting, etc. in brief. The review should not be too long.
4) Conclusion / Evalution- The conclusion of your film review should give the reader your general
thoughts and impression of the film. This may include your personal impression of what the film

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looses, feels and’ sounds like. In other words, what stands out in your mind when you think about this
particular film? You may also state implicitly or explicitly whether you recommend the film or not.

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Make sure to remind the reader of why the film is or is not worth seeing. Give stars on scale of 1 to
5.
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* Why did you like or not like film.
* Special features/novelties/novel ideas
* Music/dance/songs/action/direction

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* Should other watch this film/would you recommend your friend/s to enjoy it/ watch this film/why?

SHOLAY

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Dharmendra as the playful Veeru, Amitabh Bacchan as the witty Jai, Sanjeev Kumar as the revengeful
Thakur Baldev Singh, Hema Malini as the Yapper Basanti, and Jaya Bhaduri as the quiet widow Radha
and Amjed Khan as the notorious Gabbar Singh.
This movie is written by well-known duo of Hindi Salim-Javed famous for works such as
Deewar. Mr.India, Zanjeer etc. Sholay was produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by Ramesh Sippy
Music maestro is R D Burman the man behind the movies background score. His songs such as
“Mebhooba” and “Holi ke Din” are listened even today with same love and affection by all music
lovers. The timeless song on the bond of friendship “Ye Dosti” is popular even among today’s young-
sters. Composed of good plot, Sholay is a movie well told. The bold characters depict how a retired
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 policaman, with the help of two smart con men, plan the downfall of a wicked dacoit. Interwoven
within the story are instances of humour, action and melodrama. With a Mausi’s shrewd remark,
Soorma Bhopali’s impeccable Bhopali accent, and a comical jailer from angrezo ka jamana have
become a part of our lingo, and even a way of life! Haven’t we all heard the phrase” Jo dar gaya samjo
mar gaya “at some point in our lives? All actor’s performance is up to the mark, making even the role
of Kalia and Sambha significant. Amjed Khan. who gained popularity after the villainous role in the

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movie, has portrayed the daring Gabbar singh aptyly. Keeping in mind the technology of the time
sholay especially in action sequences is very well directed, owing to a commendable cinematogra-

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phy. No wonder it was one of the highest grossing movies of its time.

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Over all, the movie is a first rate, a must watch for all. Being a perfect blend of all cinematic
elements, it offers thorough entertainment. All the buffs out there, don’t miss it! For those who plan
on not watching it ........... tera kya hoga kalia.
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2) Book Review.

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Write a review of a book that you have recently read. Write your review based on any four
points given below.
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* About the story/theme of the book
* Why did you like or not like the book

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* Should others read this book/would you recommend your friend/s to enjoy it/ read this book/why?

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Ans. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Name of the characters : Huck Finn is the protagonist of the novel, His father, a slave named Jim.
This novel is written by Mark Twain. This novel is published by Macmillan and it is available in both

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handout as well as paper back. For a price of one hundred and fifty only in India.

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About the story: it is a real life story of a young boy named Huck Finn, who at the age of 14, is torn

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between that he is taught to do by the upright town people and what he wants to do. This novel gives us
vivid picture of the lifestyle and customs of the people of the 19th century living the small town of

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Hannibal an American city, on the bank of the river Mississipi. The protagonist of the novel is tor-

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mented by his father and therefore after a lot deliberations he leaves Hannibal to experience the life
on his own. In this adventure he is accompanied by a slave named Jim who is his man Friday and

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stands by him throughout the ordeal. Huck helps Jim to escape from the clutches of his master.
Those were the days where slave was treated like an animal. Slaves had no right and very bad fate

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always wait for them if caught. Huck felt compassion for him and agreed to help him to go to Ohio far
away from his merciless master. They ran away in a raft and sailed down the river Mississippi. On

while some were narrow mainded, bad.

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their way they came across variety of people some of them were good and humble and broadminded

Special features/novelties/novel ideas: Mark Twain has used Huck’s observation to comment on

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their lifestyle. He says some jokes at religious folks, show the stupidity of feuds, ridicules lawyer,
and shows the true colour of con men, picks on doctors and mocks everyone including fourteen year

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old boys. In a very modest language he reports on their activities. Mark Twain in his lucid and humor-

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ous style, tells the behaviour of people of that time through the eyes of the teenager Huck Finn. This
novel is a classic and forerunner to his other famous novels like Tom Sawyer. This book has won
many awards to author and brought fame to him and filmed by celluloid.

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Opinion about the book: it is a must read for teenager to learn the power of observation. At the
same time, it enhances one’s ability to see the humorous side of life, by observing the actions and

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behavours of ordinary people around us.

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Q.4.(D) BLOG WRITING (04)
Meaning : - A blog is an online write- up/ journal or informational website displaying information in the
reverse chronological order, with latest past appearing first
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“It is an online platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.
Each entry is called a post”.
* How to write a blog:-

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Following points must be considered while writing a blog:
1. First plan your blog post. Decide what you are going to write. Choose a topic, create an outline and
check your facts.
2. Give it an attractive title. It should be catchy but clear enough to identify the subject and capture the
reader’s attention.
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experience.

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Have an introduction, body and concluding paragraph that sums up the blog post. Add your personal

Use maxims/proverbs to enhance your post, improve its flow. Add humour use short paragraphs,

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simple and short sentences and words.

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Edit your blog post. Make sure to avoid repetition check its flow. Have some one reads it and provide
feed back. End your post with a discussion question
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Examples of Blog Writing :

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01. OPTIMISM LEADS TO HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
As you think so you are. Your thoughts design your personality and career. Man is the creator of his

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own life. If I keep saying to me that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end up
becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, If I have belief that I can do it. I shall surely acquire

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the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the begnning.
Optimistic thoughts are like an umbrella. It makes you stand in any calamities of life and face
those calamities fierecely. Optimist thoughts make you a confident as well as liable person for all

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possible things you can use this powerful of domino effect for empowerment, achievement, success
and self actualisation. Therefore, replace unwanted thoughts with their positive equivalents. As M.K.

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Gandhi Said, “Man often becomes what he believes” So, optimistic thoughts bring happiness as well

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as success in the life.

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So, when there is conflict of thoughts in mind. Be calm and stay focused on positive thoughts

all consequences in the life

02. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
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and remove conflict with optimist thoughts. Which makes unrest. Optimism is the best remeady for

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Personality development is a gradul process of designing of a personal life. We have heard
this phrase quite often “don’t go by looks, go with the personality”, why? It’s because personality is

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an inner characteristic of an individual that lasts in the long run simply, it is an indentity of an indi-

humor and much more.

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vidual, which is created by numerous unique features such as honesty, loyalty, spontaneous, good

Personality development isn’t a process of physical change. It is a process to change person

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from inside. When we look great persons, it comes to our notice that these persons gave priority to
change their inner thoughts. These people were Free minded, positive thinker, and gave importance

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to ethics. They were flexible and honest to their work. It means if we have these things in us or accept
by the passage of time, there will be certain changes in our life.

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the highest things in life. This is a step to reach the highest pedestal of life.

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Q.4.(D) Appeal Writing (04)

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Presentation of Content
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1. Prepare a leaflet in the form of an appeal making the people aware of need of ‘Eye donation’.
Use attractive slogans and need for eye donation.

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EYE DONATION
A GIFT OF BEAUTY
A RETURN FOR ETERNITY
Friends,
Thousands of people are leading the life full of darkness. Everything is Blank for them.
YOU and ONLY YOU CAN Bring Light in their Lives.
You can make their future bright, DONATE your Sight.
Make your eyes alive after death.
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Let someone see the beauty through your eyes.
So what are you thinking for ?
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Let your eyes make someone’s life colourful and beautiful.

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Come forward
Donate your Eyes after your Death.
Act NOW !

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Fill up the form and give the sightless a sight.
Be immortal by donating eyes.

Call : 9423568284
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Your death through your eyes !

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Give a Gift of Sight and See a whole New Light.
Prepare a leaflet in the form of an appeal making the people aware about saving the girl
child. Use attractive slogans and the need of girl child.
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The hand that Rocks the Cradle,

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the Pro-creator,
the Mother of Tomorrow
the beautiful creation of God.
It’s tragic irony that
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a WIFE and a GIRL FRIEND.

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Isn’t it an inhuman act to kill
the girl child who shapes the

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Else
SAVE THE GIRL CHILD -

it would be curtains for the human beings

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President
Nari Vikas Manch
Report writing :

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