CREATIVE WRITING TOPICS

NOTICE WRITING
INVITATION & REPLIES
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
JOB APPLICATION LETTER
ARTICLE WRITING
REPORT WRITING

NOTICE WRITING
FORMAT
Word Limit: 50 words Marks: 5
(5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1)

Question 1: Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for
cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a
day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar,
Kurnool. (CBSE 2016)
Answer:
Janata Group Housing Society
Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
NOTICE
01 March 2021
SUSPENSION OF WATER SUPPLY
This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of water supply for 8
hours. It is being done to clean the water tank. The details are as follows:
DATE- 6 March 2022
TIME- 10am – 6 pm
Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand to minimise the
difficulty. Inconvenience is regretted.

Thank you

Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj

Secretary

Question 2: While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing
some documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board
asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amar/Amrita .(CBSE 2017)

NOTICE
01 March 2021
FOUND!
This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found in the
neighbourhood park. It has a few documents and some cash in it. The plastic bag is red in
colour and is medium-sized. It was found on February 27, at around 6pm near the fountain in
the park.
The owner of the bag can contact me on 939XXXXX along with an identity proof. 
Question 3: You are Asma/Ashish, the head girl/boy of XYZ international school. Your school is soon
going to publish the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice board of your school
inviting students to submit write-ups.

XYZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

NOTICE
01 March 2021
CALL FOR ANNUAL MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS
This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine
next month. All those who wish to contribute can mail their entries
to xyzmagazine@gmail.com. Write-ups will be accepted latest by 30 March 2021 till 12
pm. You can take any topic of your choice.
For further information, contact your respective class teachers or the undersigned.

Thank you

Asma/Ashish
Head Girl/Head Boy

INVITATION & REPLIES

Word Limit: 50 words Marks: 5
(5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1)
Question 1.
As Secretary of the Literary Club of St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad, draft a formal invitation in not more
than 50 words for the inauguration of the club in your school.
Answer: CARD TYPE INVITATION/ FORMAL INVITATION - LARGE NUMBER

St. Anne’s School

Ahmedabad

We cordially invite all staff, students and parents for the inauguration of
Literary Club of the School
on 29th July between 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
VENUE: School Auditorium

Well-known novelist, Mr Sandeep Kumar will be our Chief Guest for the day.

You are also requested to join us in the auditorium for tea and snacks after the
inauguration ceremony.

Secretary

Question 2.
The literary club of your school,ABC School, Mumbai is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’. As
secretary of the club, draft an invitation inviting the famous writer Sudeesh Gupta to be the guest of
honour at the function. Write the invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/Gauri.
Answer: LETTER TYPE INVITATION/ SINGLE INVITE

ABC School
 Mumbai

20 February 2021

Mr. Sudeesh Gupta

Mumbai

Subject: Invitation as Chief Guest

Dear Sir
The Literary club of our school is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’ on 17
March 2021 in our school auditorium from 9-10 am. On behalf of our club, I would like to
extend a cordial invitation to you to be the guest of honour at the function. It would be our
privilege if you consent to grace this occasion with your esteemed presence.
Kindly confirm your presence at the earliest.

Yours faithfully
Gauri
Secretary
Literary Club

FORMAL REPLY
Acceptance
1.You have received an invitation to be the judge for a literary competition in St. Ann’s School, Chennai.
Send a reply in not more than 50 words, confirming your acceptance. You are Mohan/Mohini of 10 Siri
Road, Chennai.

10 Siri Road
Chennai

21 March 2021

The Principal
St. Ann’s School
Chennai

Subject: Acceptance of invitation for judging the literary competition.

Sir
I would like to express my gratitude to St. Ann’s School for inviting me to be the judge for a
literary competition in your school. I confirm my acceptance for the same and will make sure
that I am present there at the scheduled date and time.

Yours faithfully
Mohini

Reply of Decline Invitation

2. As the principal of a reputed college ABC College, Mumbai, you have been invited to inaugurate a
Book Exhibition by Civil Lines Book Club in your neighbourhood. Draft a reply to the invitation in not
more than 50 words, expressing your inability to attend the function. You are Tarun/Tanvi.
 ABC College
Mumbai

25 March 2021

The Secretary
Civil Lines Book Club
Mumbai

Subject: Reply to invitation

Sir
I would like to express my gratitude to the Civil Lines Book Club for inviting me to
inaugurate the first edition of the Book Exhibition. But I regret my inability to attend the
function due to a prior commitment. I have to attend a meeting with the governing body of
our college on the same day on which the inauguration is scheduled.I wish your Book Club
all the best for the future.

Yours faithfully
Tanvi
Principal

THIRD PERSON REPLY IN RESPONSE TO CARD INVITATION

1.Write a formal reply expressing your inability to attend the birthday celebrations of your friend Suresh
Pradhan’s son Akshay of 1235, Vivekananda Marg, Belur. You are Somesh Basu.(CARD INVITATION)

15 March 2021

Mr and Mrs Somesh Basu wish to thank Mr & Mrs Suresh Pradhan for extending an invitation to the
birthday celebrations of their son Akshay at their residence 1235, Vivekananda Marg, Belur on 20 March
2021 but regret their inability to be present personally on account of some previous engagements. They
wish the child the best of health and happiness.

2.You are Dr Avinash Bhalla. You have received an invitation from the Director, Health Services,
Haryana who has invited leading medical practitioners of the state to attend a workshop on ‘child care’ on
20 May 2021 at 10 a.m. in Civil Hospital, Ambala. Respond to the invitation with an acceptance. (CARD
INVITATION)

16 March 2021

Dr Avinash Bhalla has a great pleasure in receiving the invitation from the Director, Health Services,
Haryana to attend a workshop on ‘Child Care’ on 20 May 2021 at 10 a.m. in Civil Hospital, Ambala.
He confirms his presence with thanks.

INFORMAL INVITATION
1. Write an invitation in not more than 50 words to your friend Rameshwari to spend her winter break
with you in Mumbai. You are Puja/Puneet of 25, M.G. Road, Mumbai.(COMPARTMENT 2018)

25 M.G Road
Mumbai

10 December 2022

Dear Rameshwari
As the winters are approaching, I invite you to spend the winter break with me at my house in
Mumbai from 24th Dec to 31st Dec. At that time, the weather here is pleasant due to sea winds. I will
introduce you to my parents and close relatives. Kindly confirm your arrival by mid- December.

Yours affectionately
Puja/Puneet

2.Write a letter to your friend, Vineet inviting him on the house-warming-ceremony of your newly
constructed house. You are Arun Gulati, 27 Urban Estate, Sector 15, Karnal

27 Urban Estate
Sector 15
Karnal

25 July 2021

Dear Vineet
I invite you at the house-warming-ceremony of our newly constructed house in Urban Estate. The
ceremony is at 10 a.m. It will be followed by lunch at 1.00 p.m. Kindly do join us on this auspicious day.
I’ll introduce you to my parents and close relatives.

Yours sincerely
Arun Gulati

3.You are Aakash/Varsha of 205, Vasant Nagar, New Delhi.You have been invited to attend the wedding
of your friend Neha’s sister during summer vacation. Respond to the invitation, regretting your inability
to attend it.

205 Vasant Nagar

New Delhi

4 March 2021

Dear Neha
Thank you for your cordial invitation on the occasion of your sister’s wedding on 25th March at Moti
Mahal Deluxe Hall, Delhi at 2.00 pm. I, however, regret my inability to be with you on this happy
occasion as we shall be leaving for Shimla for summer holidays on 1 March 2021. Please excuse my
absence.
Do convey my regards and best wishes to the couple.

Yours sincerely
Varsha/Aakash

LETTER WRITING
WORD LIMIT 120-150 WORDS MARKS 5
(5 Marks: Format:1/Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 /Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar:1)
FORMAT
SENDER’S ADDRESS
DATE
RECEIVER’S ADDRESS
SUBJECT
SALUTATION (Dear Sir)
CONTENT/ BODY
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (Yours faithfully/ truly - Unknown Formal/ Yours sincerely - Known
Formal/ Yours obediently - Educational Head)

Letter to the Editor

1. You are Radha G, member of NGO AWAAZ, 33 Jal Vihar Wazirabad, New Delhi. Write a letter to the
editor of a national daily for a public movement to clean the Yamuna river. (You must introduce yourself,
describe how the people are to be blamed for polluting the river and suggest the need for installing water
treatment plant to clean the river).

Awaaz
33 Jal Vihar
Wazirabad
New Delhi

28 January 2021

The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Subject: Need for people’s movement for a clean Yamuna

Dear Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to highlight the deteriorating condition
of river Yamuna.
The city of Delhi is getting contaminated water from river Yamuna. The residents are to be
blamed for this. They pollute the river with garbage, sewage and filth. The river water is full of bacteria,
plastic, chemicals and other waste materials. Industrial effluents are freely released into the river. It is
unfit for consumption.
The people have been demanding a Water Treatment plant. The authorities have not yet responded
to the repeated requests.
I request you to highlight the problem in your newspaper and arouse public interest. We all need to
get together in order to get the plant set up in the area.
Thanking you

Yours sincerely

Radha G
Member
AWAAZ.

2.You are Rizwan Ali, resident of 456, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of a
national daily, drawing the attention of the concerned authorities to the deteriorating law and order
situation in the city.
456 Rajouri Garden
New Delhi

28 January 2021

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Sub: Deteriorating law and order situation in the city.

Sir
Through this letter I wish to bring to the kind attention of the concerned authorities, my concern
about the deteriorating law and order situation in the city.
Incidents of theft, kidnapping, crime against women and murder are on the rise these days. Both,
a person walking on the street (irrespective of the age or gender) or a person at home are unsafe.
Everyone is susceptible to fall prey to the evil intentions of the antisocial elements in the society. There is
no peace and disquiet has become a norm.
These criminals are seen wandering fearlessly in broad daylight. None of these criminals have
been arrested so far. If arrested many of them go scot–free, those not arrested, end up committing more
crimes. It is time that laws are applied more effectively to curb the menace.
I request the concerned authorities to look into this matter and take necessary actions to enable the
residents to live in peace.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Rizwan Ali

Job Application Letter

1.You are Prem/Parul, 16, TT Nagar, Bhopal. You would like to apply for the post of the Marketing
Manager in a reputable firm in Mumbai. Write a letter to the Public Relations Officer, Chaitanya
Enterprises, Link Road, Versova,Mumbai, applying for the job. Write the letter in 120 – 150 words giving
your biodata.
Answer:

16 T.T Nagar
Bhopal

7 December 2021

The Public Relations Officer

Chaitanya Enterprises
Link Road
Versova
Mumbai

Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager

Dear Sir
In response to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’, dated 5 December 2021 for the post of a
marketing manager, I wish to offer my candidature for the same.
I have requisite qualifications and excellent communication skills.I have a passion for marketing
and am keen to implement new strategies. If given an opportunity, I will serve your organisation to the
best of my abilities.
I am enclosing a copy of my biodata for your perusal and kind consideration.
Hoping for a favourable response.

Yours faithfully
Prem Kumar

Encl.: 1. Photograph
2. Testimonials & Certificates .
3. Resume

BIODATA
Personal Information:
Name : Prem Kumar
Father’s Name : Jaspreet Kumar
Date Of Birth : 07 December 1986
Address : 16, T T Nagar, Bhopal
Phone Number: 2323xxxx, Mob. 9823xxxxxx
Email Address: prem@yahoo.in
Marital Status: Married
Educational Qualifications:
1. MBA - Time Institute in 2011 with 78%
2. B.Com. - Metro College, Jaipur in 2008 with 86%
3. Class XII - ABC CBSE School in 2005 with 89% (Commerce stream)
4. Class X - ABC CBSE School in 2003 with 91%
Work Experience:
1. Worked as Marketing Manager at New Enterprises for 4 years.
2. Currently working as Marketing Head, Modern Enterprises for the last 3 years.
Co-curricular Activities:
1. Sports captain in the school.
2. Participated ¡n declamation and extempore at state level competition in college and won many
prizes.

Core Strength :
1. Leadership quality and excellent communication skills.
2. Programme language C++, JAVA
Hobbies : Reading, playing outdoor sports
Languages known : English, Hindi, French
References :
1. Mr. Kohli CEO, New Enterprises, Delhi Mobile: 9999XXXXXX
2. Mr. Rahul MD, Modern Marketing Ltd. Bengaluru, Karnataka Mob. 9899XXXXXX

3. Sunshine Public School, Pune requires two sports coaches (one male and one female). Each
should be a degree holder in physical education as well as a SAI certified coach in athletics. You
have seen their advertisement and you know that you have these qualifications. Write an
application in 120 – 150 words along with your resumé. You are Praveen[Praveena, M – 114 Lake
Road, Najafarh, Delhi.

Answer:
M114 Lake Road
Najafgarh
Delhi
12 April 2021

The Principal
Sunshine Public School
Pune

Dear Sir
Subject: Application for the post of an Athletics’ Coach
It is in response to your advertisement in the Times of India dated 11 April, for the post of a male
and a female coach. I find myself very suitable for the same as I have not only a degree in physical
education but am also a certified coach in athletics from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) having an
experience of 5 years.
I am enclosing my resume for your perusal. I assure you that if selected, shall prove to be an asset
to your school.
Hoping for a favourable response from you.

Yours faithfully
Praveena

RESUME
Name : Praveena
Mother’s name : S Kumari
Father’s name : P Kumar
Address : M 114 Najafgarh, Delhi
Date of Birth : 30 April 1986
Marital Status : Married

Educational Qualifications :
BA (physical education) and
Certified SM coach in athletics

Job Experience : 5 years in Petal Public School, Najafgarh

Expected Salary : 70000 p.m.
References : Mr. Deb (Principal) Petal Public School, Najafgarh

ARTICLE WRITING
(WORD LIMIT 120-150 WORDS MARKS 5)
(5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar:1)

Written document about a particular topic/current issue to be published in Print or Electronic media.

ELEMENTS
1. HEADING
2. BY LINE - NAME OF THE WRITER/ DESIGNATION IF ANY
3. INTRODUCTION- PROVERB
4. PROBLEM/ CURRENT SITUATION
5. CAUSE & EFFECTS
6. SOLUTIONS
7. CONCLUSION

Note:
1. Use correct tense.
2. Maintain a logical flow. Strong-Weak-Strong points. Organisation of ideas.
3. Use refined vocabulary.
4. Use cohesive devices.
5. Use mild but compelling language.
6. Spellings & Punctuation.
7. Read! Read! Read! Pick your favourite topic and read a lot.

Last week as you were coming back from school you happened to see a huge plastic bag full of leftovers
of food being flung into the middle of the road from a speeding car. You wondered how people can be so
devoid of civic sense. Write an article in 125-150 words on why we lack civic sense and how civic sense
can be inculcated in children at a very young age. You are Shiva/Shamini.

Lack of Civic Sense

—Shamini

In the society, people of different types and different opinions live. They do not think for the betterment
of the society. They only think about themselves. They have become selfish and narrow in their thought.
In India, people hardly follow any rules. They have no respect for public property. On railway platform,
they do not follow any instructions. They spit anywhere or at any place. They do not care for what they
are doing. They even throw away the polythenes, water bottle etc. on the platform. They lack civic sense.
Inculcating a civic sense is the need of hour. Parents must inculcate civic
sense among children at an early age. The values of cleanliness, discipline and tolerance must be
inculcated among them. Parents must encourage their children to keep their surroundings clean.
All these things must be taught at an early age. They are the future of the
nation and they must take the responsibility of a responsible citizen.

Write an article in 120-150 words on the following topic to be published in your school magazine. You
are Mumtaz/Mohd. Azam of XII Std., Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi. Recently you read in the
newspaper an incident in which the children tried to imitate the stunts shown on television and embraced
death. You have decided to write an article on the hazards of television watching for kids and how the
parents could guide them to watch the programmes in an effective way.

Answer:

Hazards of Television Watching for Kids

(by Mumtaz)

Recently I read in the newspaper an incident in which the children of Meerut tried to imitate the stunts
shown on television and embraced death. The young kids feel thrilled and excited on watching the
amazing stunts on television. They blindly imitate these screen heroes and while trying to emulate their
actions, they hurt themselves : disastrously. The injuries prove fatal because no safeguards have been
undertaken. The enthusiastic kids forget that these stunts are performed by specialists under well-
controlled conditions.
It is upto parents to educate their children about the harmful effects of aping these super-human tricks and
feats of bravery. They must draw the attention of the children to the mandatory warning displayed at the
beginning of the advertisement/stunt. The parents should not snub their wards. They should channelise
and harness the abundant energy of the kids by giving them effective guidance. The kids should be
encouraged to indulge in healthy competitive games of physical and mental skill under strict parental
supervision. This would help in proper development of the personality of the kids and ensure freedom
from the dangers of mindless imitation of stunts.

REPORT WRITING
(5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1)
♦ Formal Address:
A report is a brief account of an event that has already taken place. The report helps in recording the
events of importance that occur in our day-to-day life. It attempts to present the firsthand information of
an incident or event. A report of an event presents a record of events that took place. A report of an event
includes one’s ideas, opinions and impressions about the event.

♦ Points to Remember:

 Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
 Include information collected from the people around or affected by the event.
 Write the name of the reporter.
 Provide a suitable title/heading.
 Write in past tense.
 Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.
 Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.
 Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner, while writing a report for a school magazine.
 Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.

1.Mr. Ranbir, head of TUM HO, an NGO, visited St. Paul’s International School on 27
February 2021, to give a speech on “CLIMATE CHANGE and ITS IMPACTS.” He
specifically highlighted “THE DUMPING OF PLASTIC WASTE IN HIMALAYAN
FOOTHILLS,” and you, Shamsher, are required to write a REPORT on it.

AN EVENT ON GLOBAL WARMING AND ITS IMPACTS

Place: St. Paul’s International School, Patna                                            
Reported By: Date: 27 February 2021
Shamsher

On 27 February 2021, our school organized a session on “Global

Warming” in our school premises where the students of our school got the chance to hear
from Mr. Ranbir, head of TUM HO (an NGO) about Climate Change and its impacts. It was a
one-day event to educate the students about Global Warming and Climate Change. Around
150 students were there to listen to Mr. Ranbir.
The event was attended by five distinguished guests who were environmentalists
and scientists. It was organized with a motive in mind - to educate the students about the
wrongdoings of human beings, because of which mother nature is suffering. Mr. Ranbir,
who is the head of an NGO that works in the Himalayan Foothills, talked about the
“Dumping of plastic waste in the Himalayan Foothills.” He highlighted the behavior of the
tourists who left plastic wastes here and there, which is affecting the fertility of the soil and
affecting mother nature at large. He asked us to treat nature as a precious possession of
ours.
By the end of his speech, everyone presented there, be it teachers or students or
school staff, all agreed with what he said, and everyone took an oath to treat nature – as a
very precious possession of humanity.
The principal of the school thanked the visiting dignitaries. The event ended with
the rendition of the National anthem.

2. A fire broke out in a COVID – 19 dedicated hospital in Mumbai, at around 1 am, on March 15th,
2021, resulting in fatalities of two hospital staff whose families later received ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each
from the government of Maharashtra. You are required to write a report on it.

FIRE AND PUBLIC OUTCRY

Place: Mumbai                                                                             Reported by: Sarangdhar

Date: 15 April 2021

The country woke up to a heart-breaking news on 15 March 2021, when a fire broke out in a COVID-19
dedicated hospital, at around 1 am, in Mumbai on March 15, 2021. Two hospital staffs lost their lives.
The reason of was short-circuit. There were some 30 patients in the hospital at the time. No patient was
hurt.Fire fighting teams were able to contain the fire within an hour.

The mishap allowed the oppositions to frame the government guilty of mismanagement, while in defense,
the government had ordered an inquiry whose result is still awaited. In addition, to request an urgent
investigation, the CM of Maharashtra announced an ex gratia of ₹2lakh each for the family of the two
hospital staff, who lost their lives. BMC has also ordered a safety audit of all hospitals, educational
institutions and commercial buildings.

For enquiry regarding information on the casulaties, the following numbers can be contacted: 2XXX
XXX, 4XXX XXX