SECTION B – WRITING

ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH WRITING

Study the concept chart from the self-help magazine section of a monthly publication.
(5marks)

Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analysing the listed responses to the
situation when one faces setbacks.

CBSE Guidance Points for Analytical Paragraph

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 Write a paragraph to analyse the given concept chart.
Award 3 marks for content—

Topic sentence identifying the two responses to setbacks in the

concept map – ½ mark
For example:
Setbacks often leave one with a feeling of disappointment and
sometimes even worse. / The concept chart given below displays two
ways to handle setbacks, for the better or for the worse/ the two ways
of processing setbacks – healthy and unhealthy.

Any 2 points of contrast/ comparison with evidence – 2 marks

For example:
Healthy processing helps one learn from and let go the emotions inside.
On the contrary, inability to process leads to a block, self-criticism and
self-doubt.
Or
An optimistic way of seeing a setback processes the ability to feel,
reflect, learn and align. On the other hand, negative perspective of a
failure can lead to listlessness, diverted attention, excessive rumination
and unacceptance of failures.

Concluding sentence, tied to the content of the topic sentence,

showcasing a perspective/ rationalising the importance of healthy
processing of setbacks encountered. – ½ mark

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TERM 2 CONCEPT CHART ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH ON SETBACK
SITUATIONS (ANSWER)

The concept chart displays the listed responses to the situation when one faces
setbacks. Setbacks that bring unhappiness with them can be processed in two ways –
healthy and unhealthy.
It can be seen from the chart that healthy processing helps one learn from failures and to
let go of the emotions inside by keeping a positive attitude. Failed work can be reassessed
to find the likelihood of success in future. On the contrary, unhealthy processing directs
towards blocked learning or blocked feeling. Unacceptance of failure may create self-
doubt and self-criticism, which can trigger more anger or depression.
It is evident from the chart that responding to setbacks negatively leads to a vicious cycle
of undesirable feelings.

1. Pink Highlights – Topic Paraphrasing

2. Yellow Highlights – functional Language

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Writing task (Assignment)
Q.No.2
The recent pandemic has had an adverse effect on every facet of life. ‘Young Minds’ conducted a
survey to show how the mental health of young people has been affected during this time. 2,111
young people took part in the survey which shows how the lockdown is not only impacting jobs and
the economy but also mental health. Write a paragraph to analyse the given survey pie chart.in 100-
120 words on how lockdown in the times of COVID-19 has affected the mental health of young
people.

Survey-Young Minds

Q. No. 2.-Study the chart given below, which is the result of the survey conducted in the
public schools and government schools of Vadodara. This depicts the types of activities the
teenagers (Age 13- 19 years are involved during their leisure time). Write an analytical
paragraph (100-120 words).

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