CLASS XII WRITING SKILLS

FORMATS
SHORT WRITING – 4 MARKS
FORMAT-1, CONTENT-2, EXPRESSION-1
NOTICE WRITING

INVITATIONS
FORMAL – CARD FORMAT
FORMAL – LETTER FORMAT

INFORMAL – LETTER FORMAT

REPLIES – FORMAL & INFORMAL (ALL REPLIES ARE LETTEWR FORMATS)
LONG WRITING – 5 MARKS
FORMAT-1, CONTENT -2, EXPRESSION - 2
ARTICLE WRITING
Heading/Title (Don’t write questions/ punctuation marks
-By line (Name, if designation is given add
Three Paragraphs
First Para
Introduction of the Topic (Meaning + Present status)
Begin with a quote if possible

Second Para
Causes (concern or a social problem)
Effects
Statistics/survey/data/reports/observations
Advantages/ Disadvantages/Result

Third Para
Conclusion with
(Warning/Message/ Advice, Suggestive measures)

REPORT WRITING
SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Heading
Next line (RHS)name of the write/designation
Three Paragraphs (To be written in past tense)
Next line-First Para
Introduction
Begin by giving details of – who organised what, when, where, chief
guest etc
State the aim /purpose (if any)– to create awareness, raise funds,
inauguration etc

Second Para
Give the description of the event in sequential order till conclusion.
Add chief guests (if any with designation and title as Mr/Mrs/Shri/Dr)
his/her message, prize distribution, award ceremony, symposium,
panel discussion (if required)

Third Para
Conclusion
Vote of thanks (Write vote of thanks was proposed by…) by whom
with designation
Overall response/outcome
NEWSPAPER REPORT
A suitable Title/Heading
Write the name of the reporter/staff correspondent, name of the
newspaper (RHS-below the title)
Three Paragraphs
First Para
Name of the city, Date. Begin the 1st para on the same line. It
includes expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it is a
general overview of the report.
Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the
event. Example people involved, vehicles etc

Second Para
Details of the event, describe the scene of the event. Include
information collected from the people around or affected by the
event, quotes by eye witness.
Add complete account of what happened in its chronological
sequence (preferably) and add witness remarks.

Third Para
Conclusion-compensation to families of deceased & injured, police
action, investigation, enquiry, reaction of authority concerned
This will include the action that has been taken so far or that will be
taken.
 LETTER WRITING
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
From Address (Begin with a number and end with a number)
#302, 1st Floor,
Joseph Apartment,
Horamavu Main Road,
Horamavu Agara,
Bangalore- 560 043

Date
22 February 2024

To Address
The Editor
Times of India (Do not write national daily)
M G Road,
Bangalore- 560 001

Subject: Highlighting the concerns/ Concern regarding etc

Salutation
Dear Sir/ Madam,

Body of the Letter

Three Paragraphs
First Para
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to
draw your attention on the pressing issue of….
(Mention the problem, your concern, when, what, how clearly)

Second Para
Causes & Effects / details with reference to the data provided to be
explained
Add survey, reports, observations, witness, complaints, steps taken
with no response from the concerned authorities, struggles,
inconveniences, fears etc.

Third Para
Solutions, suggestions and concluding statement as:
Requesting you to kindly highlight this concern in the columns of
your newspaper so that it may draw the attention of the public and
the responsible authorities for the necessary action to be taken.

Subscription
Yours sincerely
Name
Designation (if given)
JOB APPLICATION
FORMAL LETTER (COVER LETTER) + RESUME
From Address (Begin with a number and end with a number)
#302, 1st Floor,
Joseph Apartment,
Horamavu Main Road,
Horamavu Agara,
Bangalore- 560 043

Date
22 February 2024

To Address
The Manager/ The Principal etc
Name of the company/ Institution/ Organisation
Street/ road/ lane
Place - Pin code

Subject: Applying for the post of (Mention the post clearly)

Salutation
Dear Sir/ Madam,

Body of the Letter

Three Paragraphs
First Para
With reference to your advertisement in the Times of India on (date),
I hereby apply for the post of….. in your esteemed institution/
company/ organisation.

Second Para
Provide your candidature (Skills, passions, credentials, experiences,
proficiency and matching requirements) in a convincing manner.

Third Para- Give your assurance

I assure you that if given a chance, I would discharge my duties and
prove my mettle with utmost sincerely and dedication. I will also be
available for the interview on any day of your convenience. I have
enclosed my resume for your perusal and kind consideration.

Subscription
Yours sincerely
Name

Enclosed:
Resume
Copy of certificates/credentials
Passport size photo
 Resume
Four Parts
1.Personal Details
2.Qualifications
3.Experience
4.Reference

NAME:

FATHER’s NAME: Mr.

MOTHER’S NAME: Mrs.

AGE:

DATE OF BIRTH:

ADDRESS:

CONTACT NO:

EMAIL ID:

NATIONALITY:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
NAME OF NAME OF THE NAME OF THE YEAR OF PERCENTAGE
THE BOARD/ INSTITUTION PASSING
EXAMINATION UNIVERSITY

Qualifications must be written in tabular form with the above-

mentioned heads. Start from the last degree that you have procured
E.g. B.Ed., MA, BA, AISSCE, AISSE

WORK EXPERIENCE:
JOB INSTITUTION NUMBER OF YEARS
PROFILE/DESIGNATION

AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS:
(Give details of when, awarded by, name of the
award/certificate/course)

PREVIOUS/PRESENT SALARY:

EXPECTED SALARY:

LANGUAGES KNOWN:

HOBBIES:
REFERENCES: [GIVE TWO]
1. Name:
Designation:
Institution/ Company/ Organisation Address:
Phone Number:
Email ID:

2. Name:
Designation:
Institution/ Company/ Organisation Address:
Phone Number:
Email ID