Writing Worksheet for High School Students
Write answers of the following topics on your English Notebook and upload the pdf on the google classroom as attachment. Google classroom links are given below.
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Q1. Formal Letter
You are Saurav / Sarika of Kendriya vidyalaya, Selam, Tamilnadu. In the present scenario science is taught in a bookish manner in schools which results in monotonous learning. Less emphasis is given on carrying out experiments in science labs. You feel strongly about it and decide to write a letter to the National School Curriculum Revision Committee emphasizing the need for making science a joyful and fruitful experience. You may take the help from the verbal inputs given below. ( 120-150 words)
Hints:
Problem : Teaching of science is merely theoretical while learning is monotonous Experiments and practical are not done Science is dealt just as a subject and emphasis is given on passing the exam only Teachers lack scientific temperament
Solution: Teaching of science should be made an enjoyable and fruitful experience Facts should be revealed interestingly Lectures should be followed by practicals Students with scientific temperament should be motivated.
Q2. Informal Letter
Your younger brother is a brilliant student. He is not keeping good health as he avoids home prepared food and is very fond of eating outside. Write a letter telling him about harmful effects of junk food and advising him how to maintain good health, (120-150 words). You are Lakshya Arora/ Lakshita of C- 23 , Yamuna Vihar , Delhi
Q3. Speech Writing
You are school prefect. You read the following article by our English teacher in school magazine but you do not agree with the views expressed. Inspired by this, write a speech in about 120 words for your school assembly telling the students about harmful effects of mobile like distraction from studies and work, rat race for better phone and free exchange of explicit messages and contents.
Hints:
Uses of Mobile Phone
The most of us nowadays carry the world in our pocket ! It is amazing but true.
A mobile phone can make us connected to the rest of the world within a second. Today, mothers do not have to remain in tension if their sons or daughters are late.
Businessmen need not have to queue up before a telephone booth to make an important call. Apart from making call and sending SMS , the mobile phone is used as a multipurpose gadget. It is a calculator , time piece , calendar , voice recorder, media player , camera , gaming device , net browser and what not.
Q4. article Writing
Though corporal punishment is banned but still it prevails in schools in the name of discipline. Due to unawareness of students and parents cases of corporal punishment are not highlighted. Write an article in about 120 words on the topic “ Corporal Punishment is Injustice to Students “, taking help from verbal inputs given below.
Hints:
Rigorous punishment by the teachers should not be allowed
It could lead to mental and physical disorder in children.
It can make the students stubborn.
students are in a sensitive stage of their life and they should be tackled tenderly.
Q5. Dialogue Writing
You are Ravi / Ravina . You and your friend Sunil /Somya are planning to attend the birthday party of a common friend of yours. Plan a dialogue in about 80 words with Sunil /Somya about the timing of the party, dress both of you would wear on the occasion and the presents etc.
Q6. Complete this story in about 80 words:
Aryan was awfully quit today. He never sits quiet in the class. Mrs. Arora , Math teacher always calls him Talking Machine. He has been a busy bee in vacant periods. No one liked his calmness today. She soberly asked “ Are you alright …. Aryan ? Aryan didn’t respond . He ………………
Evaluation Criteria and Suggested Value Points for Students. You may consult these guidelines before writing your worksheet.
Q1. Objective : To use an appropriate style to write a formal letter.
Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 3 marks
Accuracy : 1 mark
Under content credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included.
Value points :
Problem Teaching of science is merely theoretical while learning is monotonous experiments and practical are not done Science is dealt just as a subject and emphasis is given on passing the exam only Teachers lack scientific temperament
Solution : Teaching of science should be made an enjoyable and fruitful experience Facts should be revealed interestingly Lectures should be followed by practicals Students with scientific temperament should be motivated.
Q2. Objective : To use an appropriate style to write an informal letter.
Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 3 marks
Accuracy : 1 mark
Under content credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included.
Value points :
Greeting
Inquiry about health
Don’t avoid home made food and fond of junk foodPage 3 of 7
Don’t be careless about your health
home made food is good for health
outside food is sub quality food – harms your body
Always carry your lunch with you.
Q3. Objective : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently in a speech
Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 3 marks
Accuracy : 1 mark
Under content credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included.
SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS :
distraction from studies and work
rat race for better phone
free exchange of sexually explicit messages and contents.
Q4. Objective : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently in a speech
Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 3 marks
Accuracy : 1 mark
Under content credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included.
VALUE POINTS :
Caning , physical or mental harassment is banned in schools
It could lead to mental and physical disorder in children
It can make the students stubborn
Students are in a sensitive stage of their life and they should be tackled tenderly
Q5. Objective : To write a dialogue using informal language.
Marking : 4 marks
Content : 2 marks
Expression: 2 marks
Under content credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included.
VALUE POINTS :
The timing of the party,
Dress both of you would wear on the occasion
The gifts you are planning to give
Friends expect to meet
Q6. Objective : To write a story using the trigger.
Marking : 4 marks
Content : 2 marks
Expression: 2 marks
Using the beginning given in the question, the student should be able to extend it into a story.
Proper development of the theme, appropriate conclusion and effective use of characters should be given weightage.
Note: Upload the PDF of your answer book in the classroom app. Visitor students can join my Google Classroom by clicking on the class links given below. You can join either Section A or B if you are a visitor from other schools.
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