The document provides various notices for events including a blood donation camp, an inter-class debate competition, and an orientation camp for air force aspirants, all taking place on April 4th, 2006. It highlights the importance of social awareness on issues like drug abuse and telemarketing, along with features of effective communication tools such as posters, pamphlets, and letters. Additionally, it discusses the necessity of clear and persuasive writing in both formal and informal contexts.

2. Blood Bank Society, Allahabad
NOTICE
27th
March 2006
Blood Donation Camp
A blood donation camp is being organised on the 4th
April 2006
from 9 am to 6.30 pm at Brave Heart Hospital. Students are
requested to donate blood as your donation may save a life.
Light refreshments will be provided to the donors. For further
details contact
XYZ
Secretary, Blood Bank Society
BLOSSOMS PUBLIC SCHOOL, GULBARGA
NOTICE
20th March 2006
Inter-Class Debate Competition
Students of Classes IX and X are hereby informed that an Inter-
class Debate competition is being organised on the 5th April at 10
am in the School Auditorium. The topic is ‘There should be
reservations for OBCs in schools’. Students interested in
participating should give in their names to the undersigned by 1st
April.
Geetanjali Ahuja
Head Girl
VIDYA PUBLIC SCHOOL, GURGAON
NOTICE
20th
March 2006
Orientation Camp—Air Force
An Orientation Camp is being organised on the 5th
April
from 10 am to 5 pm in the School Auditorium for those
interested in joining the Air Force after school. The camp
will be conducted by an Air Force Officer. Students from
Classes XI and XII interested in participating should give
in their names to the undersigned by 1st
April.
Mridul
Head Boy

3.  Information regarding an important event that
is about to happen or that has happened.
 Publicly displayed.
 Eye-catching caption
 Details should be in order of importance in
crisp short sentences
 Language of the notice should be impersonal.
Use passive voice as far as possible
 Use of first person e.g. ‘I’ or second person,
e.g. ‘you’ should be avoided

4. NAME OF SCHOOL
NOTICE
Date Subject
Purpose of Notice
Relevant information
Follow-up action required (if any)
Name
Designation

5. YOUTH AGAINST DRUGS
DRUGS: A SURE ROAD TO DEATH DRUGS: A SURE ROAD TO DEATH
Drug Abuse Among Youth ---- a growing menace
WHY students take to drugs:
Peer Pressure
Easy availability
Films/ TV advertisements glorify drug abuse
EFFECTS of drug abuse:
Indulge in crime to procure drugs
Loss of health
Death
WHAT can be done to remove this problem:
Increasing awareness through awareness campaigns
Strict action against drug peddlers
Increased counselling for students
DRUGS: A SURE ROAD TO DEATH DRUGS: A SURE ROAD TO DEATH

6.  Large hoardings to be put up on walls, or the
size of the handbills to be displayed on the
notice boards.
 Captivating, attractive and persuasive
 Purpose:
i) to inform
ii) create social awareness
iii) extend public invitations and wire notices.

7. Main Features of a poster
(a) Layout
 Visually attractive
 Catchy title/jingle
 Sketch or simple visuals
 Fonts of different shapes and sizes
(b) Content
 Theme/subject
 Description/details related to the theme
 Essential details e.g. date, time, venue
 Names i.e. issuing authority, organizers
(c) Expression
 Organizing and sequencing of content
 Appropriate language
 Creativity (language and design)

8. Slogan
Visual
Message
Slogan
Issuing Authority

9. ISSUING AUTHORITY
PURPOSE (Drama/ Exhibition/ Workshop etc.)
VISUAL
Attractions
DATE
TIME
VENUE
Tickets/ Further information
Contact Details
Passing On Information
Passing On Information

10. Purpose:
 to create awareness
 to inform
 to educate
Language:
 Simple and easy to understand
 Clear
 Imperative sentences
 Catchy slogans can be used to make the message
effective
Pamphlets have long been an important tool of
political protest and political campaigning as:
1. they are cheap to produce
2. can be distributed easily to customers.

11. The Editor
Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Ref: The Menace of Telemarketing
With reference to Vir Sanghvi’s write-up, Sorry, Wrong
Number (Hindustan Times November 4), it is becoming
evident that most mobile phone users are not interested
in receiving calls from telemarketers.
Though the National Do Not Call mechanism is a well
thought-out measure, the process of registration and
maintaining the huge database will cost millions of
rupees and man-hours. When people are against
receiving unwanted calls, why should there be such a
huge expenditure on a wasteful exercise? The best action
would be to ban all telemarketing calls. For those who
wish to receive such calls, let them get registered as
‘Open to call’.
Yours faithfully
Mahesh Kapasi
The Principal
National Fashion Institute
C.R.Das Road
Nasik
Subject: Information regarding Fashion Technology Course
Sir,
With reference to your advertisement in the Hindustan Times
dated 12th August 2004, I would request the following information
about the Fashion Technology Correspondence Course offered
by your institute.
•Duration of the course
•Fee structure and terms of payment
•Recognition by a Board/ University
•Employment prospects after completion of course.
I would like to add that I passed the AISSCE of the CBSE in the
Science Stream this year with 85% marks and am interested in
pursuing a career in Fashion Technology.
Hoping for an early reply.
Yours truly,
Sangeeta Jain
SANGEETA JAIN

12.  Writing style informal.
 influenced by the person you are writing to
 The tone is conversational and friendly but depends
on the writer's intention.
 Involve the reader – Joke about/ refer to personal
matters e.g. how are you coping with…./ refer to a
memory
 Inquire, persuade, seek information or ask for
advice
 DO NOT USE CLICHES
 Complimentary close
 Subscription: Yours sincerely/ Yours affectionately/
Your loving daughter

13. Sender’s Address
Date
Salutation
Greeting/ reference to previous letter/
interesting experience
Body
Future plan
Complimentary close
Subscription

14. With reference to Sukhadeo Thorat’s article
Learning curves (October 15), HRD Minister
Arjun Singh highlighted the sad state of higher
education at a meeting with the VCs of univer-
sities.
There must be a consensus that the government
should not act as an estate agent to acquire land
for private institutions. This scheme has been
tried in the past while setting up medical institu-
tions and it has not worked in the majority of
cases. Considering the exorbitant amount these
institutions charge, they should also acquire their
land and pay remunerative prices to the owners
rather than come with a begging bowl to the
government.
S Kamat
Goa
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Ref: The Menace of Telemarketing
With reference to Vir Sanghvi’s write-up, Sorry, Wrong
Number (Hindustan Times November 4), it is becoming
evident that most mobile phone users are not interested
in receiving calls from telemarketers.
Though the National Do Not Call mechanism is a well
thought-out measure, the process of registration and
maintaining the huge database will cost millions of
rupees and man-hours. When people are against
receiving unwanted calls, why should there be such a
huge expenditure on a wasteful exercise? The best action
would be to ban all telemarketing calls. For those who
wish to receive such calls, let them get registered as
‘Open to call’.
Yours faithfully
Mahesh Kapasi
Karan Thapar’s article, Spare a thought for Pratap
Naik (HT October 14) is thought-provoking. The case
is an example of injustice, inhumanity and shame to
the nation. The mental agony undergone by Pratap
Naik and his family, the harsh ordeal that took a
decade to resolve was heart-rending. A genuine case
of justice delayed being justice denied.
Yours truly
Harish Benjwal

15. Letters to the Editor are written to
Give suggestions on a public
interest issue
Readers also write to the
Editor to draw the attention
of the authorities towards
problems that concern a
large number of people.

16.  Begin with reference to a recent
development/ event/ issue
 Give details of topic—bring out cause-
effect relationship.
 Offer suggestions/ solutions
 Do NOT ask the editor to solve the problem
as he can only voice your views, ideas.

17. Sender’s address
Sender’s address
The Editor
The Editor
Name/ Address of Newspaper
Name/ Address of Newspaper
Date
Date
Sir / Madam
Sir / Madam
Subject:
Subject: ______________________________
______________________________
Statement of problem…
Statement of problem…
Results of problem
Results of problem
Causes
Causes
Suggestions
Suggestions
Yours faithfully/ truly
Yours faithfully/ truly

18. Miles to go
T.K. RAJALAKSHMI
e report of the third National Family Health Survey
NFHS-3), released in the second week of October,
s immense significance for policymakers in health,
utrition, education and gender issues. The NFHS-3
2005-06) is significant in that it has gone beyond
he parameters set by the two preceding surveys,
in 1998-99 and 1992-93. And for the first time,
Between the Lines
AG Noorani
The sting operation has come to stay in India. Tehelka’s
expose on March 13, 2001, led to the resignations of the
then defence minister, George Fernandes and the former
BJP president, Bangaru Laxman. In December 2005, 11
MPs were caught on camera by Aaj Tak taking cash for
asking questions in Parliament. They were forced to resign.
Now, a television channel has rendered a service to the
probity of the criminal justice system by its expose of
two lawyers in the BMW hit-and-run case: R.K. Anand
for the defence and I.U. Khan, the prosecutor who has
resigned since then.
Tsunami
--Priyanka Gupta XII C
A tsunami is a series of gigantic
waves that occur in the ocean
or other large bodies of water.
Formed when a large amount
of water is rapidly displaced,
tsunamis are often caused by
an earthquake, a landslide, an
exploding volcano, or even a
meteorite impact.

19. Articles are written:
To present information on a variety of
themes (describing an event, person and
his life and actions; places; experiences;
opinions on topics of social interest;
arguments for or against a topic) in a
long and sustained piece of writing.
To pass on such information in a wide
range of contexts (magazine—general,
school—newspaper)

20. An article should contain:
o Title -eye-catching and encapsulates the
theme
o Byline
o Content -- clear, accurate, offers a
balanced view
o Paragraphs that
o i) introduce the theme
o ii) bring out the cause-effect
relationship
o iii) offer suggestions, personal
observations, predictions
o Originality of ideas
o Logical arrangement of ideas

21. Format
Format
 Heading
Heading
 Byline
Byline
Body of the Article
Body of the Article
1. Statement of problem
1. Statement of problem
2. Results of problem
2. Results of problem
3. Causes
3. Causes
4. Suggestions
4. Suggestions
Write the article in appropriate language
Write the article in appropriate language
 Use a combination of active and passive voice
Use a combination of active and passive voice
 Use direct quotes
Use direct quotes
Write in paragraphs
Write in paragraphs

23. Format
 Opening statement (Good Morning….)
Main speech
1. Statement of problem
2. Causes of problem
3. Results
4. Suggestions
Write the speech in appropriate language
 Use simple language
 Involve audience
Write in paragraphs

24. 1. Opening paragraph --- Quotation/ opening statement
1. Opening paragraph --- Quotation/ opening statement
2. Salutation (This could also be placed at 1.)
2. Salutation (This could also be placed at 1.)
3. Your views
3. Your views
a) What do you feel about the topic
a) What do you feel about the topic
4. What do others feel and what do you have to say
4. What do others feel and what do you have to say
5. Summing up
5. Summing up
 Your ideas must be clear
Your ideas must be clear
 Use language that is easily understood
Use language that is easily understood
 Persuasive tone--- don’t you agree….. / Isn’t it?
Persuasive tone--- don’t you agree….. / Isn’t it?
 Speak of issues that concern the listener
Speak of issues that concern the listener
 Use anecdotes, questions, humour
Use anecdotes, questions, humour
 Be brief
Be brief

25.  Purpose:
 to convey information orally to a large
gathering of people, forcefully and
convincingly, to convert the listeners to the
speaker’s point of view
 to pass on a wide range of information to a
wide range of audience orally
 to express an opinion, share a point of view,
experience, observation etc

26. 1. REACTING 2. EXPRESSING
Agreeing Disagreeing
I think/ I feel…. Sorry, I don’t agree (with you) …
That’s true That’s not right....
Yes you’re right I don’t think you can say….
You say…….. But
In my
opinion...
I think/ I
feel….
3. BRIDGING
(from opinion to reason)
Let me explain my point…..........
5.SUMMING UP 4. GIVING REASONS
(facts or examples)
That’s why
So, to sum up, I would say …. First….. Second….and then/ finally
We must remember…. never forget
Well, you see……

27.  Opening statement/ Quotation
 Respected Chairperson, Members of the
Jury, Teachers and my dear friends
 I strongly support/ reject/ oppose the
motion ….
 First reason for/ against
 Second reason for/ against
 My worthy opponent has just pointed out
…… But I feel
 Friends, don’t you agree with me when I
say …….
 Although my opponent may feel ……
 Summing up

29.  Includes only relevant points and
information.
 Usually written in third person and
indirect speech.
 Passive voice is used.
 Language is formal, neutral and
figurative.
 Past indefinite, past continuous and
past perfect tenses are used.
 Personal pronouns are to be avoided
 ‘Journalese’ or journalistic vocabulary
is used

30. Headline
States topic in a strong, short phrase or
statement.
Is catchy
Brief – leave out articles, prepositions, etc
where possible, use abbreviations/ shortened
word-forms wherever possible
By-line
By whom the news is written.
In case no name is mentioned write by our
Special Correspondent/ by our Staff Reporter.

31. Lead Paragraph
 Who? What? Where? When? Why?
 Day, date, and time when event happened
 Name/names of person(s)/ event(s) etc news is
about.
 The place where incident happened
 Details of incident
 Reasons why incident happened
Paragraph 2
 Eye-witness accounts.
Paragraph 3
 Future course of action being planned

32. Headline
Byline
Place; Date
Introductory paragraph–
Who? What? Where? When? Why?
Paragraph 2
Eyewitness Accounts
Paragraph 3
Future course of action