Proposal writing:---(compulsory)

Format

HEADING IN BLOCK LETTERS (ACC. TO QUESTION)

Introduction/Heading: 2 sentences.

Objectives: 2 sentences

List of Measures: (Maximum 4-to be written in bullets)

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We hope that the proposal will be accepted....(general closing sentence)

Sample: Write a proposal for setting up a science club

PROPOSAL FOR SETTING UP A SCIENCE CLUB

Introduction: To foster an interest in science outside the classroom and introduce students to the wonders and
relevance pf Science in our lives, we propose to set up a science club.

Objectives: A science club will help students overcome their phobias regarding science. It will be instrumental in
developing the scientific curiosity of students through its activities and programmes.

List of measures:

• The middle-school activity room will be used as the room for all Science club meetings and activities.
• The meetings will take place once a week after school from 2:00 pm till 3:30 pm. Any activities such as talks by
scientists or competitors will take place on Saturdays.
• Membership of the Science club will be open to all students from Classes VI to XII. The Club president will be Mr.
Sinh, our Senior Chemistry teacher. Eight other office bearers will be elected from the members of the Club.
• Club membership has been fixed at Rs. 250/- per member per year.
• The Club will have a range of activities ranging from Science Fairs, Robot making, creating slogans and posters,
documentaries and so on.

We hope that the proposal will be accepted so that the Science club becomes a reality in the life of the school.

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Directed writing:--(Any one out of 8 types)

Types of directed writing:---Newspaper Report, Article writing, Film review, Book review, Review of a cultural
program, Speech writing, Statement of Purpose, Personal profile.

Newspaper Report

Format

Heading according to question given

By our correspondent,
Date, name of place.......

Sample: Write a report on a Bus accident....

Ten killed in Himachal accident

By our correspondent,

21st September, Shimla. “10 people killed and 25 injured when a public bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in
Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Today morning”, The police said. This is the third major road accident in Chamba
district in less than a month. The accident took place in Koti village, about 22 km from Chamba town where it was
headed to. Superintendent of police, Shimla, said, ”The injured are admitted to the zonal hospital, some 450 km from
state capital Shimla. The dead included 5 men, 3 women and 2 children who belonged to nearby villages. Expressing his
condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured, the chief minister has assured them of all possible help. The
head of the Himachal Pradesh Road Safety Council, blamed bad roads and old vehicles for frequent road accidents. “The
government is planning to introduce more buses in the hilly regions but poor road conditions are still a concern,” he
said, adding that the government will soon come out with a scheme to phase out vehicles which are 25, 20 or 15 years
old.

Proper designing of roads and minimizing the fault of drivers are essential to prevent road accidents in hilly regions.

Article writing

Format

Heading according to question given

Your Name,

Body.....

Sample: Write an article on conservation of water.

Save Water-Are we doing enough?

Jessica Shaw

‘Water -the elixir of life’. When people have ample facilities, they don’t care but when they are short of it then only, they
realise how important it is to them. As water scarcity is all around in the metro cities, the situation is alarming. The
man’s body is 70% water. Water is probably the most important resource on earth. Water is essential for life, i.e., plant
life, animal life as well as human life. It is also needed for many human activities, such as cooking and washing.

What would the future be without water? Are we doing enough to save it? Perhaps not. Human callousness towards the
misuse of water is taking him to a dungeon of its scarcity. The acute shortage of water is going to affect adversely on all.
People throw garbage in the Yamuna. Water pollution is on the rise. The day is not so far away when it will prove right,
‘Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink’.

The need of the hour is to use it judiciously. People should use it moderately. One should use used water for plants.
Everyone should stop washing cars with running water. A pledge should be taken to conserve this universal solvent. The
motto of ‘Save Water – Save Life’ should be understood. The wholehearted efforts must be put it to save it.

Let us live, let her live, and let us help her live with pride courage, and freedom.

Film review (can be memorised)

Format
 Name of the film as heading

Body........

Sample: Write a review of any film you have watched.

URI: The Surgical Strike

URI: The surgical strike is a 2019 Indian-Hindi language military action film written and directed by debutant Aditya Dhar
and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the RSVP Movies banner. A fictionally dramatized account of the true event of
the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack, the film stars Vicky Kaushal along with Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari and
Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles, and tells the story of Major Vihaan Shergill (Vicky Kaushal) of the Para special forces,
Indian Army, who played a leading role in the events.

It was released on 11th January 2019 to critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike, praising the performances of the
cast, screenplay, action sequences, sound design, direction and technical aspects and was also a recipient of various
accolades including four National Film Awards. Made on a budget of ₹25 crore, the film grossed ₹359.73 crore
worldwide and went on to become the 29th highest-grossing Indian film ever made. It was declared a ‘blockbuster’ by
Box Office India.

The narrative has been kept lean and crisp deducing any extra fat that takes any unnecessary space yet beautifully
portrays the life of a soldier, both on the warfield and at home. Vicky Kaushal has been in especially good form as the
protagonist, looking every bit the army man. He brings both the bulked-up physicality and the sort of steely
determination that the part requires. The story is high on emotional connect. One can relate to the sacrifices a soldier
makes while serving his country.

Apart from a few technical glitches, this film is filled with action, thriller and patriotism and is a must-watch especially
for connoisseurs of military action films.

Book Review (can be memorised)

Format

Name of the book as heading

Author:

Genre:

Publisher:

Pages:

Price:

Body......

Sample: Write a review on a book you have read.

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder

Author : Holly Jackson

Genre : Mystery, Young adult fiction

Publisher : Electric Monkey

Pages : 448

Price : ₹ 412
Holly Jackson is a British author of young adult novels. She is best known for her Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a young adult mystery debut novel by Holly Jackson. The novel is the first in a series of
three novels and one novella: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019); Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020); As Good as Dead
(2021); and Kill of Joy (2022).

The plot follows an investigation carried out by 17-year old true crime enthusiast Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi, a high school
student in the fictional town of little Kilton, Buckinghamshire (or Fairview). In the novel, Pip plans to investigate a five-
year old murder-suicide case involving the murder of “Andie” Bell and the suicide of her boyfriend Salil “Sal” Singh under
the guise of a school project. Her objectives are to exonerate Sal, whom she is convinced is falsely accused of killing
Andie Bell, and to uncover the true perpetrator with the help of Sal’s elder brother Ravi Singh.

The entire storyline includes mystery, adventure, drama, thriller, and just the right amount of romance in it. The
language is easy and straightforward. The author does not over-exaggerate the characters' personalities which makes
the story seem more “real-life”. Every little detail mentioned came to use at some point in the investigation. With every
chapter, something new is uncovered, something murkier than before. With every chapter, the finger is pointed at
someone new, only to realize in the next chapter that it could be another person. The fact that the people those who
were the least expected turned out to be the reason behind Salil and Andie’s deaths provides a thrilling plot twist at the
end.

A brutal murder, a wrong conviction and the unveiling of the darkest secrets. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a Young
Adult mystery thriller that should not be missed.

Review of a cultural program

Format

Heading according to question

Body....must include date and venue of program, entertainment value, highlights of the program, inauguration by a chief
guest, other important features, reaction of the audience.

Sample: Write a review of a cultural program which you were a part of.

Culture collides, Harmony resonates

The Aligarh College organized its annual cultural program yesterday in their giant college auditorium. This is the most
awaited day for all the students of the college. Like the other years, the secretary of the student association of the
college published the official notification for all the students along with professors. All the students were requested to
participate in the program.

The auditorium had been set up in a grandeur arrangement. All the gates were covered with flowers and beautiful lights.
Yesterday by 10:30 in the morning the program started with an inauguration by the honourable principal and the chief
guest, Alakananda Roy. Then an opening musical presentation made the audience feel the warmth.

After that, the cultural program presented a marvellous kathak performance along with a composed contemporary
song. Then a drama was staged composed by the students in the honor of William Shakespeare. Thereafter, a beautiful
chorus performance representing the colours of India was performed by the students. All the audience experienced a
wonderful day in the program.

The last performance was immensely intense as it was dedicated to the social workers who are dedicating their life
every day to bring positive changes to the world. After the end of the traditional cultural programs by the students, a
special surprise of an authentic Kuchipudi performance was presented by the dearest guest Alakananda Roy. It gave a
delightful ending to the evening. It was really an awful experience for me to be a part of it.
Speech writing

Format

1. Greet the audience 2. Introduce yourself (if given in question) 3. Introduce the topic 4. purpose of speech

2nd and 3rd para – main body, 4th para – ending, at the end- thank you

If speech is delivered in school,...Respected Principal, dignitaries, Teachers and all my dear friends, a very Good
Morning. Today, I stand before you to speak on....

If speech is addressed to any kind of Public (not in school),….Good morning to everyone present here. Today, I stand
before you to speak on.....

Sample: Write a speech on the importance of cleanliness

Good Morning respected principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Today, I, Mukul/Mahima, stand before you all, to
highlight the importance of cleanliness.
In the words of the great John Wesley,
“Cleanliness is next to godliness”
Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean. It is essential for everyone to learn about
cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and the various diseases that are caused due to poor hygienic conditions. It is crucial for
physical well-being and maintaining a healthy environment at home and at school. An unclean environment is an
invitation for a lot of mosquitoes to breed in and spread deadly diseases. On the other hand, not maintaining personal
hygiene leads to a lot of skin problems and decreased immunity.
The habits learnt at a young age get embedded into one’s personality. Even if we inculcate certain habits like washing
hands before and after meals, regular brushing and bathing from a young age, we are not bothered about keeping public
places clean. For this, on 2nd October, 2014, the Indian Prime Minister launched a nation-wide cleanliness campaign,
“Swachh Bharat” to provide sanitation facilities to every family, including toilets, solid and liquid waste disposal systems,
village cleanliness, and safe and adequate drinking water supply. Teachers and students of schools are joining this ‘Clean
India Campaign’ very actively with great fervour and joy.
Good health will ensure a healthy mind, which will lead to increased overall productivity resulting in higher standards of
living, thus developing the economy. It will boost India’s international image. Thus, a clean environment is a green
environment with less people falling ill. Cleanliness, hence, is defined to be the emblem of purity of mind.
Thank you.

Statement of Purpose

Format

Statement of Purpose

Body.....

Sample: Write an Sop for admission into a prestigious university for studying medicines.

I am a self-motivated and optimistic person. I have completed my schooling with 94.8% in my class X Examinations and
96.5% in my class XII Examinations. I have always been a studious person along with being equally active in other co-
curricular activities. I have won many accolades and laurels for my school in several intra and inter school competitions
of art, dance, debate, quiz, etc. I am equally interested in sports. I like playing basketball and cricket. I was selected as
the captain of the school cricket team and with my leadership, our team went onto achieve greater heights. I always
believe in working with the whole team and this quality enhances my leadership skills. In the final year of my school, I
was also selected as the Head girl of my school.

The world of science has always fascinated me. From my early school days, I have been taking part in numerous science
exhibitions. I hail from a doctors’ family and I have grown up with medical science revolving all around me. This is
particularly the main reason for me having a huge interest in medical science and medicines. I sincerely want to join your
university to carry forward my aspirations of studying medicine. I will definitely prove to be an excellent candidate as I
have been gathering knowledge about medicines since my childhood from my parents. I am a determined person and
very passionate about my dreams and goals. I will also contribute to co-curricular activities and will make your
University’s name high. I believe that your University can provide me with the best guidance and my knowledge will be
enhanced with the help of your well-trained faculty.

I hope I would surely get the chance to get admission in your university and successfully achieve my dreams and
aspirations.

Personal Profile

Format

Personal Profile

Body......

Sample:--(same as SOP)