GRAMMAR (Notice Writing) :
Points:
- A Notice is meant to provide important information to the concerned people or public in general (in about 50 words.)
- Content, expression, and relevance of the content presented is extremely important. Content should make mention of event, date/ time/ venue and any other details e.g. last date etc.
- Format should have school/institute name, the word NOTICE, header date, writer’s name and designation.
- It must provide 4 to 5 points of information.
What is going to happen.
Where it will take place.
When it will take place.
Who can apply for it.
- The information given in the notice must be clear and should not cause any misunderstanding or confusion.
- Heading must be catchy and appealing so that it attracts the reader’s attention at once.
- A notice is a formal announcement or intimation of something in pending; may be a working. It can be in the form of note or placard.
1. You are Nidhi Sharma. You want to sell your mobile phone. Write a notice for the school notice board giving details of your mobile phone and the price you expect.
Ans:
| GLORIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOL
NEW DELHI 20TH October, 20XX NOTICE AVAILABLE A MOBILE PHONE FOR SALE All students are informed that a mobile phone in new condition is available for sale. The mobile is MOTO E3 Power bought six months ago. The expected price of the mobile is Rs. 5000. The student interested in the purchase of the same should contact the undersigned. Nidhi Sharma Class – VII A |
2. Imagine you are the principal of Sunrise Public School , New Delhi. Due to the severe cold, the school timing will be changed from 15th December, 20XX to 30th January, 20XX. Draft a notice for the students.
Ans.
| SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
NEW DELHI 10TH December,20XX NOTICE All the students of Sunrise Public School are informed that due to extreme cold, the school timing will be changed will be changed from 8:00 to 2:00 to 9:00am to 2:30pm with effect from 15th December , 20XX till January 30th 20XX Surendra Verma Principal |
Question for practice.
1. Your school Laxmibai Jhansi Model School, Chandigarh is organizing an exhibition of art work produced by students, for which some students are required as volunteers. As a head boy/head girl, write a notice in about 50 words for the students council notice board asking all the member to attend a meeting to finalise list of volunteers.
2. You are Sunith Rai of St Xavier’s Convent School, Chandigarh. Your school is organizing a trip to famous Rock Garden. Write a notice in about 50 word for all section of class VII inviting them to join the trip. Include the necessary details such as date, time, charges, etc.