NOTICE WRITING
NOTES
A notice is a written or printed
announcement (Example - a notice for sale).
It is written in order to inform a large number
of people about something that has
happened or is about to happen. It could be
an upcoming event, competition, Lost and
found notice or just a piece of information to
be delivered to the targeted audience. It is
generally written in a formal tone.
Notices are factual and to-the-point. The
language used is simple and formal
Format for Notice writing
The format of a notice should include: NAME
OF THE INSTITUTION / ISSUING AUTHORITY /
NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME
WITH DESIGNATION.
A notice should contain all the necessary details
such as:
1.Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
2.Date of issue/release of the notice
3.Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
4.BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when
and where?)
5.Authorized signatory: Name and signature
A Notice can be written for various reasons.
The format of notice remains the same in all
cases. Here is a list of topics for notice
writing that students must prepare-
1.A competition
2.An excursion trip
3.A lost and found notice
4.An inauguration to take place
5.An exhibition
6.A blood donation camp to be held
Or any such type of event or information to be
issued in public interest.
Format 01 mark
Content 02 marks
The breakup of 4 marks for class 12 English writing skills - notice writing as per CBSE guidelines is as foll
Expression O1 mark
Total 04 marks
Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based
on Notice writing format for Class 11 and 12 English writing
skills paper –
•Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of
marks. The prescribed word limit is 50 words.
•Repetition of any information should be avoided.
•Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you
draw the box with a pencil.
•Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
•Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be
either bold or underlined.
•The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
•Don’t make hypothetical information and
facts. Make use of what’s given in the
question.
•Make sure you do not mention your
personal information.
•Make use of all the available information in
the question.
•Your answer shall include answers to all the
5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.
•The purpose for which it is being written
should be stated clearly.
SAMPLES OF CONTENT
Our school is organising an Inter-school
Singing Competition on March 19, 2019;
Tuesday at 12pm in the school auditorium.
More than 20 schools from all over the city
will participate. Interested students may
contact the undersigned latest by March
10, 2019.
Ruhi/Rahul
This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found in the
neighbourhood park. It has a few documents and some cash in it. The
plastic bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. It was found on
February 27, at around 6pm near the fountain in the park. The owner of
the bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof.
Amar/Amrita
SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME-
Heading : [LOST & FOUND / FOUND / any other relevant title]
-What - plastic bag with documents and cash
-When – date & approx. time
-Where - park
-description of bag- colour, material, size -owner to claim with identifying details -
Contact details- AMAR/ AMRITA -Phone no. - 9399123456
(any other relevant detail)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
This is to inform all the students that our school is going
to publish its annual magazine next month. All those
who wish to contribute can mail their entries to
[email protected]. Write-ups will be accepted
latest by March 30,2019 till 11:59 pm. You can take any
topic of your choice. For further information, contact
your respective class teachers.
Thank youAsma/Ashish
Head Girl/Head Boy
