Notice and Message Writing — Mcq
Notice and Message Writing — Lesson
1) Hook — A Fun Real-Life Story to Grab Attention
Imagine your school is hosting an inter-house cricket tournament, and the Principal wants to inform all students about the schedule and rules. Instead of telling everyone one by one, the school puts up a notice on the notice board. Later, your friend calls you to remind you about the match timings through a quick message on WhatsApp. Both the notice and message are ways of sharing important information quickly and clearly!
2) Core Concepts — What Are Notice and Message Writing?
Notice Writing: A notice is a formal way to inform a group of people about an event, announcement, or instruction. It is usually displayed on notice boards in schools, offices, or public places.
Message Writing: A message is a short, informal or semi-formal communication sent to a person or a small group, often through phone, WhatsApp, or SMS.
| Aspect | Notice | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Inform many people about an event or instruction | Convey information quickly to a few people |
| Tone | Formal and polite | Informal or semi-formal |
| Length | Short and precise (50-60 words) | Very short (20-30 words) |
| Format | Heading, Date, Body, Signature | Sender, Receiver, Date, Message content |
3) Key Formulas / Rules for Writing Notices and Messages
- Heading: Write NOTICE at the top center in capital letters.
- Organization Name & Date: Write the name of the school or organization and the date on the right side.
- Title/Subject: Write a short, clear title (e.g., "Inter-House Cricket Tournament").
- Body: Include what, when, where, and who clearly.
- Signature: Write the name and designation of the person issuing the notice at the bottom left.
- Language: Use formal tone, short sentences, and bullet points if needed.
- Sender & Receiver: Start by mentioning who the message is from and to whom.
- Date & Time: Mention the date and time of sending.
- Content: Keep it brief and to the point.
- Language: Use simple, polite language; can be informal.
- Closing: End with a short closing like "Thanks" or "Regards".
4) Did You Know?
Did you know? The first-ever public notice in India was posted during the British era to announce the arrival of the first train in Mumbai in 1853! Just like that, today’s cricket match notices in your school keep you updated on the latest action!
5) Exam Tips — Common Mistakes and Board Exam Patterns
- Common Mistakes: Forgetting to write the date, missing the signature in notices, or writing too long messages.
- Use of Abbreviations: Avoid informal abbreviations like "u" instead of "you" in notices.
- Spelling & Grammar: Check for spelling mistakes and use correct punctuation.
- Board Exam Pattern: Usually, the question asks you to write a notice or a message in 50-60 words (notice) or 20-30 words (message).
- Time Management: Spend 8-10 minutes on notice writing and 5 minutes on message writing.
Notice and Message Writing — Mnemonic
Mnemonic 1: N.O.T.I.C.E 📝
- Name of the place (Where is it happening?) 🏫
- Organiser (Who is calling the notice?) 👩🏫
- Time & Date (When?) ⏰📅
- Information (What is the event or message?) 🎉
- Call to action (What should you do?) ✔️
- End with signature (Who signs the notice?) ✍️
Think: "Notice se sab clear, sabko mile cheer!" 🎉
Mnemonic 2: M.E.S.S.A.G.E 📢 (For Message Writing)
- Message (What do you want to say?) 💬
- Event details (Where & When?) 🏟️⏳
- Sender’s name (Who is sending?) 🧑🏫
- Subject (Why are you writing?) 🎯
- Addressee (To whom?) 👦👧
- Goodbye or closing line (Thanks, Regards) 🙏
- Easy language (Keep it simple!) 🗣️
Remember: "Message likho mast, samajh aaye sabki baat!" 😎
Mnemonic 3: Hindi Fun Phrase for Notice Writing
“S.T.A.R.T” ⭐ - “Soch, Time, Adhikaar, Rakhna, Tithi”
- Soch (Think about the purpose)
- Time (Date and time)
- Adhikaar (Authority or organiser’s name)
- Rakhna (Place where it happens)
- Tithi (Date again for emphasis)
Like a cricket captain plans a START to win the match, plan your notice well! 🏏
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