Diary Entry

A diary entry is a very personal kind of writing. It is meant to record certain

significant events and feelings of the writer.
Signature Points to remember:

Creativity, imagination and expression in diary writing are tested.

You should write as if you have really been a part of the situation.
It is written in the first person and only Past Tense is used mostly.
It is a secret record of ones life, so one can be very honest about ones
feelings and emotions.
Day, Date and Time are interchangeable.
Present the information in ONE single paragraph
Word Limit 120 to 150 words

Format
26th July 2016
Monday
9.00 p.m.
Dear Diary

First Name

Ist Paragraph
Past Tense Mostly
Use I

Sample Diary Entry

Write a diary entry to describe your first day at Fantasize Amusement Park.
June 15th, 2016

Sunday

9.00 p.m.

Ashok
Topics for Diary Entry Practice
1. You have been pulled up by the principal of your school for showing an
arrogant attitude towards your peer. You are very upset and decide to
write down what you are feeling. Make a diary entry as John.
2. Write a diary entry discussing your viewpoint on whether it is better to
be an only child or to have brothers and sisters sharing your home and
life with you. Do not use more than 150200 words.

Article Writing
An article is a formal form of written communication used to express ones
views, discuss facts, or even accomplish a sense of awakening in the minds of
the readers.
Value Points:
Strictly adhere to the format.
Avoid sensitive and controversial topic as well as offensive language.
Present the article in the IBC format.
Word Limit 100 to 150 words
Format
School Article
School magazine
Title
I
B
C
Name
Designation
Newspaper/Magazine Article
Title
Date
Name
I
B
C
Remember:
To keep the title short and informative.
To draft the article keeping the mind-set of the reader as a guideline to
decide both the language and the content.

Sample Article (School/Newspaper)

Write a school magazine article discussing the grading system of CBSE.
S.S.R.V.M.
Grading System
The Ministry of Education has come up with the novel idea of introducing
grading system in place of the existing system of marks-based assessment. In
other words, instead of marks, students would be given grades as per their
performance throughout the academic calendar. This would be done with the
help of several formative and summative assessments throughout the year. The
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the
implementation of the grading system in secondary school examination from the
year 2010 itself.
Subsequently, this system would be implemented in other classes too. It goes
without saying that the introduction of grading system in India has happened
after much thought. Its aim is to ease the pressure on children and make
studies an enjoyable experience for them. In the prevailing system of marks and
percentage-based assessment, children are often trapped in the rat race of
achieving the highest marks. This takes out the joy of studies and children
start viewing exams as a sort of yardstick on which their intelligence would be
judged. The fear of not being able to perform well always looms large over their
minds.
With the introduction of the grading system, all this would come to an end.
Children would now be able to concentrate on studies with the sole aim of
gaining knowledge and not only for the purpose of scoring well in exams. The
grading system will put an end to the unhealthy competition among students for
every extra mark. Now, scoring well in school subjects would not be enough as
students would also be tested on several other parameters. The grading system
will surely improve the standard of education at school level and make learning
more enjoyable.
Nehal
Student

Topics for Practice

1. You are Nitin / Najma. You come across the following information on the
rising popularity of Video games. You feel horrified at the violence that
most of these Games depict. Write a short news article on Video games
and Violence for the Young Readers supplement of local newspaper.
Use the hints given below.
HINTS :- latest passion craze among children electronic media
exposure modern outlook - video games depict violence tender minds
impressionable age violence losing human values injuring the very
psyche of children solution constructive games healthy environment.
2. There are so many books that are being carried by schoolchildren to
schools and bags are getting heavier instead of getting lighter. Write an
article in not less than 150 words, expressing how you feel about this and
what your think should be done to get over this problem.

Formal and Informal Letters

Letter writing is that form of written communication which is generally used
while communicating between two people/ an individual or two institutions.
Formal Letter
This form of letter writing is used in those situations where the nature of
information is formal and business like. As such no personal information should
be included.
Value Points:
Strictly follow the format.
Stick to the point.
Use language which is formal and grammatically accurate.
Word limit 120-150 words.
Types of formal letters:
o Letter of Complaint
o Letter of Request
o Application
o Apologizing letter
o Letters to the Editor
Format:
Senders Address
3 lines
No comma
Date
Receivers Name and Address
2 lines
No comma
Respected Sir/Madam
Subject: 10 words maximum, clear and concise
Introduction: about the subject
Body: Explanation
Conclusion: Wrapping things up

Yours truly
Informal Letter
Format:
Senders Address (3 lines, No comma after each line)
Date
Dear.. (Salutation)
I
B
C
Yours lovingly
First Name
Signature
(Full Name)
Designation
Remember:
Never to use an apostrophe for the word Yours in Yours truly.
Letter Writing Topics
1. Write a letter to the President, Residents Welfare Association of your
locality suggesting some measures that could be taken for solving the
problem of water scarcity and conserving water.
2. You have recently visited an Old People s Home as part of school
Outreach Programme. Write a letter to your friend in a minimum of 150
words and recount details of what you saw and how you felt. You are Gauri
/ Gaurav.