G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR 22, ROHINI
CLASS XII (2024-25)
ENGLISH CORE (301)
REVISION SHEET- 1
TOPIC: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
NOTICE: 50 WORDS: 4 MARKS
1. You are the Health Secretary, Students Council Citizens Public School, Sector
47, Chandigarh. The Council has decided to start from the first of September a week-
long cleanliness drive around the school. Draft a notice in about 50 words asking the
Class XII students to enroll for the drive.
2. The Green Parks Society, Amsterdam intends to establish a civic engagement forum
to discuss local issues and promote community involvement in decision-making. As Jeff
Gill, one of the office bearers of the Society, write a notice in about 50 words inviting
residents to join the forum and share their ideas and concerns for the betterment of the
community.
INVITES AND REPLIES: 50 WORDS: 4 MARKS
1. You are Faiz/FalakMazumdar living at 39. Udampur Colony, Shimla. You decide to
hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their Golden Wedding
Anniversary. Draft a formal invitation in about 50 words to all family members to attend
a grand dinner at home.
2. You are [Link] Gupta, an eminent educationist. You have been invited to preside
over an Inter Zonal Declamation competition by Nalini, the President of the English
Literary Club of Government Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector-20, Chandigarh. Write a
reply accepting the invitation.
3. You have been successful in the IIT entrance examination. Write a suitable invitation
to your friends inviting them for a get-together to celebrate the occasion.
JOB APPLICATION: 120-150 WORDS: 5 MARKS
1. Sunshine Public School, Pune requires two sports coaches (one male and one
female). Each should be a degree holder in physical education as well as a SAI certified
coach in athletics. You have seen their advertisement and you know that you have these
qualifications. Write an application in 120 – 150 words along with your resumé. You are
Praveen/Praveena, M – 114, Najafarh, Delhi.
2. The following is a letter of application for the post of Chief Advertising Manager in
Reliance Retail. Complete the letter by using the hints given.
12/A, Gayatri / Colony
Bhandup, Mumbai 23
May 30, 2020
Mr Naveen Sharma
H R Head
Reliance Retail
Versova, Mumbai
Dear Ms. Sharma
Subject : Application for the post of Chief Advertising Manager
Reference is ____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
I have 5 years of experience in _____________________________. I am currently the
________________________________________________________, responsible for marketing
for the firm’s industrial contracts.
This position has a definite appeal for me given my ________________________________.
I believe I can add value to the Chief Advertising Manager position through my years of
experience and genuine enthusiasm for Reliance’s excellent work. Kindly find enclosed
_______________________________________________________. Please contact me should
___________________________________________.
Yours sincerely
Smriti Prasad
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 120-150 WORDS: 5 MARKS
You are deeply disturbed to see the problems faced by commuters due to
reckless driving. Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindu Chennai, about rash
and reckless driving by the people in our country, suggesting preventive
measures. You are Harini / Raghavan of 10, AlagarKavil Road Madurai.
ARTICLE WRITING: 120-150 WORDS: 5 MARKS
Craft an article addressing the negative aspects of social media, focusing on hate
speech and misinformation. Explore the consequences of online toxicity, and the
responsibility of social media platforms, and propose strategies to mitigate the harmful
impact on society.