KEY TO WRITING RULES! 9 1, SENTENCES A. Ansiwers may oary. Encourage learners to follow the examples and make sentences of their own. Sone samples are given below. Pattern 1 1. Mrs Saville worked as a head chef at a famous restaurant. 2, The store owner had been a successful hairdresser in his early years. Pattern 2 1, The purple cauliflower is not commonly found sn the tropical regions, 2, The significance of this discovery wall be detailed in the next article. Pattern 3 1. Before stasting the experiment, the scientist carefully places the samples in the chamber. 2, On close examination, the intricate details of the painting reveal the artist's mastery of the brushstroke. B. Ausivers may onry. Encourage learners to follow the examples and make sentences oftheir own. g Some saniples are given below. X 1. Asudden drop in temperature caught us off guard, for it was still md July. 2. They were just regular students, and they studied at a local school. 3. Ididn’thear any noise outside, nor did I see any movement when I looked through the window. 4. The task may seem tedious, but it 1s important and must be completed. C. Ansivers may vary, Encourage learners to follow the example giveu in the book and replace commas and conjunctions with a semicolon, D. Ansivers may vary. Encourage learners to follow the two patterns given in the book aud make their own sentences, Some sanuples are given here. Pattern 1 1. They have been coming to this church since they were young. 2. Iworked with him for two years before I discovered who he really was. Pattern 2 1. Although I am really hungry, Ill wait for the others to ative. 2, While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. (*) TSE. Answers may vary. Please encourage leariers to complete the sentences using relative clauses. Sausple answers are given here. 1, The road that leads to the mountain is well-maintained. 2. Iwant a pet that is highly intelligent and can be trained to do tricks. 3. The master was known to pay special attention to students whose work showed exceptional promuse. 4. The ball fell into the premises of old Dr Broadfield, whose house was rumoured to be haunted. Mobeen, who was diligent, took a notebook from his pocket and made an entry. 6. Their atint, whom they adored, agreed to have them stay with her. 7. The soom had been decorated with Egyptian designs which seemed very familiar, 8. The tenants who lived next door had just returned from their vacation. 9. She was lying with her head in the lap of her sister, who was reading a book 10. Uncle Henry looked anxiously at the sky, which was beginning to tum orange. E, Answers may vary. Please encourage learners to study the sentences carefully and make sentences of their ouwn using the patterns. Some samples are given below. 1, I there's a song that you want to hear, but it hasn't been composed yet, then you must compose it, 2. Science fiction is more than fiction: not because it depicts impossible worlds, but because it CL’ inspires us to question the boundanes of reality and imagine new possibilities. ‘ 3, Then they were ready to proceed with the task at hand, despite the challenges that lay ahead: G. Answers may vary. Accept all innovative responses. 2. DIARY ENTRIES A. Ausioers may oary. Sample ansivers are groen here. 1. amuety: ‘Tomorrow will be my first day in the new school... my shoes, my bag, my inability to speak the local language... I feel like I will be picked on for everything! 2. jealousy: Ican’t believe he got the lead role in the school play, I've been practising my acting skills just as much as him, I'm so jealous. 3. elation: Tomorrow, I get to wear the new dress that I bought for the Deepavali celebration at school. ‘Yay! (+)SS S 4. disappointment: Maya and I both swore that whoever lost the bet would pay 2100 but after I'd won, she’s been avoiding me all week. I really thought she was more trustworthy than this. 5, surprise: My name was induded in the girls’ volleyball team today! It's unbelievable! o . gratitude: Lfat wasn't for Varsha allowing me to join her group, I would have had to do the project alone—what a relief! N interest: Iwant to make fnends with the new girl in our class but she 1s quite shy, She spent most of her hife living in a tiger reserve with her father, a Forest Officer, so I think she'd have a lot of stories to tell. 8. awe: As Teoked up at the starry sky through the telescope, Icouldn’t help but feel awestruck by the vastness and beauty of the universe. 9. grief: How cruel it is to be a child and have no say in your own life! My best friend is movmg away tomorrow. I think today was the last time I ever saw them. 10. contentment: Sitting in front of the fireplace, with a book in my hand and a cosy blanket wrapped around me, I feel so happy. B. Ansioers may vary. Sample ansivers are given here, 1. despondent, low-spirited, disheartened, gloomy, miserable, etc. 2. embarrassment, shame, awkwardness, distress, ete. C. Answers may vary. Sample answers are given here. Dear Diary, It’s Madhu's birthday tomorrow. She has invited me to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. She has also invited her friend Radha. I am looking forward to meeting Radha. [have also thought about presenting Madhu with a copy of the book Wolf Hall. She is such a bibliophile. I hope she wll appreciate my gift. I can’t contain my excitement because Lam going to the bookstore and Ill get to buy the new. Patrick Ness book. D. Answers may vary. Some samples are given here. (*}OL OOO eeeOoooRe NM os 1. 18 January 20XX Today, I was invited to give a motivational speech at a school near the location we were going to shoot at, Although I don’t usually accept such gigs, the producer insisted that I do ‘because it was the school that he had studied at, Once I arrived there, however, the awe on the faces of the students overwhelmed me. It was an honour to have been recognised as. a potential role model. 2. 26/7/20XX ‘Tomorrow's final may be my last game representing the nation if I do not perform well. It’s been two years since I scored a century. During that time, I've been demoted from my role as captain and I feel that lam losing the respect of the youngsters in the team. I can heat the roar of the crowd in my mind, even though itis the dead of mght, I cannot sleep, but I must try to. E. and E. Auswoers may vary. Accept all appropriate responses. As diary entries are meant to be personel. it ts advisable to uot grade them. However, guide learners to pay attention to these ports: t. informal Innguage: 1. expression of emotions. and iti. appropriate tenses. 3. INSTRUCTIONS A p Auswers may vary. Sanple answers are given here. 1, Place: on doors Instruction: Pull to open the door. 2. Place: public places such as restaurants, supermarkets, offices, etc. Instruction: Please wear a mask before entering. 3, Place: near shallow pools and other water bodies Instruction: Do not dive, 4, Place: toys, electronics and other items with small parts Instruction: Keep away from the reach of children below the age of three, This contains small pieces that may cause choking hazard. The package contains pieces with sharp edges that could hurt children. 4,5,3,1,2 1,3,4,2 , Austoers may vary. Sample answer is given here. Classic Waffles Ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons of white sugar a} : rms1 teaspoon of salt ‘1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 cup of melted butter eggs 11/3 cups of warm milk 3 teaspoons of baking powder Steps: 1. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. 2. Preheat your waffle iron to the desired temperature. 3. Inanother mnang bowl. whisk the eggs, then stir in the milk, melted butter and vanulla extract and mix well. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. Ladle the batter into the preheated waffle sron, close the lid, and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. 6. Enjoy your classic waffles! E. Anstvers may vary. Sample muster is given here. The steps to change a zingtone on a phone may vary slightly clepencing on the specific make and model of the phone you are using, but in general, the process 1s similar across most smartphones. Here are the general steps to change a ringtone on a phone: 1. Unlock your phone and go to the home screen. . Swipe up and scroll through apps to find Settings. . Open the Settings. . Scroll to find Sound and vibration or Sounds and notifications (or sim:lar) and tap on it. . Look for the option to change the ringtone, it could be Ringtone or Phone ringtone. eur ey .. Select the ringtone you want to use. You may be able to choose from a list of preanstalled ringtones or you may have the option to use a custom ringtone by selecting Add or Custom ringtone. 7. After selecting the ringtone, it will be set as your new ringtone. 8. Some phones may ask you to confirm the new ringtone, if that’s the case, tap on OK or Apply to save the changes. F. Anstuers may vary. Sample ansiver is given here. Dalgona Coffee (Korean recipe) {«)Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant coffee 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons boiling water Milk (for serving) Cocoa powder (for gamush) Instructions: 1. Inameang bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water. 2. Using ahand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy hike whipped cream, This may take several minutes. 3. Heat the milk in a separate container, 4. Inacup, pour the hot milk and spoon the creamy whipped coffee on top, 5, Sprinkle some cocoa powder on top and enjoy! G. Answers may vary. Evaluate based on these points: i. the order of the stepslinstructions (clarity of thought); i. logically structured sentences. and ii, appropriate use of pictures. | 4 |. PARAGRAPHS: ANALYTICAL Page 29: What does this paragraph do? “Answer: a, describes Ferdinand Frog A, Encourage learners to dravo their respouses tn the book. Sample anstvers are given here, 1 Ceara Te ‘NitrogenVishwodaya School, Fete Tickets Sold, 2022 120 This table presents the most popular first names for gurls in four different states, The states sampled m the table are Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Bihar. Gita (4), Usha (2), Suruta (4). Manju (2), Anata (2) Sunita and Gita Sample ansivers: appear to be the most popular names across the four states. ve ey * This study shows that it is difficult to. say which state a person hails from on the basis of a first name < * Sunita and Gita appear to be the most popular names for girls in India based on this > information. Rajasthan shares 3 popular names with every other state. This graph provides insights unto the snack preferences of ninth-grade stuclents. There are 40 students in Class 9 as per this graph, The most popular snack is biscuits. Sandwiches are the least popular snack. YP eye Sample anstcers: * Most chilcien prefer to snack on biseants as they are easy to eat and sweet. Chips and fruits are equally popular. Children dislike snacking on sandwiches as it generally takes longer to eat them. 6 Semple ansivers: * parents and guardians who pack food for childven managers of school cafeteria bakeries and fast-food businesses, . especially those located close to schools (*} SOD. Answers may vary. Sample answers are given here. EB ik The image shows a miniature version of the Earth resting on the palm of a person's hand. The picture is divided through the middle. The left sice shows the Earth to be dry and barren, with a background showing a landscape m a drought. The right side shows a green and blue, healthy eacth, with the background of a green meadow covered in sunshine. The different elements—the hand holding the planet and the two different states in which the earth is represented —are included to relay a visual message that goes beyond words and languages. . The main colours used in the left section are yellow and brown, while green and blue dominate the right side. , The colours on the left signify heat, drought, famine and death while the colours on the night signify coolness, comfort, abundance and life, . The message that this picture imparts is that the future of the planet is in the hands of humanity. . This was made for all people, to raise awareness, evoke thought and create a dialogue on climate change, This could be shown on all kinds of media, from newspapers and magazines to street posters, websites and social media as it is universally relevant. It could also be displayed at C protests demanding stricter policies on climate change. > Answers imny vary. Sanuple answers are given here. ¢ 1 - now The line chart gives us the number of books borrowed by students of classes 8, 9 and 10 from: the library in 2022. . The months represented in the chart are January, February, March, Apiil and May. Class 8 borrows the most number of books. . Class 10 borrows the least number of books. 5. The students borrowed the most number of books in April. They borrowed the least number of books during March. Sample anstoers: © The higher the class, the fewer books are borrowed from the library, «Students from all three classes show a similar trend in their borrowing through the five months, with the least number of books being borrowed in March and the most in April (*)8 * Itcould be inferred that the least number of books are borrowed in March because itis the month during which the final exams are held. Conversely, the most number of books are borrowed in Apnil, when the vacations begin, Sample anszver: The principal, librarian and subject teachers, especially language teachers and those in charge of purchasing books for the library would find this information useful, F. Answers may vary. Evaluate based on these potts: 1. acctate interpretation of data: wt. clear topic sentences: i, releanut supporting details: i. grammatically corvect sentences: v. organisation of ideas, and vi. use of appropriate lexicon. 5. ESSAYS: EXPOSITORY A, Ansioers may vary. Sample answers are given here. YS 2 9 4 a. what makes a dance classical, different types of classical dances, geographic and historical roots of the different types of classical dances, commonalities between said dances meaning/definition of bioluminescence, examples of organisms that exhibit bioluminescence, bioluminescence in ocean, melting icebergs, rising sea levels, oceans getting warmer, heat waves across oceans, 1655 of amarine life due to warming oceans position of leopards and cheetahs in the big cat family, differences in appearance between the two, differences in habitat, differences in hunting and survival styles, distribution across the world, overlap in distribution, similarities, interactions betveen the two . Leopards vs. Cheetahs How to make an origami crane Classtcal Dances of India How climate change affects marine life Bioluminescence C. Answers tay vary. Enconrage learners to read the exainple given in the book and wrtte an introductory paragraph for any two of the topics using the points they have written in exercise A. Another sample ts given belov, Bioluminescence Bioluminescence refers to the ability of certain organisms to produce and emit light. This is typically achieved through chemical reactions within the organism that involve a pigment called luciferin and an enzyme called luciferase. Bioluminescence is fascinating and can be (»)O_O found in a wide variety of organisms across the world, It serves a variety of functions in. different organisms, such as attracting mates, communicating with other members of the same species, deterring predators and luring prey. The ocean 1s home to a wide variety of bioluminescent organisms, including fish, squid and plankton, This bioluminescence plays a crucial role in the ocean ecosystem, from attracting prey to camouflaging from predators. Evaluate based on these points: 1. clear thesis statement; if, relevant supporting details: iti, nse of appropriate lexicon, and iv, use of suitable sentence structures. One mark nay be cut for too many spelling/granimatical mistakes, D. Answers may vary. Encourage learners to write body paragraphs for the topics they wrote introductory paragraphs for in the previous exercice. Example for the bioluntinescence is here: Body paragraph I: the biology of bioluminescence the chemical reactions, pigments, and structures involved Body paragraph 2: different organisms and the ways in which bioluminescence is used by these organisms Body paragraph 3: ecological and evolutionary significance of bioluminescence Evalunte the answers based on i, clear thesis stntement: ii. relevant supporting details; ti each paragraph elucidates a single point: iv. paragraphs have topic sentences and supporting details. and v, use of appropriate vocabulary aud syntax. One mark suay be cut for too many spelling/gramuatical mistakes. E. Austoers may vary. Encourage learners to follow the example and worite conclusions for the topics they have written introductory and body paragraphs for in the previous exercises. Example for the bioluminescence ts here: In conclusion, biohuminescence is a fascinating and diverse phenomenon found in a wide range of organisms, from microorganisms to fish and insects. It is the result of a chemical reaction in which energy is released in the form of light. Bioluminescence serves various functions in nature, including communication, camouflage, and attraction of prey. The study of bioluminescence continues to reveal new insights into the workings of the natural world and has the potential for practical applications in fields such as medicine and biotechnology. Evaluate based on; i. clear thesis statement: ii. relevant summing up of details, and it, use of appropriate vocabulary. One mark may be cut for too many spelling! grammatical mistakes. F. Auswers may vary. Encourage learners to follow the poittts givens in the book and write titles for the essays they have written, These points can also be used to evaluate the responses. For example. possible titles forthe essay on bioluminescence could bet i. Iluminating the Depths: Unveiling the Wonders of Bioluminescence (=)it, A Journey into the World of Bioluminescence 1, On the Science and Signaficance of Bioluminescence G.,H,,1. and J. Eonluate the ansioers based on: i. introduction with clear thests statement and relevant supporting details: it, each body paragraph elucidates a single potnt: i. each paragraph has a topic sentence and supportmg details: 1, appropriate conclusion. aud v. use of appropriate vocabulary and synttar, One mark say be cut for too many spelling/granmatical nustekes. 6, NEWS REPORTS A. Answers may vary. Sample ansioers are grven here. 1. Vietnam minefield acadent marines injured 2. Renuka Jaiswal named leader of Forward March party 3. Family calls for reform after death from botched operation 4. Kolkata police unable to locate missing footballer 5, Minister disputes avian flu threat to poultry supply B. Answers may vary. Sample ansioers are given here. 1. Awould-be chain-snatcher was apprehended in the Meena Bazaar area after attempting to rob a woman on the road, thanks to the quick thinking and impressive agility of a local constable, 2, Completing her journey in five months, nineteen-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a two-seater ultralight aircraft, 3. Aheat wave in north India has seen temperatures soar to 47.2°C in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, making it the hottest April in recorded history, possibly caused by rising global temperatures. 4, India wins the cricket Test championship for the first time, beating Australia by 5 wickets wath Cheteshwar Pujara bemg named the Man of the Match for his tnbeaten 213 while chasing a huge target of 457. 5. A 15-year-old inventor, Jahnvi Sharma, has created a smart device that measures and monitors water tse in shower and can be attached to any faucet, at lights up and beeps every five litres of water used. C. Anstwers may vary. Sample anisivers are given here, 1. “Tam innocent,” declared the convicted murderer, following his sentencing to 25 years’ imprisonment. (*)ee 2. “Your knowledge and expertise are vital to the advancement of our society and the protection of our planet, By refusing lucrative offers from private firms of wealthy nations, you will be making a powerful statement that the pursuit of profit should not come at the expense of our planet, I implore you to consider the greater good,” appealed Mr Jean-Pierre Lamarck, the Minister of Technology 3. “The Hendrix Prize for Portraiture is given to dull orthodox paintings,” said leading artist Terence Philby. “Capital punishment is a barbarism that has judicially murdered imnocent men.” opined the leader of the Progressive Party, Mr Bamaby Jones yesterday. 4. On Monday, Charles Thomas, the 56-year-old Principal of the school, stated that he did not personally make a single penny from the arrangement and that all the funds received were used for school activities. D. Answers may vary. Sample auster ts given here. Hail and lightning did considerable damage throughout the National Capital Region of Delhu shortly before midnight last mght when a heavy thunderstorm swept over the city and surrounding areas, The city centre was flooded by the heavy downpour and the Vikas Nagar area was left without electricity when an electric pole carrying feed wires was blown down. A motor garage fifteen Kilometres from the city limits on Highway 21 was destroyed after being struck by lightning. Most of the glass fagade of the Fabulous Mart mall in Noida was shattered by hail, and the roof Ly of the Everbright Building in the city was struck by a bolt but was only shghtly damaged. E. Ansivers may vary. Sample answer ts given here. ~ Ranjit Singh, the brave inspector who apprehended the fleeing Sanjay Joshi recalled his experience, “I didn’t know what he had done inside the bank but when I saw him striking the guard and rushing out of First Cooperative Bank I knew Ihad to act quickly. I gave chase shouting at him to stop, He wouldn’t oblige. I followed him into an alley off Commercial Street. Ina last-ditch effort to apprehend the suspect, I fired two shots, one as a warning m the air and one aimed at the fleeing man. The second bullet hit Joshi in his right thigh, causing hum to fall to the ground and I arrested him.” Joshi (26) of Sumlight Colony was taken into custody and is currently being treated for hus injuries at a local hospital. The police are still mvestigating the incident and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. E, Ansivers may vary. Sample ansiver ts given liere. Crash Survivor Found Ambala, November 22: Captain Karan Nambiar, the sole survivor of the ill-fated military (22)aircraft, was rescued last night. Recounting his harrowing experience to his superiors, he reported that he managed to parachute from the falling plane and make his way to the nearest highway, He caught a nide to the next town and telephoned his base. He also reported that following a bird strike, the engines of the plane malfunctioned, leading to the crash. Further investigation is underway. Despite the tragic loss of his fellow crew members, Squadron leader Vivek Sharma (31) and Flight lieutenant Mohit Narang (29), Captain Nambiar’s quick thinking and bravery has given hope to his friends, family, and fellow airmen. 7. FACTS AND OPINIONS YS A. 1.0;2.0;3.F:4.F:5, F; 6. F: 7. 0; 8,0; 9.F; 10.0 B. Ansivers may vary. Sauple ausioers ave gives here. Train: ‘A train 1s a mode of transportation that runs on tracks and is powered by an engine. (F) Riding on a train is a relaxing and enjoyable way to travel, (O) Yoga: [Link] a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated im ancient India, (F) Yoga is a great way to improve flexibility, strength and mental clanty. (O) Maths: Maths is the study of numbers, quantities and shapes. (F) Maths can be a challenging subject, but it is also incredibly useful in everyday life. (O) Cucket: Cricket is a sport that 1s played with a bat and a ball, and is popular in many countries including England, Australia and India. (F) Cricket is a fascinating sport to watch, with many different strategies and tactics involved. (O) English: English is a widely spoken language and is the official language in many countnes. (F) English is a difficult language to leam, but itis also one of the most useful languages to know. (O) Poetry: Poetry is a iterary form that uses language to create meaning and emotion. (F) Poetry is a beautiful and powerful way to express oneself. (O) Dreams: Dreams are a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. (F) (2)Dreams can be an interesting tool for understanding oneself and one’s subconscious thoughts. (O) C. 1, The pangolin 1s a peculiar anumal that 1s covered in scales, 2. Although the show was very interesting, we did not watch st till the end. 3. The incident happened a year ago, and I thought everyone had forgotten it, 4. This movie won many awards, and the critics felt st was worth the accolades, 5, This forest shelters deer: rabbits, squirrels and a variety of frogs, and I believe it would be a great place to go camping. Every bit of plastic ever made still exists, yet some argue that it is harmless. 7. Soha Ali Khan, who sw-stopper for Fashion Week, said she had a great time collaborating with the budding designer. 8. The 25-year-old Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty cetures while ranked No.1; believes st is time to chase other dreams. D. 1.0;2.F;3.F;4.0;5, F;6.0;7.F; 8.0; 9.F; 10.0 = E. Answers may vary. Some samples are given here. 1, Itis wonderful that finding imnovative solutions to revive the falling handicraft industry 15 v J ) this committee’s top priority. < Itis heartbreaking that infrastructure developers overlook the fact that wildlife and natural » resources are irreplaceable and cannot be bought. 3, Im the mn-up to International Women’s Day, it is an impressive feat that the articles on this website exalt the undeniable gains of gendler equality. 4. Ibis unbelievable that thiss the first time the Winter Olympics is taking place on almost 100% artificial snow. . I think the idea of students at an elementary school creating a telephone hotline to give checsful advice is a great way to empower children and help them develop their communication skills, It also can be beneficial for the community. v 6. The crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane with 132 people on board is a tragic event and my thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those affected. 7. I support the decision of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to issue closure directions to 14 Single-Use Plastic factories in Narela and Bawana Industral areas. It's a step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting the environment. 8. While the rain delivered the citizens from the blazing heat, it also brought great distress by causing traffic and waterlogging issues in the state capital. (#)F. Answers may eny. Evaluate on the basis of the learner's ability to comprehend. decode aud analyse the material. 8. BIOGRAPHIES A. affable (P) curt (N) conscientious (P) practical (P) fussy (N) dependable (P) partial (N) rational (P) amicable (P) determined (P) intellectual (P) relentless (P) bitter (N) diplomatic (P) capricious (N) reliable (P) artistic (P) indiscreet (N) observant (P) resourceful (P) corrupt (N) dynamic (P) optimistic (P) callous (N) charismatic (P) enthusiastic (P) persistent (P) belligerent (NN), B. Anstvers may vary. Encourage students to think creatively, Sample auswers are given here. 1, a. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli, an ace cricketer, captain of Indian cricket team, a top-ranked ODI and Test batsman, known for his aggressive captaincy and relentless attitude and a role model for many sports enthustasts. b. Deepika Padukone J? Deepika Padukone, a leading Bollywood actress known for her versatile performances, < powerful screen presence and philanthropic endeavours. 2. Answers may vary. Encourage students to think creatively. C. Ansivers may vary. Learners are permitted to nuruber the sentences in any logical order. An exanipleiis 2,5,9, 10, 12, 11, 3,4, 6,7, 8. given here: D. Ansivers may vary. Encourage learners to complete the timeline with the most important events. They could start by making rough notes and arranging tem according to yearsidates. Accept all responses. [Link] F. Answers may vary. Exaluate based on logical presentation of content with regard to chronology and creative expression. 9. SPEECHES A. Accept all logical anstvers, 1, alliteration 2. parallelism 3. anaphora/hyperbole 4, rhetorical question 5, epistrophe (#)6 Z tricolon anaphora B. Introduction: welcome, On behalf of, am, shed, importance, begin, recount Conclusion: brings, intention C. Answers may vary. Sample ansivers are given here. 1 2 3. All students from classes 1-12 Sports and physical training, recess and snacks, attending exams, commuting to scheal a, An anecdote that outlines challenges we face in school—the incident in the cafeteria; then a thetorical question along the lines of how can we change ourselves/school b, How to be better students, citizens and humans: etiquette; athletic disciplines and sports; musical training; counsellors to approach when one is stressed about exams; bullying of younger students by older students © Talk about importance of personal development—how a positive and memorable expenence in school is necessary for the formation of well-rounded citizens and how every child deserves this experience Quotes that can be used: a. With great power comes great responsibility. —allusion to the Sword of Damocles (also Spider-man) b, Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, Who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. —Rita Pierson c. No school without spectacular eccentrics and crazy hearts is worth attending. —Saul Bellow d, Everyone in our school has after-school activities. Mine 1s going home. —David Levithan e, Your school career is one of the only things in life where you jom crying and leave crying. —unknown a. Tricolon: Every child that attends this prestigious institution should, every day, discover a world of wonder and every hour, find their inner selves blossom, b, Parallelism: When you realise that a student, supported by thetr fellows, can change themselves and how the schools run, then you will understand how a citizen, supported by their fellows, can change how our nation is run. c. Rhetorical question: If we have no say in our daily experiences as students, can we expect any as citizens of this nation? (}NE E"E_— OES D.13..2. E. Answers may uny. One sample is given here, 1, Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here today to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the students, staff, and faculty of this school at the Annual Day Celebration. E. Ansioers may onry. One sample is given here, 1. In dosing, I want to remind you all that we all have a responsibility to take care of our planet, and planting trees is just one small step we can take in the right direction, I hope that this Tree Plantation Drive will be the start of a lifelong commitment to protecting our environment, G. and H. Answers may vary. Evaluate based on the inclusion of these points: i. a strong opening: 1. appropriate thesis statement: tii. organisation of paragraphs: iv. impressive conclusion. and v. use of thetorical devices, 10. INFORMAL LETTERS A. Laj2c. B. LA;2.D:3. #4 AS 5. AS 6.A;7.A;8.D;9.D; 10. D; < 11.D; 12. A; 13. D: 14. A; 15. D » C. I'm happy to hear that ... responding to news shared earlier Reply soon,—turging the receiver to respond Did you know that Iwas ...—disclosing some news That reminds me, Dad has ... changing the topic Id better get going ...—closing the letter Why don’t you ...—proposing an idea Much Love, —subscription D. The missing elements ave: Date, Salutation and Name/Signature E. [Link]. 7.8.9, 10. F. Answers may vary. Some sample answers are giver here, 1. Iknow itis a lot of trouble for you to come to our hometown and spend time with Grandma, but visits from her grandchildren are immensely important to her, so visit as often as you can. 2. Id advise you to keep a journal so that you can study your own moods on different days and figure out how you really feel about your life. (7)LL ee 3. Ithink it would be great if we could catch up over the weekend, it’s been a while since we last met, and I would like to hear more about what's new with you, G. Answers may vary. This is a tested item in most cases. Evaluate based on: i. content: relevant details are included: it, vocabulary: wi format (address. salutation, subscription, ending): tv. orgaization of content in clenr paragraphs, and v. accuracy of spelling and grammar. 11. FORMAL LETTERS: Aol, a b.F 2al bF 30a1 DF a. OE bF 5 al bE B. 1, Leena Vasu Editor, The Hindukush 1 Jai Singh Marg Kolkata-700022 Dee 20, 2022 . Dear Mr Tarun, ”}jR . Yours sincerely, > . Ms Mami Shor, 1171, Tower 7 Block 8, Basta Nagar Madurai-625010 C. 1, They will be attending the meeting tomorrow. The report was not completed in a timely manner. PP wR The plan was executed successfully. se for any inconvenience caused by the delay. eR Tapologi The bluepsint was approved by the manager. w are not required to approve the design. een the two pages. You 7. They were unable to distinguish betw > Dz Anstoers may oary. Sample subject lines are given here 1, Response to The Telegraph Advertisement 2. Application for Summer Internship Program {8}3. Acceptance and Approval of Resignation 4. Unavailability of Requested Items 5. Order Confirmation 6 Request Received E. Answers may vary. Sample anstver is given here. Rukmani Chandra Otftice of the Building Manager 08, Park Drive Infopark, Pune Six, would lil lace an order Item Quantity Low-back ergonomic chairs 20 Mid-back revolving chair 45 [Fabric office ergonomic chair 35 advance/token transferred directly to your account when the delivery is made. Lwould like to put in a request .. 20 July. iture sincerely. Rukmani Chandia, Building Manager. 105 34, G. Answers may vary. Thus is a tested itewt int most caces. Evaluate based on: t. content: relevant detuls are included: it, formal tone and vocabulary; in. format (address. salutation. subscription. ending) {. organisation of content in clear paragraphs. aud a. accuracy of spelling and grammar. 12. STORIES A. Answers will be subjective. Encourage learners fo think crentively and accept all responses. B. Answers may vary. Sample auswers are given here. Hope: When all seems lost, and you feel alone in the world, the universe finds a way to get yo back on your feet. (#}« Redemption: Even the ones that appear to be hardened criminals can find peace in life. ‘Coming-of-age experience: Life-changing moments do not come often but when they do, they can reveal pasts of you that you may never have thought existed, C. Ansivers may vary. Accept all ansivers. Sample answers are given here 1. hungry curious to know what happened next yo uneasy, a bit scared. 4. curious, thrilled D. Answers may vary. Encourage leariiers to read the example given in the book and write a paragraph of thet own, Sample answer is given here. Deep in the heart of a dense forest, there stood an ancient castle, its gothic towers reaching up to the sky. The castle was shrouded in mystery, and it was said that it was bewitched by a powerful sorcerer. Many brave knights had attempted to enter the castle, but none had retumed. One day, a young apprentice sorcerer, who had heard the tales of the castle and was determined to uncover its secrets, set out to find it. After days of wandering through the forest, he finally stumbled upon the castle, As he approached the castle gates, he could feel a strange magical energy emanating from within. YY E, Answers may vary. Encourage learners to use their creativity to make sentences, Sample answers are given here: a child —superizzy, fiddizzy, schmoozzy an alien—wonderwhizz, efficose F. Answers niay vary. Some saniples are given here, 1. Iwas hesitant to tackle the project, but I decided to take the tiger by the tail and just go for it, ‘Now I'm covered in tiger fur and have a story to tell. 2. Ithought my answer was rather ingenious but my teachers didn’t. So now Lam thinking outside the box-shaped classroom. 5, [knew this conversation would open a can of worms but this turned out to be a can of vipers. G. and HL Encourage students to create their otom stories. (»)