ARTICLE WRITING
MARKING SCHEME
Format -1 Content -3 Organisation -3 Accuracy -1
Format and Important Points to remember to write an article
(i) Never forget to – write die heading which should be eye
catching
(ii) Beginning should be to draw reader’s attention
Question 1. In today’s age of stress and anxiety, children need to
understand the importance of sleep, meditation and yoga over
social networking and the use of cell phones. Write an article of
120 words on ‘Concentration and Composure’, the need for the
hour. You can get hints from ‘Health and Medicine’ of the Main
Course Book. (8 marks)
Title: Concentration and Composure, the Need of the Hour
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak."
In today’s fast-paced world, children are often caught in the web
of social networking and mobile usage. This constant connectivity
drains their focus and increases anxiety. Modem time is the time
of advancement in all fields which demands an extra effort on the
part of everyone.
Advancement in science has resulted in developing a new
interest in social networking as well as overuse of cell phones by
children. They stay awake till late night because of these gadgets
which affect their sleep pattern. As a result, they don’t feel
comfortable in the morning and their alertness and concentration
are also affected. This leads to loss of energy also. People should
realize the importance of sleep which is a boon to us.
Sleep deficiency results in many health-related problems like
diabetes, obesity, and depression also. Hence, the children must
be made to understand that they must have proper sleep to
energize themselves. Meditation and yoga can help them a lot in
overcoming sleeplessness. All the body activities will return to
their normal self and they will feel refreshed. Yoga and meditation
are the best therapies and are an answer to present day lifestyle
diseases. These will keep them stress-free, which further helps in
keeping good health and improves concentration power.
Therefore, children must switch over to yoga, meditation to
overcome stress and keep their composure. A calm and composed
mind can handle challenges better. Meditation reduces stress,
yoga enhances physical health, and proper rest boosts learning
power. True success lies not in endless scrolling, but in inner
balance. By choosing healthy habits over gadgets, children can
achieve both concentration and composure, essential for a happy
and productive life.
Mitali
Question 2. On World Health Day, write an article in about 150
words for the school newsletter on the topic, ‘Importance of
Physical Health in Our Lives’, using the clues given below. (8
Marks)
Hints: Healthy mind lives in a healthy body.
Lack of time for physical activity because of the demands of
modem lives.
Ignoring health increases the risk of many diseases.
Discipline is the key to resolving these concerns.
Answer: Importance of Physical Health in our Lives
“If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to
make time for your illness.”
When was the last time you truly exercised your body? In our fast-
paced lives, physical health often takes a back seat to work,
studies, and screen time. Yet, a healthy mind can only live in a
healthy body. Modern demands leave little room for exercise, but
ignoring health opens the door to lifestyle diseases like obesity,
diabetes, and hypertension. The cost of neglect is far greater than
the effort to stay fit.
Healthy mind lives in a healthy body. This is a proverb which
everyone must have heard or read. But very few pay attention to
it. A study was conducted on obesity and many related diseases
were found amongst teenagers. Obesity specifically refers to an
excess amount of body fat. This is due to the sedentary lifestyle
found between the ages of 12-14. Adolescents are generally
found sitting and watching mobiles or busy in social media
scrolling. They do not go outside for any physical games. Today,
children are fond of eating junk food and drinking aerated drinks
which contain too many calories and are harmful for growing
children. Such children later become prone to many diseases like
diabetes, heart diseases, high blood pressure and stroke. It is a
health hazard. Not only this, but obesity also makes us feel
unattractive. The demands of modem times have increased so
much that people do not have time for physical activity. They
ignore health and face the risk of many diseases.
But it is well said that discipline is the key to resolving these
concerns. There are many methods of treatment, but the benefits
of exercise are much greater than any other way of losing weight.
Not only does exercise help you to lose weight but it improves
your fitness and flexibility and improves skin textures. Exercises
are also free from the harmful side effect of crash dieting,
slimming capsules and the heat treatment used by slimming
centers. As World Health Day reminds us, health is not just about
avoiding sickness; it is about living fully, energetically, and
joyfully. Let us invest in our bodies today so they can carry us
through a stronger tomorrow.
Syrus
Question 4. Recently there was a news item in Times of India
related to RTE where the Supreme Court directed every school,
including the private ones to immediately give free education to
students of socially and economically backward classes. This Act
has no doubt heralded a new era in the country’s formal
education. Still, you feel, it’s a big challenge for the nation. Based
on the input and your ideas gathered from ‘Unit 2-Education’,
write an article on ‘New Hope with the Right to Education’ (8
Marks)
Ans: New Hope with the Right to Education (RTE)
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to
change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
The recent Supreme Court directive under the Right to Education
(RTE) Act has brought new hope to thousands of children from
socially and economically weaker sections. The implementation
has ensured education for all children within the age group of 4-
14 years. It has heralded a new era in the country’s formal
education. Everyone knows that a country with illiterate citizens
can’t reap the benefits of progress. Everything, including the
economy, can get crippled by poverty, unemployment and
exploitation which are the so-called fruits of illiteracy. All the
citizens of India should join hands to make this Act a success. The
foremost thing to be done is discouraging child-labour. We must
ensure that all children go to school and do not work in any field-
domestic or industrial. Even the girl child has a right to get
educated and we must ensure literacy for the girl child also. This
Act has enlightened a new hope of a progressive and literate India
which is a dream of every Indian.
This move ensures equality of opportunity and aims to bridge the
gap between privileged and underprivileged children. Education
will no longer be a luxury, but a basic right for all. However, the
challenge lies in providing quality teaching, adequate
infrastructure, and integrating students from diverse backgrounds
without discrimination. The RTE Act is more than just a law—it is a
vision for a brighter, inclusive India. If implemented sincerely, it
can create a nation where every child learns, grows, and dreams
without limits.
Samantha