Q2.

(a) REPORT : Please note that REVIEWS come under the category of REPORT
WRITING, which is Question 2 (a) in the English Language paper. This question is a
compulsory one, which means there will NOT be a choice. It carries 15 marks. The length
should be approximately 300 words.
► It is a composition based on the amplification of certain points
► ALL the points that have been given to be amplified must be used
► Student must write in THEIR OWN WORDS
► Each point could be written in a separate paragraph
► Style should be formal, as it is in newspapers. The report will be assessed on the basis of
(a) Content -amplification (b) Expression.
The last should include
• Quality of language -formal language, no slang, no colloquial expressions.
• Use of correct sentence structure. COMPLETE SENTENCES.
• Use of correct SPELLING and PUNCTUATION
• Use of PROPER PARAGRAPHS
• Credit is given for good opening/closing sentences
• Should be simple, direct, natural and grammatically correct

X NO NEW POINTS TO BE ADDED

Different kinds of Reports are as follows:

1. Newspaper report
2. Feature Article
3. Book Review
4. Film Review
5. Cultural Programme Review
6. SOP
7. Personal Profile
8. Speech

A Report MUST have:

► A headline / heading
► A dateline
► A by-line
► The word limit is 300 words {Approximately 1½ pages).
► All the points given in the outline MUST be included.

FORMATS:
1. Newspaper report:

Rescue Work Continues in Uttarakhand

By a Staff Reporter
New Delhi, Thursday, 11th February 2021:

2. Feature Article/ Magazine Article:

The Evils of Alcohol/ Cyber Bullying/ Mosquito Borne Diseases

11th February 2021

The by-line may be written at the beginning of the article or at the end of it.

3. Book Review:

Book Review -Gone with the Wind

11th February 2021

The by-line may be written at the beginning of the-article or at the end of it.

Sample Points:
► Name of book and its author -- publisher --readership --cover and illustrations
► Genre: realistic / fantasy / drama / romance / thriller / detective / science-fiction / historical/
humorous/ satire/ any other
► Brief summary (the entire story should not be related)
► Analysis of plot, characterization, style
► Insight into some interesting incidents -message if any -appeal the book holds for the reader
► Evaluation: recommended/ not recommended.

5. Cultural Programme review:

This comprises events aimed at highlighting the culture of a society or a nation. It may include
dance, music, or folk events. It must include the following:
► Name, date and venue of the event
► Chief guest and other invitees
► Inauguration
► Events
► Highlights
► Reaction of audience and conclusion

Cultural Programme Review -School Annual Day

11th February 2021

6. Statement of Purpose:
A Statement of Purpose is a personal statement about a person, his likes and interests, people
and incidents that have influenced him, and his plans for the future. It may contain anecdotes or
a description of his experiences. It is usually written when the person is seeking admission in an
educational institution. The purpose for doing so needs to be stated clearly. It need not just be a
collection of facts. It is therefore a chance to convince the reader that he is genuinely interested
and suitable for the course or for which he is applying.
I. Introduction: Goals

II. Body of the Paper

A. Background (Proof of being academically prepared for this study program) I. Where
and what studied
2. Past research/diploma project

B. Description of professional goals

I. Why that field of study is interesting/influence to choose that field
2. Any related experience/research after university
3. Future plans after receiving degree

C. What and Why Study that Particular Course

1.Specific interests in that Particular field.
2. Need for this program for professional development.
3. Why that particular university-courses, faculty, research projects/facilities.

III.Conclusion
A. Summing up the main. Points.
B. Contribution. to the program
Begin with:
Statement of Purpose: Rohan Kapoor

( The date and name come at the end)

EXAMPLE QUESTION:
Name/ address/ where studying at present -past studies and qualifications -past internship or
research done -why you are suited for that particular field -future plans -what you can
contribute to the programme.
7.Speech
The process of outlining a speech is broken down into 3 essential steps.

Introduction:
► opening greeting and attention getter
► defending thesis statement (a summary of what your speech is about)
► establishing credibility
►an overview and the benefit to the audience

Body:
► transition or link between introduction and body
► main ideas with supporting ideas
► examples and details

Conclusion:
► summary of main points
► closure or caII to action

EXAMPLE QUESTION:
Opening greeting -defining thesis statement (a summary of what the speech is about)
-establishing, your credibility -transition or link between introduction and body -main ideas
with supporting ideas - summary of main points closure or call to action

The heading should be the topic of the speech.The name and date come at the end.

8. Personal Profile
How to Write a Personal Profile
► Accurate picture of writer to be painted without telling entire life story.
► Specifics over generalities.
 ► Honestly. No exaggeration on details.
► A well-rounded view to be created.
► Confidence.

EXAMPLE QUESTION:
Name and address -Goals / objectives -Profile (what you are doing now)-- Summary of
qualifications (Leadership / Education and academic achievements / Honours / Sports
involvements)--Work experience/ Volunteer experience -- service to others / a project you have done
which supports your objective.

The format should be:

Personal Profile -Rohan Kapoor
(The name and date will come at the end.)

Q2.(b) PROPOSAL:
This question is a compulsory one, which means there will NOT be a choice. It carries 10 marks.
The length should be approximately 100-150 words. The proposal should include:

(i)Heading (2 Marks - at least 2 Sentences)

(ii)Statement of objective (2 Marks - at least 2 Points)
(iii)List of measures (4 Marks- 4points)
(iv)Linguistic Measures (2 Marks)

Question 2(b) [10]

As a member of the Student Council of your school, you have been given the
responsibility of setting up a Science Club. Write a proposal in about 150 words,
stating the steps you would take to successfully establish this particular club.

Swer: Answer:

PROPOSAL FOR SETTING UP A SCIENCE CLUB

 Heading/Introduction: We propose to set up a Science Club in school, to foster an interest in
Science outside the classroom and introduce students to the wonders and relevance of Science in our
lives.
(maximum 2 points/ 2 sentences - 2 marks)

Objectives:A science club will help students to overcome their phobias regarding science.It will be
instrumental in developing the scientific curiosity of students through its activities and programmes.
(maximum 2 points/ 2 sentences - 2 marks)

List of measures:
• The middle-school activity room will be used ,as the room for all Science Club meetings and
activities. (Where)
•The meetings will take place once a week after school from 2.00 pm till 3.30 pm.Any activities such
as talks by scientists ,or competitions will take place on Saturdays. (When)
• Membership of the Science Club will be open to all students from Classes VI to XII. The Club
President will be Mr. Sinha, our Senior Physics Teacher. Eight other office bearers will be elected
from the members of the Club.(Who)
•The Club ·will have a range of activities ranging from Science Fairs, Robot making, creating slogans
and posters, documentaries and so on.(What)
• The budget for this club will be provided by the school Accounts Department.(How much)
(minimum 4 points/ 4 sentences - 4 marks)

We hope that the proposal will be accepted so that the Science Club becomes a reality in the life of the
School
(Linguistic ability-2 marks)
[Total - 10 marks]
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is suggested that while writing a proposal,the students provide an apt
title, a Heading i.e an introduction of 2 sentences ,minimum of 2 objectives and list of measures
of a minimum of 4 points.The proposal should be concluded with an appropriate sentence.2
marks will be awarded for linguistic ability.

Q3.GRAMMAR
(a) Transformation of sentences -- 5 x 1 = 5 marks.NO HALF MARKS ARE GIVEN
so every part of the sentence must be correct.
►NO ALTERNATE ANSWERS: only the first will be corrected.
►NO CHANGE IN THE MEANING of the original sentence.
►NO CHANGE IN THE TENSE / NUMBER / GENDER in the answer.
►Grammatically correct answer
►Correct punctuation to be used
❖ ALL THE ABOVE 4 POINTS MUST BE THERE OR NO MARK WILL BE GIVEN

❖ Types of sentences which come in the Transformation exercise:-

a. As soon as/ No sooner/ Hardly /Barely/ Scarcely
b. Not only -but also
c. Too -so that
d. Active / Passive
e. Direct to indirect or vice versa
f. Comparison of adjectives
g. Conditionals (All Conditionals take a comma)
Although/Unless / If / In spite of / Despite / Notwithstanding / Lest
h. Simple,compound and complex sentences
i. Ought
j. Little did we know……
k. None but .....
i. Much. rather.
m. Comprised ………..
n. Change of the form of words
(b) Prepositions and / or Phrasal Verbs -10 x ½ =5 marks.
NO ALTERNATE ANSWERS only the first will be corrected

Q4. UNSEEN COMPREHENSION -Carries 20 marks

►Passage to be read once in the reading time. Should. be read once or twice more
►RUBRlCS of every question to be read properly
►Questions to be answered one by one by referring to the passage -ALL points to be included
►Answers to be written IN ORDER --sequence of the questions in the paper to be kept
► Answers must be written in COMPLETE SENTENCES; specific and to the point NO
RAMBLING
► Answer to be written IN OWN WORDS -NO ‘LIFTING' ·
►Answer to be written in GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT sentences

Precis [8]:
{ Content - 6 marks + Expression -2 marks = 8 marks}
► Rubrics to be read carefully .The question may relate only to a specific portion of the
text.
► Text to be read thoroughly before writing, maybe 2 or 3 times.
► Specific question asked in the rubrics to be answered in 100 words
► Identification of at least 8 points (safer)
► To be fitted into the rough grid .
►Only one word per space. ‘a’ , ‘an’ , ‘the’ , ‘Dr.’ , ‘Mr.’ each fit one space
► To be edited if necessary
► Rough to be copied into the fair grid
► At the end the exact number of words to be written.
► Only after the fair precis is written the rough one may be cancelled.
► THEY MUST BE LABELLED ROUGH AND FAIR AND THE ROUGH ONE
CANCELLED
IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL, ONLY THE FIRST ONE WILL BE COUNTED.
►Both rough and fair precis TO BE WRITTEN in grids of 5 (horizontally) x 20 (vertically)
►Precis is will be marked on:
(a) Content -6 marks
(b) Expression -2 marks