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CLASS:VIII

NOTICE WRITING

A Notice a formal means of communication. The purpose of a Notice to announce or


display information to a specific group of people. Notices are generally meant to be
pinned up on specific display boards whether in schools or in public places. Notices
issued by the government appear in newspapers.

Format:
A Notice should be written in the following format:

 the name of the organisation issuing the Notice


 the title ‘Notice
 a heading to introduce the subject of the Notice
 the date
 the body of the Notice
 the writer’s signature, name (in block letters) and designation

Name of organisation/office issuing the Notice

Notice

Date:

Title/Subject of the Event

Body of letter (including details like date, day, time, venue, name of the concerned person,
etc)]

Signature

Name

Designation

Points to remember:

 A well-written Notice must inform the readers about the 5 Ws:

o What is going to happen, (that is, the event)


o Where it will take place
o When it will take place (that is, the date and time)
o Who can apply or is eligible for it
o Whom to contact or apply to (that is, the issuing authority)
 Only the most important points should be written.
 One is free to add any relevant information not included in the
question.
 The sentences should be short and grammatically accurate. They
should be in the passive voice as far as possible.
 The Notice should be presented within a box.
 The word limit for a Notice is 40–50 words (only the words in the body
of the Notice are counted).
 Information given in a Notice must be clear and should not cause any
misunderstanding Or confusion.
 A Notice must be catchy and appealing – it should attract the reader’s
attention at once.
 Increase the visual appeal of your Notice by using bold letters, catchy
slogans, striking words and phrases, etc.
 Standard abbreviations are allowed.

Writing sample 1

You are Karan or Kiran, the Cultural Secretary of Your School. You have been asked to
inform the students of classes VI-VII about an Inter-House Poem Recitation Competition.
Write a notice in about 80-100 words to be put up on your school notice board with all the
relevant details.

JOSEPH & MARY PUBLIC SCHOOL


Notice

22.06.2021
Inter-House Poem Recitation Competition

Our school is organizing an Inter-House Poem Recitation Competition on 28th June, 2021
for students of classes VI-VIII. Those interested should record their 2 minutes video and
send it latest by 25th June, 2021. Shortlisted students will perform live on virtual platform
on 28.06.2021 at 10:00 a.m

Winners shall receive medals and cash prizes. Interested students should contact their
class teachers for further information. The details of the competition are:

Theme: Beauty and nature


Language: English
Length: 20-30 lines

Kiran/Karan
Cultural Secretary

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