ˈ nōtis Noun Attention observation their silence did not escape my notice Verb Become aware of he noticed the youths behaving suspiciously they were too drunk to notice Synonyms ID: 273540
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no·tice
/ˈ
nōtis
/
Noun
Attention; observation: "their silence did not escape my notice".
Verb
Become aware of: "he noticed the youths behaving suspiciously"; "they were too drunk to notice".
Synonyms
noun
. notification - announcement - warning - message
–
note
verb-
observe - note - remark - perceive - see - mindSlide2
Notices are written in order to give
important information or instructions
and often for a good cause.
A notice should be
brief, clear and precise in instructions
. It should be written in an easy to understand language.
The commonly used public notices are written in big colorful letters with pictures.
A notice should include the following information:
a)
Whom
the notice is for
b) The
reason
for the notice
c)
Details of the event
like date, location , time
d)
Contact details
for more informationSlide3
A
notice
is written in order to inform people or pupils (in a school) about an event or an activity.
It could be about a competition, an exhibition or inauguration to take place in near future. Or any other activity especially in school like an excursion, a meeting or a show. Slide4
Characteristics of an effective notice
To the point
A good notice is always to the point and leaves no scope for further enquiries without compromising on the word limit (50 words)
Language
It should be formal.
Clearly stated purpose
A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:
Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
Subject and date of issue/release of the notice
Event (
what?
)
Date/time/duration (
when?
)
Place/Venue (
where?
)
Authorized signatory:
Name
and
signature Slide5
Important points
Do not cross the word-limit to avoid penalty of marks
Always enclose the notice in a box. Draw neat lines with a sharp pencil using a ruler. Never draw the line towards the bottom until and unless you’re done with the content.
Word limit –
50 words
Distribution of marks
as per CBSE
Format
– 2 Marks
Content
– 3 Marks Slide6
NOTICE WRITING
A notice is a formal means of communication. The purpose of a notice is 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.Slide7
Format:
A notice should be written in the following format:
the name of the organization 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 designationSlide8
Name of organization/office issuing the notice
Date Notice
Heading
Body of letter
Signature
Name
DesignationSlide9
Points to remember:
A well-written notice must inform the readers about the 5 Ws:
— What is going to happen, (that is, the event)
— Where it will take place
— When it will take place (that is, the date and time)
— Who can apply or is eligible for it
— Whom to contact or apply to (that is, the issuing authority)
Only the most important points should be written.
A.O.D. – that is, any other detail given in the question.
One is free to add any relevant information not included in the question.
The sentences should be short and grammatically accurate.Slide10
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.Slide11
Marking scheme
The name of the organization, ‘NOTICE’, the heading and the date-
2marks
The name and designation of the person writing-
½ a mark
Placing the notice within a box-
½ a mark
Content and language-
2 marks
Adherence to the word limit is important:
If the candidate exceeds the word limit by 2 or 3 words, ½ mark is deducted.
If he/she exceeds the word limit by 4 or more words, 1 mark is deducted.Slide12
TAGORE MEMORIAL SCHOOL, PATNA
English Literary Association
NOTICE
OPPORTUNITY
FOR BUDDING ORATORS
24
TH
October
2006
The Association will organize an Inter-House debate, oratorical and elocution contest on Children’s Day i.e., 14
th
November at 11 am in the school auditorium on a topical problem:
“Frequent Elections are a necessary evil”Those interested, please give your name to the undersigned by 31st October, 2005.Pramod Secretary
Q. You are the secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore Memorial School, Patna. Draft a notice for the notice-board, inviting names of those who would like to participate in the proposed inter-house debate, oratorical and elocution contest.Slide13
G.D PUBLIC SCHOOL, JODHPUR
NOTICE
Cultural
Club
CULTURAL EVENING
10
TH
MARCH 2010
The Cultural Club is presenting a cultural evening as a thanks giving programme on the last day of our schooling as per the following details.
Date : 20 March 2010
Time : 6 pm
Venue : Ashoka Auditorium Classes : XI & XIIEntry by invitation cards onlyThose interested may collect their invitation cards from the undersigned .Secretary
Q. You are the secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore Memorial School, Patna. Write a notice for the notice-board, inviting names of those who would like to participate in the proposed inter-house debate, oratorical and elocution contest.Slide14