NOTICE WRITING

 What is a notice?

A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example - a notice for sale). It is written in order to inform a large number of people about something that has happened or is about to happen. It could be an upcoming event, competition, Lost and found notice or just a piece of information to be delivered to the targeted audience. It is generally written in a formal tone. Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is simple and formal. They are put up on display boards in schools or at public places.

Let us discuss how to write a notice in English. As a question  notice writing is a part of English writing skills for Classes 9 to 12 in CG schools. So it is essential to learn notice writing.The format of notice writing is as follows-

Format for Notice writing

The format of a notice should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION / ISSUING AUTHORITY / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.

A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:

1. Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
2. Date of issue/release of the notice
3. Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
4. BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?)
5. Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact details)                                                               

Name of the issuing school/institution NOTICE Date of issue/Release of the notice Title/Subject of the Event BODY   (Date/time/duration/Place/Venue) Authorized signatory  (Name, Designation and signature)

                                                     

Note: The whole body of the notice should always be written in a box.

Notice Writing Topics

A Notice can be written for various reasons. The format of notice remains the same in all cases. Here is a list of topics for notice writing that students must prepare-

1. A competition
2. An excursion trip
3. A lost and found notice
4. An inauguration to take place
5. An exhibition
6. A blood donation camp to be held

 Or any such type of event or information to be issued in public interest.

 Notice writing Class 12

In the class 12 CGBSE examination, choices will be given to attempt any one question out of the given two Short Answer Questions (4 marks each) based on any of the following – 

1. Notice writing
2. Poster writing
3. Formal and informal invitation and reply writing.
4. Advertisement writing  

Notice writing Tips

Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based on Notice writing format for Class 12 English writing skills paper -

• Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50 words.
• Repetition of any information should be avoided.
• Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.
• Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
• Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.
• The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
• Make sure you do not mention your personal information.
• Make use of all the available information given in the question.
• Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.
• The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.
• Always write the name of the school which is mentioned in the question.