Today we’ll learn about message writing. First of all let’s understand the definition of the message. A message is a very short composition written in an informal way. It is used for conveying important information to another person when both are unable to meet directly. The receiver of the message has to go through the given message and pick out the most vital bits of information then he or she should be able to reproduce that information in order to convey it to the person for whom the message is intended. Below you may find Message Writing Topics, Examples, Questions, Exercises and Worksheets for Class 6 in PDF format for Practice

CBSE Class 6 English Message Writing Worksheets

• Message Writing for Class 6 Worksheet 4
• Message Writing for Class 6 Worksheet 3
• Message Writing for Class 6 Worksheet 2
• Message Writing for Class 6 Worksheet 1

New Format of Message Writing

• Date time
• Name of the person to whom the message is directed
• Body of the message
• Name of the Sender

Points to remember While Writing a Message

• One of the most important point is that only important to the point details should be written. Only relevant information to be provided
• No new information should be added. Sentence should be grammatically correct.
• No new information should be added. Sentence should be grammatically correct.
• Sentences should be used in direct or reported speech.
• Keep word limit in mind while writing the message. As we all know usually word limit for a message is 50 words only
• As per the marking scheme , Writing date and time carries 1 mark, name of the person to whom message is marked and the name of the writer along with content and language carries 3 marks.
• Sender’s name has to be put at the end of the message
• The name of the person for whom the message is written has to be given.

Message Writing for Class 6 CBSE Examples With Answer

Solved Exercise – 1

Let’s say you have fallen ill and your teacher is going to discuss an important topic in the class. Send a message to your friend through your brother to send his notes across.

Message

21st December 20xx
6.30 am
Dear Jimmy
I am suffering from cold. I believe we would be discussing an important topic in the science class. Please take down the notes carefully and send across your notebook through my brother, Vinay. Thanks Shaurya

Solved Exercise – 2

Read the following telephonic conversation between Nidhi and Pulkit. Nidhi wants Pulkit to convey message to Madhu that her interview was postponed by one day and she needs to bring necessary documents along with her. Pulkit leaves a message for Madhu. Write the message in about 50 words.

Nidhi Sharma : Hello! Is it 20xxxx10?
Pulkit : Yes. May I know who is calling?
Nidhi Sharma : This is Nidhi Sharma. Can I speak to Madhu?
Pulkit : No, she has gone to the library.
Nidhi Sharma : Please tell her that her interview scheduled today at 12:30 p.m., for job at BSNL office, has been postponed by one day. Now it will be held tomorrow at 11.00 a.m. sharp at the same place. She should reach BSNL office in time and also bring her original certificate along with two sets of photocopies. Don’t forget. It’s important.
Pulkit : Sure, I will convey the message.
Nidhi Sharma : Thanks

Answer

MESSAGE
December 2, 20…..          09.30 a.m
Madhu
Nidhi Sharma from BSNL office called to tell you that your interview scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today has been postponed by a day. Now it will be held tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Reach the BSNL office in time along with all your certificates.
Pulkit

Solved Exercise – 3

Manav wants Simran to bring drawing and sketch book to school along with set of oil colours. She calls her but finds out from Sonam that she is not at home. Read the telephonic conversation between Manav and Sonam. Manav leaves a message for Simran. Write the message in about 50 words.

Manav : Hello, May I speak to Simran?
Sonam : I am sorry. She is not at home.
Manav : Why didn’t she come to school today?
Sonam : She has gone to attend a marriage with her mother.
Manav : Will you please convey my message to her?
Sonam : What is it?
Manav : Tell her to bring my drawing and sketch book to school
tomorrow. She should also get a set of oil colours. I shall
meet her at the school tomorrow.
Sonam : Ok. I will tell her.
Manav : Thanks.
As Sonam was to go out for a meeting, she wrote the message for Simran

Answers:

MESSAGE
October 11, 20……         05:30 p.m.
Simran
Manav rang up to tell you that you should take his drawing and sketch book to school tomorrow. He has requested you to carry a set of oil colours also. He shall meet you in the school.
Sonam

Solved Exercise – 4

Read the telephonic conversation between Karan and Supriya and Write a short message left by Supriya for Prem in about 50 words

Karan : Hello Supriya, where is Prem?
Supriya : He has gone to the market.
Karan : Please tell her that I am going out for two days, so I will
not be joining her for daily practice sessions in the evening.
Supriya : Fine. Is there anything else I shall tell him?
Karan : Yes, tell him to inform Shagun and Raman also about my
programme.
Supriya : Ok.
Karan : Ok. Bye.
As Supriya has to go out, she writes a message for Prem.

Answer:

MESSAGE
July 20, 20…..         11:00 a.m.
Dear Prem
Karan rang up to tell you that he will not be joining you for practice sessions in the evening as he is going out for two days. He has asked you to inform Shagun and Raman also about his programme.
Supriya

Solved Exercise – 5

Read the telephonic conversation between Aradhya and Aman and write a short message left  by Aman for his mother in about 50 words

Aradhya : Hello, Aman. Can I speak to Mother?
Aman : Mother is not at home. She has gone to a neighbour’s house.
Aradhya : I have been selected for Inter-State Debate competition to be held at New Delhi. I have to leave for Delhi tomorrow at 05:30 a.m. Please ask mother to do my packing for this programme as I will be back home late tonight from the college library.
Aman : Fine, I will tell mother

Answer:

MESSAGE
April 29, 20…..         6:00 p.m.
Dear Mom
Aradhya rang up in your absence to inform that she has been selected for Inter-state Debate Competition to be held at New Delhi. She shall be leaving tomorrow at 05:30 a.m. Please pack her bags for this programme as she will be home late tonight from the library.
Aman

Solved Exercise – 6

Read the telephonic conversation between Manjit and Prem and write the message and write a short message left by Manjit for Palak in about 50 words

Prem : Hello, Is this Palak on the other side?
Manjit : No, I am Manjit, Palak’s sister. She has gone out to the market and shall be back after two hours.
Prem : This is Prem here. Please tell her that my birthday falls on 11 October and that she is invited to my birthday party at 07:00 p.m. at my house. I shall be waiting for her.
Manjit : I’ll convey your message.
Prem : Thanks a lot.

Answer:

MESSAGE
January 01, 20……         09:30 a.m.
Dear Palak
Prem rang up to invite you to his birthday party on 11 October 2017 at 07:00 p.m. at his house.
Manjit

Practice Exercise – 7

Read the following telephonic conversation between Minakshi and Gopal and write the message left by Gopal for Mr. Chadha in about 50 words.

Minakshi : Hello, Is it Mr. Chadha?
Gopal : Mr. Chadha is busy on the shop floor. Is there any message for him?
Minakshi : Yes Sir. Please tell him that boss has called an urgent meeting of all department heads in his Conference Room at 02:00 p.m. today. Please ask him to bring the latest production details of this month.
Gopal : Sure, I’ll convey your message.
Minakshi : Thank You