Notice Writing CBSE Class 8 Format, Topics, Exercises

For Students of Class 8 in CBSE affiliated schools, Notice writing is very tricky part of English paper and students need to have lots of practice to get the knack of how to write these notices with correct format and perfection in less time and score high marks.

NOTICE WRITING IMPORTANT POINTS

A notice must be enclosed in a box.
Word limit should not exceed 50 words.
Only relevant information should be included.
Do not add any irrelevant : information.A notice should be written on a fresh page. Nothing else should be written on the page on which the notice is written.
Personal pronouns like I, me, You and we should not be used.
A notice is written in the third person.Passive form of voice is used to write the body of the notice.
A notice should be brief, clear and precise in instructions. It should be written in an easy to understand language .
A notice should include the following information
- Recipient of the notice ( For whom notice is being written)
- The reason for the notice
- Details of the event like date, location, time
- Contact details for more information

NOTICE WRITING FORMAT

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION /ORGANIZATION /OFFICE, PLACE
NOTICE
RELEVANT HEADING

DATE

BODY OF THE NOTICE (50 words)

(CONTENT OF BODY: Mention the target group. Mention all the important details and information related to the event such as date, time, venue, and all important details that will answer the questions like for whom, what, when, where, how, by whom, and any extra information needed.)

Signature
NAME
Designation

Notice Writing Format , Topics, Examples and Exercises for CBSE Class 8

Marking Scheme of Notice

Format title (Notice/Heading/Place/Date/Signature with Name and Designation) – 1 mark
Contents (a) Where? (b) When (c) Target group (d) Agenda
(All within 50 words) – 2 marks
Expression Coherence, spellings and grammatical accuracy – 2 marks

Notice Writing sample 1

The Residents’ Welfare Association, Green Park is organising a ‘Holi Fiesta’
in the locality. As the president of the association, draft a notice in not
more than 50 words informing the residents about the same. Give other
essential details too

Residents’ Welfare Association
Notice
10 Jan 2007
Holi Fiesta
The Residents’ Welfare Association is organising a Holi bash in the colony
as per the following details:
Date : 17 February 2007
Time : 9 am to 5 pm
Venue : Green Park Club
The residents are requested to come along with their families and friends
and add colour to the rejoicings.
Ravi
Ravi Kumar
President, RWA

Notice Writing sample 2

On the occasion of National Science and Technology Day, the school has
decided to organise a Science Fair. Vikram, the secretary of the Science
Society, wants to call a meeting of the office bearers of the society to
discuss the arrangements for the fair. Write a notice is not more than 50
words.

Delhi Public School, New Delhi
Notice
13 April 2007
Meeting of Science Society
On the occasion of National Science and Technology Day, the school has
decided to organise a fair. All office bearers are requested to attend a meeting
in the School Library on 16 April 2005 at 10 am to discuss the arrangements
for the fair.
Vikram
Vikram Singh
(Secretary, Science Society