DEBATE WRITING 1

                                 

Points to Remember

Debate is a discussion communicating one’s argument and views on a subject in front of an audience. It always has two sides – propositional and oppositional. A debater has to take a stand either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the given topic, and an opponent questions him. A good debater is one who convinces the audience to agree with his own point of view on the given topic. 

Tips and Guidelines:

·         Choose your area of debate. Understand the requirement of the topic you are working on.

·         You need to choose whether you want to argue ‘for’ or ‘against’ the motion. However, being well aware of the content of the opponent is useful and an added benefit.

·         Be prepared and coolheaded. Staying on the right track is extremely essential for proving your point well before your opponent. Your written speech has to be very thorough.

·         Use your resources well, keeping in mind the various advantages and disadvantages your topic might have. Study well and prepare your introduction; it is important to give the initial views in a precise manner.

·         Outline your main points and put emphasis on them in order to make your opponent judge your position as a strong one. Breaking down your topic into smaller points can trigger your memory during the debate.

·         You should also prepare yourself to respond to your opponent’s arguments. So, it is imperative to study the matter in depth.

Format of Debate Writing

1.    Address the listeners/Audience

A) Start by addressing the  people present there (e.g. Respected Judges, teachers etc.)

B) Greet them (e.g. Good Morning, Good Evening etc.)

2.    Opening Lines

Mention the topic of the debate for the benefit of the listeners.

3.    Body

Put forward and explain your views with suitable example and analogies/comparisons.

4.    Conclusion

Prove your point of view as the right and the most important point.

5.    Closing Note

Thank the audience for patiently listening to the debate.

SPEECH WRITING 2

                                      

Sample Speeches

Q. 1. The recent changes in the evaluation system of education are a hot topic of discussion. Your principal decides to address the topic in the school assembly. Write a speech for her. The topic is: ‘Is CCE better than board exams?’
Answer:

Is CCE Better than Board Exams?

Good morning teachers and my dear students. Today, I would like to address the question whether CCE or Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation is better than board exams.
As we know major changes have been brought about in our education system. The new scheme of education brings a whole new picture to the traditional education system. It aims to divide the syllabus into two semesters, thereby reducing the burden and mental pressure on students. Promoting comprehensive study, the new system would lead to improved performance of the students.
Besides academic help, it introduces grade system which evaluates important qualities like teamwork, innovation, behaviour, etc. This would help in the development of the overall personality of students. However, there are some disadvantages in this system, which include the difficulties it poses in the marking system and the over-engagement of students in projects. Nonetheless, I think students are going to reap the benefits of this change eventually.
Thank you.

Q.2. You are deeply affected by the negative impact of television commercials on children. You decide to give a speech in your school assembly. Write this speech using the following notes.

• Children imitate • Promote smoking etc. • No censor • Bad habits • obesity

Answer: Television Commercials and Children

Good morning to our Principal, teachers and my dear friends. I stand before you to deliver a small speech on the harmful effects that television commercials can have on young children.

Every program on the TV has commercial breaks. Many of these advertisements and commercials have adverse affects on children. Young children often take the things shown on TV to be real. For example, they may try to imitate the stunts presented in the motorcycle commercials. Some advertisements might seem to promote smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc. To check the correct form of projection, concerned authority needs to censor the ads. Again, clever and striking rendering often attract children to unhealthy food. Many children turn obese due to the bad habits encouraged by such commercials.

It is important to realize that screening is not really possible when it comes to advertisements. Hence, an overall check has to me done. All commercials should be made keeping in mind the children viewership.

 Thank you.

Practice Question

Q. Your mother is deeply affected by the increase in beggars in your locality. She asks you to use this as a topic in your inter-school speech competition. Write a speech on ‘offering money to beggars should not be promoted’. Use the given notes.

• Lack of self motivation

• Reduces efficiency

• Fulfils unnecessary wants

• Begging is banned

Vocab Clue:

Offering Money to Beggars, discouraged, social evil , begging symbolises lack of self-motivation,  deprived people resort to begging, reduces efficiency as it gives an easy way out.  in genuine need or just trying to befool the people. the money actually used for constructive purposes or merely to fulfil unnecessary wants. does not count in the growth of the country, In various countries, begging is banned, , self-respect, one’s priority, look up to someone else for his sustenance.

SPEECH WRITING1

                                       

Speech is a medium of putting forward one’s views on a subject in front of an audience.

FORMAT

You may write your speech in three paragraphs. It should include a title, opening line(s), middle (or main) paragraph and the concluding paragraph.

Opening lines begin with addressing the listeners and introducing the topic of the speech.

(Example: Respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. Today, I have received an opportunity to express my views on the topic “Conservation of Wild Life”.)

Middle paragraph or the main paragraph may include the following:

• A discussion on the main issues of the topic.
• One’s own views on the topic.
• Use of idioms, proverbs or quotations to base one’s argument.
• A few points based on the pros and cons of the given subject.

Concluding paragraph may answer the key problem or issue addressed in the speech or suggest measures to curb the problem. Please remember that your speech should end with a closing note like “I thank you for listening with patience,” etc.

STORY WRITING 2

                                            

 Sample stories

Q. 1. Write a short story based on a mysterious phone call from the hints provided to you.
Mr. and Mrs. Gupta were grief stricken by Rajesh's death, who had been their servant for over 14 years. It was an accident which left painful memories etched on the minds of the Guptas. As time passed, they started regaining momentum of their busy lives. However, soon they started getting blank calls at night…..
Answer:
Mr. and Mrs. Gupta were grief stricken by Rajesh's death, who had been their servant for over fourteen years. It was an accident which left painful memories etched on the minds of the Guptas. As time passed, they started regaining momentum of their lives. However, soon they started getting blank calls at night. These calls always came after they had gone off to sleep and that too on their landline. It was a pain to get off the bed, and the routine soon became frustrating and irritating as no one spoke on the other end. However, one night Mrs. Gupta noticed that the door was unlocked. Before long the couple realised that the phone rang only when they had left the door unlocked. And eventually, it dawned on them that this might be a way in which Rajesh wanted to inform them about their carelessness, taking care of their safety even after he had died.

Q.2. One morning, Sachin goes for a morning walk, on his way, he meets a zombie who was returning to his graveyard. Sachin finds the encounter strange and interesting. He decides to write a story about his experience for the school magazine. Complete the story on his behalf.
One morning as I went for a morning walk, I noticed some bushes shaking. Since, it was not a windy morning, it seemed unnatural. Out of curiosity I walked towards the bush and to my utter amazement…..
Answer:
One morning as I went for a morning walk, I noticed some bushes shaking. Since it was not a windy morning, it seemed unnatural. Out of curiosity I walked towards the bush and to my utter amazement, saw a zombie! It hurried towards the nearby graveyard and I followed him. He seemed a little uncomfortable but he did not dissuade me from following him. After reaching the graveyard, he asked me to sit with him. He told me fascinating things about their nature and lifestyle. He also told me how upset he was with the wrong depiction of zombies in the movies. I felt embarrassed at our puny perspective about such sweet and friendly beings. Although I wanted to know more about them, he suddenly stood up and left in a jiffy. Suddenly, I was all alone in the graveyard. Till this day I have been trying to assess the feasibility of the encounter. 

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Complete the given story.
Once there was a man who hated insects. One morning, he woke up to find himself turned into a spider._____________________________________________________________________________
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The foul smell of the shoes chokes him. He struggles hard and ultimately comes out of it. Gradually, he feels hungry and makes his way to the kitchen. _____________________________________________________________________________
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otherwise, he would have been crushed to death by her. Suddenly, he is woken up by the buzzing of the alarm clock and he feels relieved to realize that it was just a dream.

STORY WRITING 1

                                

Points to Remember

Story writing is a creative writing exercise.  Students are given few lines of the beginning of the story and are required to complete the rest of the story using their own imagination.
Points to remember:
1. A story does not follow any format and is written in paragraphs.
2. It is usually written in passive voice.
3. The ideas should be systematically presented.
4. Although, marks are not deducted for exceeding the word limit, a story should be written within 120-150 words.
5. Marks may be deducted for grammatical errors and mistakes in the spellings and punctuation marks.
6. Marks are awarded on the content, expression and creativity of the write-up. Therefore, special care should be taken to maintain the coherence, accuracy and fluency of the content.

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