Message writing

JKBOSE CLASS 10TH ENGLISH TULIP SERIES WRITING SKILLS 2018

1. Message Writing By:Tariq Ahmad Malik Master GHS Chinum

2. Message writing Messages carry information in a brief and condensed manner. Most of the items are incomplete sentence. Only words that are essential to convey the meaning are used. Important points. • Avoid writing complete sentences. • Avoid using “I” unless essential. • Use short verb phrase where possible. • Omit articles and other determiners.

3. Format of the message • Write Word “Message” on top of the box Now inside the box- • Write the time, day and date on the top. • Use brief salutation (Dear- Mr -). • Emphasize important parts by using capitals and underlining. • Complete sentences are not necessary. • Give detail of information (if required). • Do mention from whom and when the message was received. • Do not include any additional information. • End with your name.

4. Specimen Messages Q1. On behalf of the principal of your school, you, as school secretary are asked to draft a message from the notepad of the principal which has following content. a). Growing tendency of bringing mobile phones secretly by the students. b). Sending SMS’s, giving missed calls and even taking photos of the classmates. c). Indiscipline created. d). All class representatives including the staff secretary to attend the meeting.

5. Message 10am Friday 13/4/2018 Dear class representatives And staff secretary, Students have descended to creating indiscipline by bringing mobile phones to the school. They send SMS’s and give missed calls to their classmates and take photos as well. Hence the Principal wants you all to attend a meeting in his office at 02:00 pm today. Secretary Asif Ahmad Bhat

6. 2.You are the office clerk Bashir wani at BHSS Behrampora . Your principal hands over his notepad for writing a message. The notepad has following points . a). Growing Tendency of bunking the classes by the students. b). Indiscipline created their upon. c). All Class representatives including staff secretary to attend the meeting.

7. Ans. Message 16/4/2018 9:30am Monday The class representatives And staff secretary, Students have a growing tendency to bunk the classes and create indiscipline. So the principal wants you all to attend the meeting with him at 2:30pm in his office today. Office clerk Bashir Wani

8. Q3. Sameer is your neighbor's son. He is coming home from Bangalore. Since their telephone is out of order, he calls you to leave a message at his parent’s home about his arrival on 17th April by Indigo Airlines. Draft a message

9. Message 16/4/2018 3pm Monday Mr. Khaliq Your son Sameer is arriving on April,17,2018 , by the evening flight of Indigo Airlines. He dropped the message with us for your phone being out of order. Shahid

10. Q4. Your friend Arshad was selected as teacher by SSRB, on March, 17, 2018.You went there but he was away to attend the marriage function of his cousin. Draft a message for him.

11. Message 11:00am Sunday 18/03/2018 Dear Arshad , Came to your residence to congratulate you on your selection as a teacher . I am besides myself with joy for your success. Call me when you are back. Stay blessed . Shahid

12. Thanks for keeping with me