Poster Making - Grade 11 English CBSE

Poster Making - Grade 11 English CBSE
Reference: Success CDS, CBSE Tuts, Brighton School, Pearson Education
Posters are used for giving information to a large group of people. A poster is not printed in a newspaper, but, like a notice, is put in a public place where many people can see it. Posters are used for giving information/publicity to cultural events. They are also used by the government, municipal authorities or NGOs to educate the common public about important issues.

1. Work sheet- 2020-21
CLASS-XI SUBJECT:
ENGLISH CHAPTER – POSTER WRITING



♦ When and where we use posters?
Posters are used for giving information to a large group of people. A poster is not printed in a newspaper,
but, like a notice, is put in a public place where many people can see it. Posters are used for giving
information/publicity to cultural events. They are also used by the government, municipal authorities or
NGOs to educate the common public about important issues.
This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to
show how the language is used. NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English will help you to write better answers
in your Class 11 exams. Because the Solutions are solved by subject matter experts.
Poster Writing Class 11 Format, Examples, Samples, Topics
Main Features of a Poster:
(a) Layout
 visually
 catchy title
 sketch or simple visuals
 fonts of different shapes and sizes
(b) Content
 theme/subject
 description/details related to the theme
 essential details, for example, date, time, venue
 names, i.e., issuing authority, organisers
(c) Expression
 organising and sequencing of content
 appropriate language
 creativity (language and design)
Posters recreate the basic moods and styles of three modes of communication, i.e., notices, advertisements,
and invitations. They should, thus, be so designed so as to captivate the onlookers. To achieve this, the
poster must use bold and capital letters, striking designs. Catchy phrases and slogans are the lifeline of
posters.
Posters can broadly be classified into the following categories:
 cultural show/exhibition/seminar/workshop/fair/fete etc.
 educational and student’s activities
 social theme/problems
 general

2. Question 1.
Prepare a poster to be put in the school entrance lobby announcing the Annual Athletic Meet of your school.
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3. Question 2.
Prepare a poster on behalf of the Municipal Authority of your city informing the citizens about how to
protect themselves against mosquitoes.
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Question 3.
Prepare a poster on behalf of an NGO to be placed in various parts of the city urging the people to save
trees.
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4. Question 4.
Prepare a poster on behalf of the Municipal Authority of your city advising citizens on ways to save water.
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Question 5.
Prepare a poster on behalf of the police advising people to protect themselves against burglars and robbers.
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Question 1:
Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50 words.
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5. Question 2:
Design a poster in not more than 50 words for your school library on the value of books and good reading habits. You may use slogans.
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6. Question 3:
As the manager of ‘Excellent Coaching Centre’ run by you, prepare a poster calling the attention of students desirous of attending IIT, CPMT
coaching to join your coaching centre.
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Question 4:
The Directorate of Education, Orissa State is organising an Essay Contest for all the students of the state. Prepare a suitable poster which can be
sent to different schools for display on their notice-board.

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TYPE II. CULTURAL & SPORTS
Question 5:
As the President of Leo Club of Temple Town, prepare a poster on behalf of Lions Club and Leo Club for ‘Diwali Mela’ to be held at Nehru Stadium,
mentioning some of the attractions.

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Question 6:
As Cultural Secretary of Ryan’s International School, Gurgaon, design a poster to announce the staging of a play in your school.
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9. Question 7:
Prepare a graceful poster for the Inter-School Poetic Recitation contest that the Hindi Sahitya Sabha of your school is organising to celebrate the
birthday of Munshi Prem Chand.
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Question 8:
Design a poster in not more than 50 words about the need for Regular Exercise. You may use slogans.
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10. Question 9:
Design a poster for promoting good health through ‘Health Mela’.
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Question 10:
Tourism Department, Government of Uttaranchal has launched an ambitious plan to develop adventure sports and eco tourism activities in the
state. Prepare a suitable poster for display at important public places /publication in newspapers.

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TYPE III. GENERAL
Question 11:
You are making an effort to spread the message of communal harmony. Prepare a poster with catchy slogans to be displayed in the school
premises. (Word limit: 50 words)

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Question 12:
Prepare a poster advising people not to take alcoholic drinks illustrating the danger of consuming alcohal. Your illustration should be in conformity
with the theme provided to you.
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Question 13:
Prepare a poster on kindness of animals to be displayed in the city at public places appealing to people to show kindness to animals.

13. OR
Design a poster for promoting kindness towards animals.
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Question 14:
Design a poster to launch ‘Tree Plantation Campaign’ in the area surrounding your school.
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14. Question 15:
Design a poster for promoting the need for joining the Defence Services.
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