1. DRAFT OF INTERVIEW
While taking interview, we can use
following points or add more of our own as per the interviewee.
• Future plans
• Inspiration
• Overcoming hurdles/ struggle
• Coach/ mentor/ guide/ teacher
• Message for the youngsters
• Family support
• Alternate career choice
• First or maiden award/ achievement
/success /setbacks
• Turning point in life/ success
formula/technique
Section
of the interview
1. Introduction: Welcoming/Greeting, Introduction of the
guest/Occasion
2. Opening questions
3. Main body
4. Concluding questions
5. Summing up: Concluding statement, expressing
gratitude
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Following are some general questions which can be used to prepare
a draft of interview in the answer sheet. The students are advised to read
carefully who is the interviewee or to whom you are going to interview and
then select the questions from the list given below. If the following
questions do not match with the given interviewee, the students can frame
their own questions as per the interviewee and his/her field.
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(The students are expected to begin a draft of interview
with the following introductory paragraph.)
2. Who
inspired you to start your work in this field?
3. Who is
your role model in this field?
4. What
obstacles did you face so far in this field?
5. Who
helped you to overcome problems to be successful in this field?
6. What
is your future plan in your mind?
7. How do
you feel now in this field?
8. How do
your family members support you?
9. What
is your significant contribution as (write post of
interviewee here)?
10. How
would this event impact your career?
11. What
is your ultimate goal in life?
12. How
do your fans/people around you respond to your work/success?
13. What
is the best thing that changed in your village/city/field?
14. What
experience particularly do you want to share with us?
15. What
message do you want to give to the youngsters of India?
Thank
you sir for being here today and shared your views and experiences with us.
Definitely the discussion in this interview revealed much more than what we
knew about you. I wish you all the best in the future.
2. FILM REVIEW
Example: 1
Write a review of a film that you have recently seen. Write your review based on any four points given below.
Name of the characters (Major and minor)
About the story of the film
Why did you like or not like the film
Special features of the film
Action/direction/music/songs/setting
Ans-Review of the film-'SHOLAY'
Title of the film-SHOLAY
From the last five decades, the film 'Sholay' is known as a hit film in Bollywood. There are various elements that have made this movie blockbuster in the film industry. Sholay is considered a classic and one of the best Indian films.
The film 'Sholay' was produced by G. P. Shippy and directed by Ramesh Shippy. This adventure film is written by well-known duo of Hindi Salim-Javed who are also famous for the films like Deewar, Mr. India, Zanjeer etc. The music maestro is R. D. Burman for the songs in this film and the lyrics were written by Anand Baksi. The song 'Ye Dosti' has everlasting memory for the fans of this film.
All the events in this film are well-arranged and told systematically. Definitely, one event leads to another episode smoothly throughout the film. The retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) with the help of Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachhan) tries to capture the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini as Basanti and Jaya Bahaduri as Radha play vital roles in the story of this film. Soorma Bhopali's Bhopali accent and jailer's comic way of communication really make us laugh in this film.
The film Sholay was shot in Ramnagara, in the southern state Karnataka, over the span of two and half year having the length of 198 minutes.
When realized how much Thakur has suffered from Gabbar, Veeru and Jai decide not to take money as a reward and promise Thakur of capturing Gabbar alive. All characters including Sambha and Kalia performed well in this film. Amjad Khan after performed as Gabbar , a villainous character, he gained a lot of popularity.
The film 'Sholay' is really well-directed and being a perfect fusion of varied cinematic element, this film owes commendable cinematography.
Inclusively, the film Sholay is first rate movie.
Example: 2
Write a review of a film that you have recently seen in about 100/150 words.
Ans-Review of the film 'Baghban'
Title of the film-BAGHBAN
Before two decades, Hindi film named 'Baghban' was released on 3 October 2003. This film is not a portrayal of any individual but it is about the conflict between the past and future in the life of all old parents. The film depicts the realistic picture of weary shoulders and trembling hands of old parents with which their children learnt how to walk. The film also throws light on how the generation gap affects the relationships between old parents and their children.
In fact, the idea for the film Baghban came to producer B. R. Chopra during his tour across Europe in the 1960s when he stayed at a hotel next to a retirement house. Therefore the story of this film was written by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son Ravi Chopra. Aadesh Shrivastav composed the soundtrack for this film and lyrics were written by Sameer. The story of the film was written by B. R. Chopra along with co-writers Achala Nagar, Satish Bhatnagar, Ram Govind and Shafiq Ansari.
The story or plot of the film revolves around the family of Raj Malhotra(Amitabh Bachhan) his wife, Pooja (Hema Malini) who have been married for 40 years. After retirement, Raj and Pooja want to lead their life with their four sons Ajay, Sanjay, Rohit and Karan. They also have adopted son Alok (Salman Khan) who marries Arpita (Mahima Chaudhary). Their sons want to split them and think they may refuse the offer but Raj and Pooja accept to live with them separately. After receiving poor treatment from their sons, both write each other about pain their separation has caused. Finally, they leave the house and when their sons ask their parents to forgive them but Raj and Pooja refused to do so. However, Alok helps them before the publication of the Raj's book 'Baghban'. All the events and episode in this film are skillfully interwoven altogether.
When Chopra revived it, principal photography began in July 2002 in Film City with cinematographer Barun Mukharjee.
As a whole, the director has been successful in coming with good performances from the lead actors. The film has definite moral. The children should remember what struggle, hard work their parents went through to make their sons' lives happy, comfortable and successful. The film also makes us aware of the fact that children should always respect and love old parents and be often grateful to them for what they have done for them.
3. EXPANSION OF IDEA
Expansion of idea is to elaborate an idea in a paragraph form.
Paragraph: A Para is necessarily a series of connected sentences which develops one topic sentence.
Topic sentence: It is a subject/proposition/ statement expressed in a sentence. A good topic sentence is brief and encapsulates the central theme.
Ideally it is written in three parts-
(1) Introductory para
(2) Core content
(3) Concluding para.
(Note : Topic sentence can never be removed from a paragraph.)
Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb-
Travel Broadens the Mind
Travelling is the best form of education, as learning from the environment is more effective. If you live all your life in the same place, you are like the proverbial frog in a well. You become narrow-minded. You do not know what the world outside is truly like. There is no doubt that travelling broadens the mind and enlivens the spirit. Apart from viewing of natural and historical sights, travelling enables a person to meet different people and study their customs, modes of dressing, culture and languages at close quarters. Meeting different people makes a person broad-minded and tolerant. Travelling brings people closer and broadens one's outlook. It removes prejudices and helps a person to become a citizen of the world in the true sense. Therefore, never lose any opportunity to travel. It will be an experience well worth the time and money spent on it. The world is a book and he who stays at home reads only one page.
A Bad Workman Always Blames His Tools
People can generally be classified into two groups those who have talents and those who have not. A really talented person succeeds in his work. He makes use of his abilities properly and achieves good results. He is confident of doing his work. He uses his tools in the right way, even if they are not excellent. At the same time, if a badly talented person even if given excellent tools, fails to achieve good results. His talents are limited. He tries to find lame excuses for his failure to achieve good results. He blames his tools for the bad work he has done. He does not want to admit that he is a bad workman. He deliberately forgets the fact that his talents are limited. Even if good opportunities are provided for the less talented person, he fails to exploit such chances and succeed in life. But if the talented person is given the right opportunity, he makes use of it to the full, thereby achieving his goal in life. While the former blames the opportunities and people around him for his failure, the latter without complaint utilizes them and succeeds in life.
4. VIRTUAL MESSAGE
What is summarizing?
The word ‘summary’ means substance, abstract, condensed statement. All these words mean the same thing at bottom. It is also called ‘precise-writing’. Simply speaking, summary means a condensation of a long passage reducing it to 1/3 of its length but easy to grasp the ideas from it.
How to summarize the given passage:
When a student is given a passage to summarize it, what he needs to do is to point out the main points and omit what is only subsidiary. For this, he is expected to make a summary as follows:
1. Read the given passage carefully at least for two times and get the contents of it. We cannot make a good summary unless we have carefully studied and understood the material we want to summarize.
2. Avoid all colloquial expressions, a catalogue of particular things, proverbs, quotations, figures of speech, illustrations, reasons, arguments, and examples.
3. A summary should be written in reported speech.
4. A summary is always written in our own words.
5. To shorten the length of a passage, a word for a phrase, a phrase for a clause should be used.
6. In doing all activities, originality of the passage must not be lost. An original force of the given passage must be maintained in our summary.
7. Don’t add your own points though you have additional information about the contents of the passage.
8. A summary should be in all probability in one paragraph.
9. The language of the summary should be clear and simple.
10. It should not be longer than one third of the original passage.
11. Figurative language should not be used in summary.
12. Suggest suitable title.
Heading or Title:
From the examination point of view, we are asked to supply a suitable title or heading for our summary. Here we need to find some word, or phrase, or short sentence that will sum up the main subjects of the passage. This may serve as our heading or title we desire for.
Occasionally, the passage may have the topic sentence which can be used as the title or heading of the summary. This topic sentence is always found at the beginning or at the end. But if the subject matter is not clarified from the first or the last sentence, try to get a clear idea of the subject from the passage as whole, and condense it in suitable heading, or find out some apt word or phrase from the given passage, and use that as title.
If the passage consists of a story, then select the major character or main event around which the whole story revolves, as the title of the summary.
Example:
Trees are useful to us in many ways. They give us cool shade. They also provide fruits to eat and firewood to burn. They give us timber to build houses with and various items of furniture. They also give us papers on which our books are printed.
More important than all this is that they supply the atmosphere with oxygen, which is essential for life. Here, by trees we mean all the vegetation including grass, shrubs, creepers, etc.
Animals and human beings breathe in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide. Green plants absorb this carbon dioxide and, with the help of sunlight, turn it into food and oxygen. Carbon is used to make starch and oxygen is released into the atmosphere.
But most important of all, trees, and in fact all plants, help to protect the surface of the earth and prevent floods. Our earth has a covering of fine soil on the surface and this covering takes millions of years to form. But sometimes a single heavy shower washes away this valuable soil. This does not happen in forests or other places where there are plenty of trees. The tree stops the free flow of water and their roots hold the soil together, thus the soil is protected from being washed away. Moreover forest soil quickly absorbs rain water and thus helps to prevent sudden floods. (227 words)
Summary:
Trees Are Useful
Trees are very useful as they provide us with fruits, firewood, timber and paper. But most importantly, they provide oxygen, which is essential for us to live. They also prevent soil erosion and floods. Trees help to hold the soil together and the roots soak up water quickly, so flooding does not occur, nor does the soil wash away.(61 words)
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SPEECH:
How to prepare an effective speech?
Introduction:
As man is a social being, he has to establish and maintain relationship with other people for various reasons. This can be done through the process of conversation. A conversation is a communication by two or more people, often on a particular topic. It is an ideal form of communication in some respect, since they allow people with different views of a topic to learn from each other.
1. Determining the purpose
2. Sensible
3. Persuasive
4. Proper use of language
(The topic of the speech should not be declared instantly after salutation or greeting)
Introduction: In the introduction, within a short time (with two or three sentences in written form) we have to invite the readers to the subject of our speech. We can begin either a challenging question or drastic statement or interesting quotation or funny joke etc. The speaker can also show the picture related to topic and ask question to the readers. It is necessary for the writer or the orator to make sure whether his or her opening leads to the subject of his/her speech.
Ending: We must thank you the audience and the organizers.
Prepare a short speech to be delivered before your class on “Eye Donation.”
Ans: Eye Donation
Good morning everybody…..!
Have you ever heard the name of John Milton in English literature? What is peculiar about him? You know he had gone completely blind in his adulthood. Do you know how painful is the blindness? Just try to shut your eyes for a moment…….What do you feel? Horrible, restlessness and uneasiness……. Only darkness! How long did that darkness last? For a moment! Can you imagine the condition of those people who suffer from blindness forever?
My friends, what is blindness all about? Today they call it ‘Visual Impairment.’ Can we help to solve this problem? Are you aware of the number of blind in
Friends, we who are blessed with the gift of Vision should do something ……
It is our social responsibility to try and reduce these numbers and the only way we can do that is by Donating our Eyes.
Friends, you can also help by joining voluntary organizations to promote Eye Donation.
Friends, you can bring light into the world of the Visually Impaired. Spread the word, create awareness, and persuade people to commit themselves to this act of Charity.
If you love humanity you will pledge your Eyes.
I thank you all respected dignitaries, my friends, chief guest and everybody who are present here.
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NOTE-MAKING
What is note making?
The concept of ‘Note-making’ is an important activity in language. It shares some similarities as well as dissimilarities with another concept like 'Mind-Mapping', ‘Summarizing’. Note-making is an activity in which main points and sub-points are jotted down to keep ideas in our mind.
Purpose of note-making:
In fact the process of note-making serves various purposes in our study. Some of them are as follows:
1. To classify main points and subsidiary points.
2. To keep main ideas in our mind.
3. To revise or remind main points quickly.
4. It is a short cut to remember any long passage.
5. To strengthen or master key ideas.
How to make a note:
1. The given passage should be scanned or read once or twice and underline main points and subsidiary points.
2. The note should be made only with the help of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Generally, grammatical words such as articles, prepositions, pronouns, conjunctions are avoided.
3. All the main points should be placed in a logical manner.
4. Important examples and points should be highlighted with underline.
5. Remember the note is never made with the help of complete sentences.
6. One must follow accuracy, neatness, clarity, etc. in note-making.
Types of note- making:
There are three types of note-making. They are as follows:
1. Tree diagram
2. Tabular diagram
3. Jotting or noting down main points and sub points
Note: 1.
Remember incomplete sentences are used in ‘Note-making’ and complete sentences are used in ‘Summarizing’.
Note: 2.
In the third type of note-making, Arabic numerals like 1, 2, 3… Roman numerals like I, II, III ….or i, ii, iii… Capital alphabets of English like A, B, C… Or small alphabets like a, b, c… symbols like *,—,ì,.. are used to denote main and sub points. But once you select Arabic numeral 1 to denote the first main point, all the remaining main points should be denoted by next Arabic numerals i. e. 2, 3, 4… Similarly it also applies to sub points.
For example-1
1. Read the following passage and complete the corresponding tree diagram.
Soil is an important part of our biosphere. It is the uppermost layer of the earth. Indeed soil, like water and air, supports life on the earth. The worth of soil was unknown to man. Man realized the real virtue of soil when he learnt the art of cultivating different types of
crops from the soil. Man wanted more food. So he cultivated more lands destroying jungles. This led to soil erosion.
We cannot blame man alone for soil erosion. Different natural factors also are responsible. Heavy winds, rains and forest fires also lead to soil erosion. Soil erosion has many bad effects. It has resulted in the conversion of many hectares of fertile land into barren waste lands. Heavy floods occur due to soil erosion. It is high time that man should prevent soil erosion. Man has started contour farming as preventive method. Dams and walls are made to prevent soil from being washed away.
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2. Read the following passage and make a note of it in a tabular form with the help of clues provided:
In India a variety of food crops are grown in various states of the country. The food crops production depends upon the variations in climatic conditions, geographical locations and availability of water supply and cultivation practices. Major food crops grown in India are-rice, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, etc.
Rice is the staple food crop. Our country is the second largest producer of rice in the world. It is kharip crop and requires high temperature, [above 20 degree] and annual rainfall above 100 cm. It is grown in the plains of north and north eastern India, coastal areas. Rice is produced in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Wheat is the second most important food crop. It requires 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall. Requires a cool growing season and a bright sunshine at the time of ripening. The major wheat-producing states are Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Millets-Jowar, Bajra and ragi are the important Millets grown in India. It is a rain fed crop mostly grown in the moist areas, millets producing states are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Maize is Kharip crop it requires temperature between 21 degrees to 27 degrees. Maize producing states are Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. It is rainfed. Kharip as well as Rabi-crop. All these crops are very important in India.
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For example-3
3. Read the following extract and make a note of main and sub points.
Science is systematized body of knowledge which collects facts analyses them and establishes a causal relationship of particular phenomenon. Sciences can be divided into natural and social sciences. Natural science is mainly connected with the physical world. It includes both physical and biological sciences. Physical sciences consist of physics, chemistry, geography, etc., and deal with inanimate or non-living things. Biological Science includes biology, zoology, physiology etc. and deals with the living beings or organisms. In natural sciences experiments can be conducted under controlled conditions to find out the causal relationship between different factor or elements to establish a principle or law. Under social sciences we study subjects like economics, sociology, history philosophy, and etc Social sciences study interaction of person with society. It deals with questions concerning social life. A person’s behaviour in society that is his social life can not be experimented under controlled conditions. Therefore, there can not be exact, precise laws of principles in social sciences.
Ans-
The Classification of Sciences
1. Natural Science
ìConnected with physical world
I. Physical science
a. Physics
b. Chemistry
c. Geography
d. Zoology
e. Physiology
II. Biological science
a. Biology
2. Social Science
a. Economics
b. Sociology
c. History
d. Philosophy
ìInteractions of persons with society
ìSocial life
ìPerson’s behaviour
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• What is an Email?
Electronic mail (also known as email or e-mail) is one of the most commonly used services on the Internet, allowing people to send messages to one or more recipients. Email was invented by Ray Tomlinson in 1972.
• Why use Email?
The operating principle behind email is relatively simple, which has quickly made it the most popular service used on the Internet. As with a traditional postal service, for your message to reach your recipient, all you need to know is their address. Its two main advantages over "paper mail" are the speed at which the email is sent (practically instantaneous) and the lower cost (included with the cost of an Internet connection). What's more, email can be used to instantaneously send a message to several people at once.
Dos and Don'ts for E-mail Etiquettes.
Dos
1. Have a clear subject line. 2. Use a professional salutation. 3. Recheck your e-mail. 4. Keep private material confidential. 5. Keep your email short and flawless. Stay concise. 6. Check your attachments before sending. 7. Include your name or a signature with additional details and contact information. Don't forward email without permission
Don'ts
1. Don’t forget your signature. 2. Don’t use humour and sarcasm. 3. Don’t assume the recipient knows what you are talking about. 4.Don’t punctuate poorly. 5.Don't hit 'Reply All'. 6. Don’t think that no one but the intended recipient will see your email. (No predictions) 7.Don't forward email without permission.
List of information to be included in the email message-
1. Subject Line
Don't forget to include a clear Subject Line in your email. Use the subject line to summarize why you are emailing. Some examples of strong subject lines.
2. Salutation
Use an appropriate salutation
3. First Paragraph
The first paragraph of your email should include information on why you are writing. Be clear and direct.
4. Middle Paragraph
It is little bit descriptive about what you have mentioned in the first paragraph. Be concise and flawless with relevant punctuation.
5. Final Paragraph
Conclude your message with proper words as per the subject.
6. Email Signature
First Name, Last Name
How to CC and BCC properly:
The carbon copy (CC) and blind carbon copy (BCC) tools are tricky. Sometimes they're useful, but if used improperly, they can be problematic
Format E-mail Template for students-
Write an email to congratulate your friend on getting the first prize in essay competition. Use template of email to express your thoughts.
Write an e mail to your friend who has not contacted you for a long time.
WRITINGSKILL-BOOK REVIEW
How to write impressive book review?
What are the steps for writing a book review?
1. Introduce the book and discuss what it is about.
2. Choose a particular aspect of the book to discuss.
3. Evaluate the book.
4. Suggest any changes or improvements the author might make.
5. Conclude with your thoughts on the book.
You have recently read a book. Write a Book Review on the same with the help of the following points.
Book Review Format
- Title of the book
- Subject/Story/Information
- Language/Style/Presentation
- Benefits/Message
Book Review: Wings of Fire by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari
Introduction:
Book Name: Wings of Fire
Author Name: A P J Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari
Genre: Autobiography
Language: English
“Wings of Fire” An Autobiography of Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Mr. Arun Tiwari, a well-known missile scientist was a colleague of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr. Kalam examines his early life, effort, hardship, fortitude, luck, and the chance that eventually led him to lead Indian space research, nuclear and missile programs.
About the Author
“Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam” his full name, The author was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
Greatly admired all over India, he was a scientist by profession, who played a leading role in developing the country’s missile program. From humble roots in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Dr. Kalam in an inspirational autobiography ‘ The Wings of Fire’ traces the rise and the make he made his life.
Arun Tiwari rose to fame as an author with his book Wings of Fire, which he co-authored with Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He has written several books and co-authored five books with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He contributed to the design of the missiles. Tiwari has been the director at the Cardiovascular Technology Institute in Hyderabad. He received the Defence Technology Spinoff Award for developing the Kalam-Raju stent.
About the Book:
This book contains the life of a simple yet determined person. There is so much knowledge and good things that everybody can extract from this book. Reading this book is a very heartwarming and beautiful experience.
This book contains a very detailed description of how great things can be achieved through simple thoughts. This book conveys the message of the authors that always keep your dream high, your goal clear, plan perfectly and do hard work.
The story is all about a warm and intensely personal, deeply passionate, common boat – owner’s son who has become India’s most distinguished living technocrat. The pure faith in God and deep kindness, dealing life with positivity, science, and technological advancements, love toward one country and many more things are mentioned in this book.
The book is full of insights, personal moments, and life experiences of Dr. APJ Kalam. It gives us an understanding of his journey of success.
This is a story of a boy who was born in a normal and middle-class family. He had a curiosity about aeronautical engineering. He faced so many failures during launching the satellite called SLV [Satellite Launching Vehicle] but he proved that anything can be achieved by keep trying because when you become a failure then you go one step closer to success.
The author, by narrating his life journey evokes the reader to identify with one’s inner fire and potential, for he was of the firm belief that each one of us was born with the strength and potential to make a tangible change in the world. How he inspired himself to achieve his dream and how he went about accomplished so much is what the book captures nicely.
The book recollects many anecdotes and stories from childhood, his time at school and college. He wrote the time spent at the Langley Research Center, NASA and Wallops Flight Facility gets a lot of attention.
Personal tragedies have not left been left out. The time when he lost his father and how he felt when conferred with many awards like the Padma Bhushan have been written in much detail.
The second half of the book deals with the author, the scientist who made a significant contribution in developing the country's guided missile program, a pioneering effort for the security of the nation.
My view
I hope this book is best suited for reading for teenagers and youths, to dream and to dare. It shows, how a person from a modest background ends up being the first citizen of a nation of one billion.
In this book, there is something that everybody can extract from and worthy of being read by every Indian. A very detailed description of how great things can be achieved through simple thoughts. Always keep your dream high, set your goals clear, plan perfectly and work through people. I will suggest never miss reading this great book if you haven’t yet.
Book review of 'Ek Hota Carver' by Veena Gavankar
Introduction:
Book Name: Ek Hota Carver
Author Name: Veena Gavankar
Genre: Debut novel and biography
Language: Marathi
About the Author
Former librarian and an avid reader, the author has written this book in 1979 and has followed up with numerous books.
About the Book
Recently I have read a book by Veena Gavankar. The book is in Marathi on the life of George Washington Carver. It is a biography of the great a researcher of 19th century. George was the son of Mary a negro slave. She was living with Mozes Carver's family as he has bought her. One day Mary and her son were taken away by some dacoits to resell the slaves as were the practice in those days. Mozes tried to get back them and he succeeded in getting back only Mary's son in exchange of a horse. Mozes and his wife Suazanbai brought up this child as their child. He developed his interest in gardening. He was very weak and dumb child.
He was sent to Neose for schooling. It was a school for Negroes. By doing some odd jobs, he completed his schooling. He developed interest in painting and music too. He was good at education and started to speak without staggering. He was neglected higher education at Highland University because he was black. He got admission in State Lowa College.
George got his MS degree in Agriculture and Bacterial Botany and become a professor of the same. Then he was invited in the school of Tuskegee. He accepted the invitation and joined the school. Here he joined hands with Dr. Washington Booker to serve his people. He did many researches there for the welfare of farmers nearby. George Carver invented peanut butter, paints and cotton product. He prepared laboratory instruments from the waste. He made researches in groundnut, sweet root, cotton. He discovered some eatables.
My view
The book is very interesting. The narrator creates mental picture of that period before us. The language used here is simple and appropriate to the period. While reading the book, we became the part of it. The author of this book Veeena Gavankar has used her unique style giving details. The book introduces us with great researcher. It teaches us the hard work sacrifice and gratitude.
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Writing Skill-Leaflet
Collins English Dictionary defines leaflet as a piece of paper containing information about a particular subject.
Vocabulary.com defines leaflet as a paper advertisement or a folded brochure which is used to attract an audience or customers or consumers.
Guidelines to prepare excellent leaflet:
1. Always write essential words and phrases in the box drawn with pencil.
2. Use catchy and block headline.
3. Use effective concluding line.
4. Arrange all points serially.
5. Use words and phrases effectively.
6. Proverbs, saying and quotations can be used if needed.
7. Slogans are also considerably used depending on the topic.
8. Mention the title of the institution in block letter.
9. Also use qualifying sub-title.
10. Write down short sentences describing the glory of the institution or class.
11. Mention the fees and time of the particular course available in the institution or class.
12. Also write down the time of the batch in the class.
13. Use appropriate logos, pictures related to the topic.
14. Mention contact and location.
15. Use persuasive language.
For example-1
Prepare a leaflet on the computer class considering the following points:
-Make persuasive appeal
-Decorate with pictures
-Give information about offered courses
-Give details about duration, fees structure, concession, time etc.
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For example-2
Prepare a leaflet on the Yoga class considering the following points:
-Make persuasive appeal
-Importance of Yoga
-Timing
-Fees
Blog Writing-
History of blog writing:
A blog is a write-up that people share online.
It dates back to 1994.
In this online journal, you could talk about your daily life or share things you do.
However, people got an opportunity to communicate information in a new way.
So began the beautiful world of blogging.
What is a Blog?
A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject. Each entry is called a post.
Blog structure
The appearance of blogs changed over the course of time. Most blogs include some standard features and structure. Here are some common features that a typical blog will include:
• Header with the menu or navigation bar
• Main content area with highlighted or latest blog posts
• Sidebar with social profiles, favourite content, or call-to-action
Here's a list of reasons why people blog and how blogging can benefit your personal or professional life.
• Express yourself and share your passions.
• Make a difference.
• Share interesting information.
• Refine your writing skills.
• Learn how to make money online.
• Build your professional network.
Importance of Blogs | |
1. Blogs refine your thoughts | |
2. Blogs | reward the creator |
3. Blogs increase knowledge | |
4. Blogs | connect us to our people |
5. Blogs | give introverts a voice |
6. Blogs | reward the “new age” publishers |
7. Blogs accelerate discovery | |
8. Blogs | open up a world without borders |
How to Write a Blog Post in Five Easy Steps
Step 1 : Plan your blog post by choosing a topic, creating an outline, conducting research and checking facts.
Step 2 : Give it an attractive title.
Step 3 : Draft a headline that is both informative and will capture the reader’s attention.
Step 4 : Have an introduction, lead and concluding paragraph that sums up the blog post. Add your personal experience.
Step 4 : Use images to enhance your post, improve its flow, add humour, and explain complex topics. Use short paragraphs, simple and short sentences and words.
Step 5 : Edit your blog post. Make sure to avoid repetition. Read your post aloud to check its flow. Have someone else read it and provide feedback. Keep sentences and paragraphs short. It is alright to delete or modify your writing at the last moment. End your post with a discussion question.
Examples of blog writing:
Write a blog in about 100 to 150 words on 'Personality Development'.
 
Personality development is the relatively long-lasting pattern of bringing positive change in thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that distinguish individuals from one another. It means enhancing and grooming one’s outer and inner self to bring about a positive change in life. Each individual has a distinct persona that can be developed, polished and refined. The whole process of this development takes place over a period of time. Here are the few things that you can work out. · Smile. And smile some more. It adds to your face value and to your personality as well. · Read a few articles in the newspaper loudly. This will help in communicating fluently. · Follow table manners and etiquettes. · Take good care of health. · Prepare a chart that mentions your strength and weaknesses. Now concentrate on the letter and find ways to improve upon the same. · Spend some time alone concentrating on you and yourself alone. · Practice meditation and yoga. It will help you develop inner peace and harmony that will reflect outside. · Do not live a monotonous life. Be creative and do something new all the time. Nothing greater than the joy of creative satisfaction. Personality development is gaining more and importance because it enables people to create a good impression about themselves on others; it helps them to build and develop relationship, helps in your career growth and also helps to improve your financial needs. After all, personality development is nothing but a tool helps you realize your capabilities and your strength making you a strong, a happier and a cheerful person. |
Englishgrammarclass.com Posting as Dr. Tukaram Salunkhe Being healthy and fit in simple terms means taking good care of the body. Fitness and mental well-being are essential parts of a healthy life. We should remember that a healthy mind resides only in a healthy body. Good health of both mind and body helps one maintain the required energy level to achieve success in life. All of us must strive to achieve wholesome health. Protecting your body from the intake of harmful substances, doing regular exercises, having proper food and sleep are some of the important instances that define a healthy lifestyle. Being fit allows us to perform our activities without being lethargic, restless or tired. A healthy and fit person is capable of living the life to the fullest, without any major medical or physical issues. Being healthy is not only related to the physical well-being of a person, it also involves the mental stability or the internal peace of a person. Generally, a healthy diet consists of taking a proper and healthy food which includes eating green and fresh vegetables, fruits, having milk, eggs, minerals proteins and vitamins essential for a human’s lifestyle. Practicing Yoga including regular exercises in your daily routine also help you maintain your desired fitness, blood sugar and immunity level. Healthy habits improve your physical appearance, mental stability, ability to perform activities in a better way, which help you lead a stress-free lifestyle, maintaining happy moods, high energy levels, etc. each individual should take of one’s health on a priority; no single day should be skipped for making efforts on maintaining physical and mental fitness. Being happy is directly related to boosting your mental strength and health, so happiness can be considered as the result as well as the part of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Things to be done maintaining balanced healthy and fit lifestyle: 1. Drink ample water 2. Wash hands before and after meals 3. Do regular exercise 4. Proper intake of nutrients 5. Take regular sound sleep 6. Develop good habits |
What is an appeal?
Appeal-Handout/pamphlet/brochure:
The ‘Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary’ defines the word ‘Appeal’ as ‘an urgent and deeply felt request for money, help and information especially made by a charity or by the police’. An appeal is made either in the leaflet or handout or pamphlet or brochure. These are distributed among the public mostly by small business organizations, institutions, societies, communities, political parties and tourism industry. The basic purpose of this distribution is to spread their terms and conditions and qualitative features. Sometimes, they are drafted and distributed for fair and reasonable cause. Mostly and basically, the aim is to persuade and attract maximum people or customers. Therefore an appeal needs to be made in a particular language and style. It has to follow certain stylistic and linguistic features to catch an attention of public.
Language and other features:
e. g. GRAND (BRF) BLIND RELIEF FUND RALLY
2. An equally effective concluding line.
e. g. Make this rally a grand success for the blind and be a light to those in the dark.
3. The points or details in the handout should be included in proper sequence. Some of the points should be highlighted.
4. Effective words and phrases should be employed for persuasion.
e. g. grand success, noble cause etc.
5. Appropriate proverbs, saying and quotations should be used in accordance with the subject at a time.
e.g. Earth has for everybody’s need but not for anybody’s need.
6. Slogans are used to suggest an idea or a purpose quickly.
e. g. An eye for an eye, come one and come all etc
7. Sometimes an abrupt conclusion can be used to lead to curiosity.
More guidelines to prepare a draft of an appeal to make people aware of something.....
For example-1
1. Prepare an appeal for making the people aware about 'Tree-Plantation' with the help of following points-
a. Attractive slogan
b. Persuasive appeal
c. Information about the programme to be undertaken
d. Ask for contribution
e. Use pictures/decorative frame
Ans-
TREES ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS Trees are the roots of our existence They give us......Food and fruits Rubber and gum Medicines  Oxygen Help rainfall Prevent soil erosion Prevent floods PLANT TREES AND LIVE LONGER Tree Plantation Drive On Sunday 30th April, 2022 Shri Shivaji Vidya Mandir & Jr. College, Aundh Plant and grow more trees
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For example-2
2. Prepare an appeal making the public aware of the need of ‘Eye Donation’.
Make use of the following points:
a. Prepare an attractive slogan.
b. Make persuasive appeal.
c. Tell about the need for eye donation.
d. Add your own ideas.
Ans-
OFFER SIGHT TO THE BLIND Just shut your eyes and imagine the world, nothing but Darkness! Darkness! Darkness!  EYE DONATION · Let a blind person experience the joy of light. · Let his world be clearly seen by him. · Your Eye Donation can make a blind man see the world and enjoy Life. · He can get greatest happiness because of your kindness. Won’t you offer him a chance to see? Donate Eyes! Donate sight, to the blind!! Come forward –Be generous |
For example-3
3. Prepare a handout appealing to the public to be aware of ‘Saving Our Environment.’
Make use of the following points:
i.Use an attractive slogan
ii.Make persuasive appeal
iii. Inform about different programme
iv. Ask for contribution
v. Tell about importance to save environment
Ans-
Save Our Environment Earth has for everybody’s need but not for anybody’s greed If you kill Environment, she shall kill you! Experts warn that by 2025 every 6 out of 10 persons will suffer from some kind of chest diseases. The killer of course will be pollution!
WHOM TO BLAME? YOU AND I! Can pollution be avoided? Yes, if you wish!  Plant more trees. Stop city-growth. Use auto- vehicles only when most necessary. Make villages clean and pleasant. Keep the Environment clean: 1. Plant trees. 2. Save trees. 3. Avoid pollution in your area surroundings.
VANDEVI FOUNDATION has undertaken to help you to do the above. Contribute liberally. Even small amount is welcome. Send Cheque /DD/M.O. To VANDEVI FOUNDATION Post Box – 21, Shivaji Nagar, Pune. AWAKE, ARISE, ACT, OR FOREVER BE POLLUTED! |
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