Tamilnadu State Board Class 10 English Message Writing
♦ Message Writing (Text Book Page No.: 140-141)
A Message is an informal means of communication. The receiver of the message has to sift through the given message and pick out the most vital bits of information.
Then, he/she should be able to reproduce that information in order to convey it to the person for whom it is intended.
Format :
- Date:
- Time:
- Name of person to whom the message is directed
- Body of the message
- Name of the writer
Points to remember :
- While writing the body of the message, the following points have to be kept in mind
- Only the most important details should be written.
- No new information should be added.
- Grammatically correct sentences should be used.
- Indirect or reported speech should be used.
- The message should be presented within a box.
- The word limit for a message is 50 words (only the words in the body of the notice are counted).
Example :
Riya, a student of class ten, is instructed by her teacher to convey to her classmates about the English Literary club competitions which are to be held on 09.04.2019 in a nearby Government school.
Answer:
MESSAGE
03 April 2019
Dear friends Srikanth |
Exercise:
Draft a message on the following situations.
1. The following is a telephonic conversation between Venkat and his sister. As Venkat’s sister had to leave for her dance classes, she leaves a message for her mother. Write the message in not more than 50 words.
Venkat : Can I speak to mom?
Veen : She has gone out
Venkat : I have to leave for Coimbatore tomorrow at 4 a.m. forthe Inter-School Football Match. Please ask her to get my bag packed as I will be back home late in the evening after practice.
Veen : I will.
Answer:
MESSAGE
12th April, 2019 Mom,
Venkat called up to inform that he has to leave for Coimbatore tomorrow at 4 a.m. for Inter-School Football Match. You are requested to pack his bag as he will return home late in the evening after his football practice. Veena. |
2. Read the conversation between Sam and Joseph. Sam was going out and so he left a message for his father. Write the message in about 50 words.
Joseph : Can I speak to Mr. Simon?
Sam : I am sorry He is out of station.
Joseph : When is he expected back?
Sam : He will be home by tomorrow evening
Joseph : Could you please remind him that Anil’s wedding is on March 30th? We had planned to go together. But since my son is in hospital, I will not be going for the wedding. George is free and he can join him. Tell him to give me a ring when he returns.
Sam : Sure, uncle.
Joseph : Thank you, Sam.
Answer:
MESSAGE
27th March,2019,
Dad, Sam. |
3. Imagine you are Geetha. Read the following conversation and write a suitable message for jour mother in 50-60 words.
Anitha : Hi! I’m Anitha on the line. Is aunty at home?
Geetha : No. she has gone to visit my grandparents. Is there any problem?
Anitha : No, I just wanted to inform her that we have a special ‘Havan’ tomorrow at 9 a.m. at out Place. My mother has specially invited all of you.
Geetha : Okay. Thanks! I’ll inform her and we will definitely come.
Answer:
MESSAGE
7th March, 2019
Dear mom, Geetha |