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📘 SECTION A – READING (22 Marks)

⏳ Suggested time: 20 minutes

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⭐ 1️⃣ Passage 1 – 12 Marks (5 minutes)

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Reading Passage 1 में full marks लाने के लिए ये 10 strategies follow करें:”

🔟 10 Strategies for Passage 1

1. Questions पहले पढ़ो → target ready.

2. Read with pencil in hand; underline facts.

3. Identify tone → sarcastic, critical, humorous.

4. Meaning निकालने के लिए 2 lines आगे-पीछे पढ़ो.

5. MCQs में elimination method.

6. Opinion-based answers में passage का viewpoint लिखो.

7. 40-word answer = 2 points + 1 example.

8. Overwriting नहीं — crisp answers.

9. Passage में facts को circle करो.

10. पूरे passage पर 8 minutes से ज्यादा नहीं.

⭐ 2️⃣ Passage 2 – Data Interpretation (10 Marks) – 5 minutes

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Data passage में imagination नहीं चाहिए, सिर्फ observation.
इन 10 strategies से 10/10 आएंगे:”

🔟 10 Strategies for Data Interpretation

1. Graph को 10 seconds observe करें.

2. Highest–lowest values पहचानो.

3. Trend words: rose, fell, dipped, remained stable.

4. Data units मत भूलो (%/crore/kg).

5. Comparison तभी लिखो जब पूछा जाए.

6. Formula: Point → Data → Conclusion

7. No imagination — सिर्फ visible facts.

8. 2-mark answer → 4 lines max.

9. Mention year and value clearly.

10. कुल 10 minutes में finish करें.

📝 On-screen:
“DI Formula = Point + Data + Conclusion”

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🎯 SECTION B – WRITING (18 Marks)

⏳ Suggested time: 25 minutes

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⭐ 3️⃣ Notice Writing – 4 Marks (2 minutes)

ABC Public School, Rohtak

NOTICE

INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION
Date: 12 March 2026

All the students of classes XI–XII are hereby informed that our school is
organising an Inter-School Debate Competition.

Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: School Auditorium

Interested students may give their names to the undersigned.

(Signature)
Rahul Sharma
Cultural Secretary

🔟 10 Strategies for Notice

1. Box is compulsory.

2. Title in CAPITALS.

3. Date on left.

4. What–When–Where–Why compulsory.

5. Word limit 50.

6. Use formal tone.

7. Third person usage.

8. Signature + name + designation.

9. End with short instruction.

10. Neat handwriting.

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⭐ 4️⃣ Invitation/Reply – 4 Marks (3 minutes)

Mr & Mrs Rajesh Verma
request the pleasure of your company
on the auspicious occasion of the
WEDDING CEREMONY
of their daughter

Riya Verma
with
Arjun Sharma

on Sunday, 20 April 2026
at 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Royal Palace Banquet, Rohtak

Reply (Acceptance)

Mr and Mrs S.K. Mehta thank Mr and Mrs Verma
for the kind invitation to the wedding of their daughter
Riya with Arjun on 20 April 2026 and are pleased
to confirm their presence.

🔟 10 Strategies

1. “We cordially invite…” से शुरू करें.

2. Occasion + Date + Time + Venue.

3. Present tense.

4. Polite language.

5. Guests के नाम सही लिखें.

6. Reply में acceptance/regret.

7. Reason देना जरूरी.

8. Layout neat रखें.

9. No slang words.

10. Close politely.

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⭐ 5️⃣ Letter Writing – 5 Marks (6 minutes)

(Your Address)
ABC Colony
Jhajjar, Haryana

Date: 14 March 2026

(The Receiver’s Address)
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Subject: (Write the subject in 5–7 words only)

Sir/Madam

(INTRODUCTION – 1 line only)
State the purpose of writing the letter clearly.

(BODY – Para 1)
Explain the issue/concern/situation in detail.
Mention facts, reasons, effects, examples.

(BODY – Para 2)
Add supporting evidence, logical points, or real-life examples.
Keep sentences short and formal.

(ACTION/REQUEST – Final Para)
Politely request the authority to take the required action.
Add a closing positive line.

Yours faithfully
(Your Name)
(Designation/Class — if needed)

⭐ MODEL BEGINNING LINES FOR LETTERS (Use Any):

• “Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to…”

• “This letter aims to highlight the urgent issue of…”

• “I would like to bring to your kind notice…”

⭐ MODEL ENDING LINES:

• “I hope you will publish this issue to create awareness.”

• “You are requested to take immediate and necessary action.”

• “A positive response is anticipated.”

🔟 10 Strategies

1. I – Introduction (1 line purpose)

2. D – Details (2 paras)

3. E – Evidence (1 example)

4. A – Action (request)

5. Address formal रखें.

6. Subject 4–6 words.

7. Body क्रिस्प रखें.

8. politeness maintained.

9. Ending: “You are requested to…”

10. 150 words limit.

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⭐ 6️⃣ Article/Report – 5 Marks (8 minutes)

Online Education: A New Shift
By Rohan Kumar

(Introduction – hook line)

(Body Para 1 – problem or issue)

(Body Para 2 – examples, facts)

(Body Para 3 – solutions)

Conclusion – quote
“Education is the passport to the future.”

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✍️ Article – 10 Strategies

1. Attractive title.

2. Byline.

3. Intro with hook.

4. 3 body paragraphs.

5. Use transitions: However, Moreover.

6. Factual examples.

7. Simple language.

8. Add quote in conclusion.

9. Grammar accuracy.

10. Word limit 200.

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Cultural Fest Held at ABC School
By Staff Reporter

Rohtak, 15 March 2026: ABC Public School organised its annual
Cultural Fest on 14 March 2026. The event began with…

(When, Where, What happened)

(Event details)

(Chief guest’s message)

(Outcome)

📰 Report – 10 Strategies

1. Headline.

2. Byline: Staff Reporter.

3. Past tense.

4. When–Where–What–Who.

5. Chief guest details.

6. Event highlights.

7. Quotes if needed.

8. Neutral tone.

9. Short paragraphs.

10. End with outcome.

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📚 SECTION C – LITERATURE (40 Marks)

⏳ Suggested time: 40 minutes

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⭐ 7️⃣ Poetry Extract – 6 Marks (4 minutes)

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Poetry extract emotional + analytical दोनों होता है. Here are 10 strategies:”

🔟 10 Strategies

1. Poet का नाम mention करें.

2. Imagery identify करें.

3. Tone बताएं—sad/joyous.

4. Theme explain करें.

5. Symbolism पहचानें.

6. Short quotes include करें.

7. 3–4 line precise answer.

8. Don’t rewrite stanza.

9. Emotional meaning बताएं.

10. Keep answers structured.

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⭐ 8️⃣ Prose Extract – 4 Marks (4 minutes)

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Prose extract = situation + reason → full marks.”

🔟 10 Strategies

1. Character identify करें.

2. Situation highlight करें.

3. Why कहा गया—reason बताएँ.

4. Tone explain करें.

5. Example quote (1 word).

6. Short 3–4 lines.

7. Motive बताएँ.

8. Don’t retell story.

9. Main idea पर focus.

10. Logical explanation दें.

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⭐ 9️⃣ Long Extract (6 Marks) – 5 minutes

⭐ 2️⃣ FORMAT FOR LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (5 Marks)

This format is used for Flamingo & Vistas long answers.

To get full marks, always use 5-part structure.

(1) INTRODUCTION (2–3 lines)
• Name of author + chapter
• Brief theme/central idea
• Directly address what the question is asking

(2) BODY PARAGRAPH 1
• First major point
• Explain with reasoning
• Add 1 example/incident from chapter

(3) BODY PARAGRAPH 2
• Second major point
• Explain clearly
• Connect it with character/theme/message

(4) BODY PARAGRAPH 3
• Third point — character analysis / message / conflict / significance
• Add a textual reference

(5) CONCLUSION (2 lines)
• Summarise answer
• Add moral/theme/message/impact

⭐ MODEL LINES YOU CAN USE IN ANY ANSWER

For Introduction:

• “The chapter deals with… and explores themes of…”

• “The author highlights the struggles of…”

• “This story is a powerful reflection on…”

For Body:

• “This incident shows that…”

• “This reveals the character’s… (courage, innocence, conflict, growth)”

• “The narrative emphasises…”

For Conclusion:

• “Thus, the story presents a deep message about…”

• “Overall, the chapter teaches us the value of…”

• “The author successfully conveys the idea that…”

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⭐ EXAM TIP (Most Important):

✔ Use 3 strong points
✔ Use 1 quote or line from the text
✔ Keep answer 150–180 words
✔ Don’t retell the story — analyse it

🔟 10 Strategies

1. Context line.

2. Theme.

3. Character behaviour.

4. Conflict.

5. Change or transformation.

6. Evidence line.

7. Reasoning.

8. Message/Moral.

9. Paragraph structure.

10. 120–140 words limit.

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⭐ 🔟 Short Questions (2×5 Marks) – 5–6 minutes

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Short answers → 2 points only.”

🔟 10 Strategies

1. 4–5 line answers.

2. 2 main points.

3. 1 example.

4. No narration.

5. Character trait mention करें.

6. Theme mention करें.

7. No long sentences.

8. Crisp language.

9. No repetition.

10. One-liner conclusion.

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⭐ 1️⃣1️⃣ Long Answers (5×2 Marks) – 10 minutes

🎙️ Voice Over:
“These 10 strategies make your long answers perfect:”

🔟 10 Strategies

1. 2-line intro.

2. Author + theme.

3. 3 strong points.

4. Textual evidence.

5. Explanation with reasoning.

6. Vocabulary:
   oppression, dilemma, transformation.

7. Paragraph structure.

8. Message or moral.

9. 150–180 words.

10. Clean presentation.

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🎯 PRESENTATION TIPS (Hidden 5 Marks)

🎙️ Voice Over:
“Presentation marks ही topper बनाते हैं.”

✔ Underline
✔ Neat handwriting
✔ Leave 1 line gap
✔ Don’t overwrite
✔ Clean margins