ENGLISH
NOTE - MAKING
STRATEGIES FOR ATTEMPTING NOTE MAKING
1. Read the passage thoroughly.
2. Find the title/Heading of the passage (Read the first/last paragraph for the title).
3. Underline the main points &supporting details.
4. Find out the chief division of the passage &use them for Main-headings.
5. Find the sub-headings &write them under the Main- headings.
6. Circle the longer words or those often repeated words & abbreviate them.
7. Organise the information systematically.
*NOTE:
1. Do not write in complete sentences; use words/phrases only.
2. Underline the HEADING&SUB-HEADING.
3. How to form Abbreviations:
(a) Capitalized Initial Letters: eg: W.H .O, L.I.C
(b) The first few letters & the last few letters of the word:eg:
Advertisement-advt., government-govt.
(c) Taking first &last letters of the words: -eg. Reading-rdng. Education-edn
(d)Contractions of word-:eg:will not -won't; do not -don't
4. Universally recognized SYMBOLS used-eg: viz.-namely; eg.-for example
5. Make a box for writing the abbreviations.(Use atleast-4 abbreviations.)
6. Put the complete word& its abbreviation made in the box.
SUMMARISING
1. Use the NOTES made to draft the summary.
2. Join the points & make them into complete sentences.
3. Write short sentences.
4. Join the sentences using words like-and;not only; but also;such that;more over
5. Follow the word limit. (80 words.)
Marking Scheme:
Distribution of Marks
Note making
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Title 1 Mark
Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper indentation and notes) 3 marks
Abbreviation/Symbols (with key) - any four 1 mark
Summary
The summary should include all the important points given in the notes.
Content 2 marks
Expression 1 mark
Format :
Title This is Just An Indicator Do not use words Main
Heading and Sub Heading
A Main heading____________
(a)sub heading __________________ Key to abbreviations :
(b)sub heading __________________
1. wrtg. = writing
(c)sub-heading __________________
2. U.K. = United Kingdom
(i)sub sub heading ______________
3.______ = ____________
(ii)______________
4.______ = ____________
B Main heading ____________
5.______ = ____________
(a)_sub heading __________________
(b)sub heading ___________________
(c)sub_heading ___________________
SUMMARISING: (80 Words)
Students are required to write a paragraph using the main points listed in the notes. Complete
sentences are used. They are logically and cohesively linked together with the help of suitable
linkers. Do not use abbreviations and symbols.
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