{"id":258951,"date":"2023-01-12T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T07:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=258951"},"modified":"2023-03-25T23:02:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T17:32:07","slug":"tips-to-master-writing-section-in-class-10-english-board-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/tips-to-master-writing-section-in-class-10-english-board-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Master Writing Section in Class 10 English Board Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preparing for the Class 10 English Board exam is not much of a challenge for most students. However, one section of the paper often surprises students. Not because it\u2019s difficult, but only because it is one of the least practised areas. That\u2019s right! We are talking about the writing section. Once you dedicate regular practice hours to writing, it becomes a highly scoring section pertaining to the formats that are asked in Class 10 English CBSE Board Exams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to master the writing section in Class 10 CBSE Board Exams:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Section\u2013B: <\/span>Writing: 10 Marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Q. No.<\/b><\/td>\nType of Question<\/b><\/td>\nNo. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nMarks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\nFormal Letter<\/td>\n1 (with one internal choice)<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nAnalytical Paragraph<\/td>\n1 (with one internal choice)<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

As per CBSE Sample Paper, Section B (Creative Writing Skills) comprises Two Long Answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each with a word limit of 100-150 words. Let us understand both types of questions in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Formal Letter Writing:<\/h3>\n

Distribution of Marks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Format: 1 mark<\/b><\/h4>\n

Sender\u2019s address,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Date,<\/span><\/p>\n

Receiver\u2019s address,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Subject\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Salutation\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Body,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Complimentary close (largely accepted -Yours truly\u2013 editor & Yours sincerely- formal \/business)<\/span><\/p>\n

Content -2 marks<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organisation of ideas -1 mark<\/b><\/h4>\n

Accuracy-1 mark<\/b><\/h4>\n

Most students are unaware of the meaning of \u2018Organisation of Ideas\u2019. This 1 mark is allotted to students who have:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Highly effective style capable of conveying the ideas convincingly with the appropriate layout of a formal letter viz. addresses, salutation, subscription, and ending\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • Carefully Structured Content with Organised paragraphing presented cohesively<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n
    • Highly effective register (formal tone, tense, and vocabulary), relevant and appropriate sentences for conveying the ideas precisely and effectively<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In <\/span>Accuracy – <\/b>examiners check accurate use of <\/span>Spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not impede communication<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      To understand the scoring of a Formal Letter, let\u2019s analyze an example from the Class 10 CBSE Sample Paper.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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      Analytical Paragraph Writing:<\/h3>\n

      An analytical paragraph is a form of descriptive writing on the basis of a given chart, graph, data, outline, clues, table, etc. The section must use clear and crisp language and provide complete details of the data given in the question. Keep in mind that an analytical section should<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      • describe the given chart, table, data, graph, cues, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • be comprehensive and relevant<\/span><\/li>\n
      • state facts\/inferences based on the data<\/span><\/li>\n
      • use simple and accurate language<\/span><\/li>\n
      • carry appropriate comparative phrases<\/span><\/li>\n
      • carry the same tense throughout the paragraph<\/span><\/li>\n
      • not mention any personal observation or opinion<\/span><\/li>\n
      • be preferably written in passive form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The distribution of marks is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Content – 2 marks<\/b><\/h4>\n

        Organisation of Ideas – 2 marks<\/b><\/h4>\n

        Accuracy- 1 mark<\/b><\/h4>\n

        Most students are unaware of the meaning of \u2018Organisation of Ideas\u2019. 2 marks are allotted to students who have:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Highly effective style capable of conveying ideas convincingly<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • Carefully structured content with an organized single paragraph presented cohesively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n
          • Highly effective register (formal tone and vocabulary), relevant and appropriate sentences for conveying the idea precisely and effectively.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Accurate use of<\/span> spellings, punctuation, and grammar <\/span><\/i>is always assessed while giving 1 mark for Accuracy<\/span><\/p>\n

            To understand the scoring of the Analytical paragraph, let\u2019s analyze an example from the Class 10 CBSE Sample Paper.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            Read the following excerpt from an online post on a website on educational practices.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            \"\"<\/p>\n

            \"\"
            \n\"\"<\/p>\n

            Useful Tips for Writing an Analytical Paragraph Based on Data Interpretation:<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Introduction:<\/b> Begin with suitable phrases such as-<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n
              • The chart summarises\/describes<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The table points out \/ suggests<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The line graph shows\/illustrates<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The given data provides information about<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The pie chart illustrates \/ points out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n
                • Main Body:<\/b> Comparative phrases should be used to show trends of growth, decline, levelling off, and stagnation, show relationship between quantities, and point out contrast\/similarities between different segments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Conclusion:<\/b> Use phrases such as to sum up, consequently, therefore, hence, overall, in a nutshell, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Key Tips to Remember:<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Learn the formats of Letters properly and stick to formal tone and expression.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Do not use fancy, elaborate\/verbose writing style.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Stick to a comprehensive, clear, and logical style of argumentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • For analytical paragraphs, use comparative phrases while preparing the report based on bar graphs, pie charts, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • The conclusion of the report must be given in clear words, rather than using fancy quotes or idioms.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Once you have finished writing, always read your answer to eliminate spelling and grammatical errors. This ensures your 1 mark of \u2018Accuracy\u2019 and helps you avoid silly mistakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Keep these pointers in mind while practicing the writing section and boost your final score in Board exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

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