MESSAGE WRITING for Class 8th

MESSAGE WRITING

 for Class 8th

What is Message Writing?

A message is the method of conveying information in a precise and clear manner.

What is a message?

A message refers to a brief piece of information that you write down for a person when you cannot contact them directly. A message can be both written or oral.

Example

When you were not at home, your friend called and informed your sister about the cancellation of a plan for the next day. So, your sister will leave you a message before going out to inform you about your friend’s call.

Messages can be passed through different mediums, be it phones, texts or emails. But for school students, a generic form of message writing is included under the English syllabus. For this type of writing, they get to learn about retrieving and interpreting information through the conversation given. Then, they are taught about writing the basic inputs into a well-drafted format.

Points to be kept in mind.

1. How to write a message effectively:
2. Use appropriate language, style and format.
3. It can be written both in a formal and informal tone.
4. Be clear, brief and direct

Word Limit

It is essential for students to stick to the given word limits in order to get full marks for message writing questions. The standard word limit set by JKBOSE for such questions is 50 words. Make sure you are covering all the essential points within the word limit. 

General Instructions for message writing:

• A message does not need an address.
• The message must be put in a box.
• The key points are to be very brief and precise

EXAMPLE 1:

Read the conversation between Sahil and Suresh . Sahil was going out and so he left a message for his father. Draft a message about the same in not more than 50 words.

Now this is how we will write a message based on the above conversation.

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EXAMPLE 2:

You are Simran. Your brother is not at home. You received a call from his friend regarding the cancellation of dance class. Since you have to go out, you will leave a message for him. Draft a message about the same in not more than 50 words.

Now this is how we will write a message based on the above conversation.

Here is an exercise for you to understand how to write messages. Practice it and let me know how helpful these were in the comment section below!

Exercise 1: Write Message from a Conversation between Harish and Neha. As Neha has to visit her friend, she leaves a message for Raj as per her conversation with Harry. Write the message on her behalf.

Do it youself.