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.
- How to write a message effectively:
- Use appropriate language, style and format.
- It can be written both in a formal and informal tone.
- 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
