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You are Shantanu, residing at Ghar B-94, Balimela Road, Malkangiri. You come across the following classified advertisement in a local daily. Write a letter, in about 120-150 words - English Core

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You are Shantanu, residing at Ghar B-94, Balimela Road, Malkangiri. You come across the following classified advertisement in a local daily. Write a letter, in about 120-150 words, applying for the position of a volunteer for the Each One Teach One campaign.

SITUATION VACANT

WANTED committed volunteers, aged 18 years and above, to teach underprivileged children, for one hour a week, in the district of Malkangiri. The ability to speak, read and write Odiya fluently, is important. Experience is not necessary. All volunteers to receive training. Contact Nethra N, Coordinator (Each One Teach One), 4Literacy, Ambaguda, Malkangiri, Odisha -764045.

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उत्तर

Shantanu,
Ghar B-94,
Balimela Road,
Malkangiri

Subject: Application to volunteer for the Each One Teach One campaign

Dear Maithili Maam,

I am Shantanu from Malkangiri and I had come across the classified Ad for committed volunteers to teach underprivileged children in a popular daily newspaper.

I wished to apply for the role of a volunteer for the 'Each One teach one' campaign. I am well versed in Odiya, I can read, write and converse in the language and have prior experience teaching the language as I used to tutor before. I have just completed my graduation from college and looking for a way to give to my community and what better way than this. I am available for one hour a week and it is convenient because I like the area.

I hope I hear from you soon about the status of my application. I have enclosed my CV below for reference.

Regards,
Shantanu.

shaalaa.com

Notes

Guidance:

Value points - Content

  • Covering Letter
  • Reference to the advertisement
  • Conveying suitability for the position
  • Submission of application
  • Resume/Biodata as a separate enclosure
  • Profile of self
  • Educational Qualifications
  • Any other relevant information

Descriptors for Content

Note - Dedicated marks at a level are to be awarded only if ALL descriptors match. If one or more descriptors do not match, the marks are awarded at a level lower.

2 marks

✓ All points included.

✓ Well-developed with sustained clarity.

1½ marks

✓ Almost all points are incorporated.

✓ Reasonably well-developed.

1 mark

✓ Some points incorporated.

✓ Fair attempt at developing ideas with some impact on the clarity of response.

½ mark

✓ Most of the points of the given task are not incorporated.

✓ Limited awareness of task development.

Expression - 2 marks
Marks Descriptors for Expression
NOTE - Dedicated marks at a level are to be awarded only if ALL descriptors match. If one or more descriptors do not match, the marks are awarded at a level lower.
2
  • Highly effective style capable of conveying the ideas convincingly with the appropriate layout of a formal letter viz. addresses, salutation, subscription, and ending.
  • Carefully structured content with organised paragraphing presented cohesively.
  • Highly effective register (formal tone and vocabulary), relevant and appropriate sentences for conveying the ideas precisely and effectively.
1 ½
  • Frequent clarity of expression most of the time, the layout of a formal letter is largely accurate.
  • Ideas are generally well-sequenced and related to the given topic maintaining the overall cohesion of ideas.
  • The range of vocabulary is mostly relevant and conveys the overall meaning and the purpose of the writing.
1
  • Inconsistent style, expression sometimes awkward, the layout of a formal letter is basically accurate.
  • Sequencing of ideas is somewhat clear and related to the given topic attempting to maintain a general overall cohesion.
  • The range of vocabulary is limited but manages to convey the overall meaning and the purpose of the writing.
½
  • Expression was unclear, layout partially followed affecting the format of the letter.
  • Poor sequencing of ideas but ideas is related to the given topic in a disjointed manner exhibiting a lack of coherence of ideas.
  • Very limited vocabulary or copying from the question.
Accuracy - 1 mark
Descriptors for Accuracy

1 mark

✓ Spelling, punctuation and grammar are consistently/largely accurate, with occasional minor errors, that do not impede communication.

½ mark

✓ Spelling, punctuation and grammar display some errors spread across, causing minor impediments to the message communicated.

No credit

✓ Frequent errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar, impeding communication.

Letter Writing
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Informal Letter-

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OR

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Informal Letter:

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* Add your own points.


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Informal Letter:

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Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


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