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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ENGLISH – CLASS VII

LESSON NOTES – Module 18
Topic: Notice

What is a notice?

A notice is a written or printed announcement. It is written in order to inform a large number of
people about something that has happened or is about to happen. It could be an upcoming event,
competition, Lost and found notice or just a piece of information to be delivered to the targeted
audience. It is generally written in a formal tone.

Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is simple and formal, not flowery. They are
put up on display boards in schools or at public places.

Let us discuss how to write a notice in English. As a question on notice writing is a part of English
writing skills for Classes 6 to 12. The CBSE has prescribed a format of notice writing to be followed
by students. The format of notice writing is as follows-

Format for Notice writing

The format of a notice should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION / ISSUING AUTHORITY /
NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.

A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:

i. Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
ii. Date of issue/release of the notice
iii. Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
iv. BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?)
v. Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact details)

Name of the issuing agency/authority
NOTICE
Date of issue/Release of the notice
Title/Subject of the Event

BODY
(Date/time/duration/Place/Venue)

Authorized signatory
(Name, Designation and signature)