Section 1: High-Value Written Discourses (8 Marks Each)
1. Speech Writing
Question: Imagine you are the School Cabinet Leader delivering a speech on National Women’s Day titled "Empowering Women: The Key to Social and Economic Progress." Prepare the text of the speech.
Title: Empowering Women: The Key to Social and Economic Progress
Respected Principal, beloved teachers, and my dear friends,
A very warm morning to one and all.
I stand before you today to share my thoughts on a theme that is vital to the progress of any civilization: the empowerment of women. As Christine Lagarde rightly noted in The 3 Es of Women’s Empowerment, no nation can flourish when half of its population is left behind. Women are not merely passive recipients of change; they are the strongest drivers of social, economic, and moral transformation.
To achieve true empowerment, we must focus on three essential pillars: Education, Emancipation, and Equal Opportunity. Education acts as the foundation, opening minds and dissolving age-old prejudices. Emancipation provides women with the freedom to make choices about their own lives, careers, and bodies. Finally, equal opportunity ensures that a woman’s skill, rather than her gender, determines her success in the workplace.
When a woman is educated, an entire family moves toward progress. Yet, in many parts of the world, female potential remains constrained by wage gaps, lack of representation, and social constraints. We must dismantle these systemic barriers.
As young citizens, let us pledge to build an inclusive society where every girl can dream without fear and achieve without limits. Let us move beyond rhetoric and create tangible opportunities for equality.
Thank you, and have a wonderful day ahead.
2. Official Letter & Bio-Data
Question: You see an advertisement in The Hindu for the post of Junior Environmental Officer at Green Earth Foundation, Kochi. Prepare a cover letter and bio-data.
Cover Letter
From,
Ananya S.
Rose Villa, Mg Road,
Kozhikode – 673001
28 October 2026
To,
The Human Resource Manager,
Green Earth Foundation,
MG Road, Kochi – 682016
Subject: Application for the post of Junior Environmental Officer
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my interest in the post of Junior Environmental Officer advertised in The Hindu dated 25 October 2026.
Having recently completed my Higher Secondary Education in the Science Stream with a strong academic background in Biology and Chemistry, I possess a deep interest in ecological conservation and sustainable development. I have actively led the School Eco Club and organized various environmental awareness campaigns.
My enclosed resume provides further details regarding my qualifications and extracurricular achievements. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my passion and skills align with the goals of Green Earth Foundation.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
Ananya S.
BIO-DATA
Name: Ananya S.
Date of Birth: 14 May 2008
Address: Rose Villa, MG Road, Kozhikode – 673001
Contact Number: +91 98765 43210
Email ID: ananya.s@email.com
Educational Qualifications:
Key Skills: Public speaking, environmental campaigning, team management, basic computer applications (MS Office).
Languages Known: English, Malayalam, Hindi.
Hobbies: Gardening, nature photography, reading.
References:
Dr. K. V. Raman, Principal, GHSS Kozhikode (Phone: +91 94470 00000)
Section 2: Medium Discourses (5–6 Marks Each)
3. Interview Questions and Responses
Question: Imagine you are a school reporter interviewing Prof. Stephen Hawking. Prepare 5 interview questions and their expected responses.
Interviewer: Good morning, Professor Hawking. It is an absolute honor to interact with you today.
Prof. Hawking: Good morning. I am glad to speak with you.
Q1. Interviewer: Sir, despite facing severe physical limitations due to ALS, you have made groundbreaking scientific achievements. What keeps you motivated?
Q2. Interviewer: What inspired your lifelong commitment to studying theoretical physics and black holes?
Q3. Interviewer: How do you view the role of technology in assisting people with disabilities today?
Q4. Interviewer: What advice would you give to young students interested in scientific research?
Q5. Interviewer: Thank you so much for your time and inspiring words, Sir.
4. Character Sketch
Question: Prepare a character sketch of Alice Margaret Clifford (Maggie) from The Price of Flowers.
Maggie: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Innocence
In Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay’s poignant story The Price of Flowers, Alice Margaret Clifford, affectionately called Maggie, is depicted as a resilient, self-sacrificing thirteen-year-old girl living in poverty in London.
Maggie works as a typist in a shop to support her widowed mother. Despite her harsh circumstances, she maintains a polite, gentle, and dignified demeanor. Her deep love for her family is evident in her continuous anxiety regarding her brother, Frank, who is serving as a soldier in India.
Maggie's innocence and faith shine when she asks Mr. Gupta to look into her ring, believing it holds magical powers to see her missing brother. Her most moving attribute is her selflessness: when Mr. Gupta leaves for India, she gives him a hard-earned shilling—saved through painstaking labor—to buy flowers for her brother’s grave in Punjab. Through Maggie, the author illustrates the noble qualities of unconditional love, innocence, and emotional resilience.
Section 3: Short Discourses & Language Skills (3–4 Marks Each)
5. Notice Writing
Question: Your school's Literary Club is organizing a Seminar on "Youth Against Substance Abuse." Prepare a notice for the school bulletin board.
6. Grammar & Editing Exercises
A. Textual Editing
Question: Correct the four grammatical errors in the given passage.
"When the young seagull was alone on his ledge, he feel very hungry. He had not ate anything since the previous nightfall. His mother was look at him from the opposite cliff."
Corrections:
feel → felt (Past tense consistency)
ate → eaten (Past participle after auxiliary verb 'had')
was look → was looking (Past continuous tense)
Corrected Passage: "When the young seagull was alone on his ledge, he felt very hungry. He had not eaten anything since the previous nightfall. His mother was looking at him from the opposite cliff."
B. Reported Speech
Question: Convert the following dialogue into reported speech:
Maggie: "Is India a dangerous country?"
Mr. Gupta: "No, it is a safe and beautiful land."
