M E S S A G E
General
Instructions for message writing:
1. A message does not need any address.
2. The message may be written in a box.
3. The key points are to be very brief and
precise.
Features of a message:
1. MESSAGE: The word “MESSAGE”
in capital is to be written in the middle top of the page.
2. Date: The date can be written
to the left margin under the word “Message”.
3. Time: The can be written in a
message under the date. It can be neglected when it addresses all the people
targeted in general.
4. Salutation: It is to be written in
all the messages as you write in letters like “Dear father / mother / Kiran etc.
Sometimes it may address the people in general where you can use ‘Dear People /
country / fellows / Indians / India’ etc.
5. Signature: To the right bottom
corner of the message signature has to be done. Keep it in mind that whose
message is written. If it is written in favour of others, their name has to be
written not yours. For instance, Nick’s message has got Nick’s signature.
Format of the message:
MESSAGE
Date
Time
Salutation,
Body of the message
Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message
Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message
Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message
Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message Body of the message
Body of the message
Signature
E.g.1. You have attended your father’s phone
call as he was not there at that moment. He asked to pass the information to
attend your father at a café with some material for agreement. Write a message
to your father as you are going to night class at your school.
MESSAGE
17th July, 2021
5.30 p.m.
My dear father,
Your
friend Mr. Narayana called up to say that he will await you at the Swagath Cafe
at 6.20 p.m. today and asked you not to fail to attend. He wanted you to come
along with the material that you have prepared for the agreement with the team
you are going to meet. As I am going to
attend night class at my school I am leaving this message.
-Ashwath
E.g.2. Read the conversation between Shivani
and Srujana.
Srujana:
Can I speak to Mrs. Bharathi?
Shivani:
I am sorry. She is out of station.
Srujana:
When is she expected back?
Shivani:
She will be home by today night.
Srujana:
Could you please tell her that Amulya’s wedding is on 15th April. We
had planned to go together but since my father arrived at my home I will not be
going for the wedding. Malathi is going and she joins her. Tell her to call me
when he comes back.
Shivani:
Sure aunt.
Srujana: Thank you.
Now Shivani is going out so she wanted to
leave a message for her Mother. Write the message as if you were Shivani.
MESSAGE
13th April, 2022
5.30 p.m.
My dear Amma,
Your friend Mrs. Srujana called
up to say that as her father came to visit her from Mumbai after a long time
she will not attend the wedding of Amulya. She said that Ms. Malathi will
accompany you to the marriage. She asked you to call her back when you come
home. I’ve to go out immediately. Hence, I left this message. Bye mom.
-Shivani
E.g.3. You went to invite your friend to your
birthday party. But the house was locked. Leave a message to your friend
mentioning date, time, venue etc.
MESSAGE
27.03.2022
5.00 pm
My dear Sagar,
I came to
your home. But the doors were locked. I
tried to contact you on mobile but yours is switched off.
You are
cordially invited you to my birthday celebrations today evening at my home. It
will begin by 8.30 pm. All of our classmates promised me that they attend the
celebrations. Your presence is must and it makes me happy, with your warm
wishes.
-Mohan
E.g.4. Nick learnt surfing at his mater Bethany
Hamilton. His photo got published on the surfer magazine. Think that he went to
her to convey his gratitude, but she was not at home. Write a message to her as
if you were Nick.
MESSAGE
14.02.2002
11.00 am
Madam Hamilton,
I have come to meet you personally,
but I learnt that you were away from home for a competition. I am so glad to
inform you that my photo and an article was published on ‘Surfer’ magazine.
They told me that it was the history that I have learnt 360 spin in a short
time.
But it happened all through your support. You have given me the
courage and confidence to do it by your motivational training. I always am
thankful to you for your co-operation and great support in training me surfing.
Thank you so much. -Nick
E.g.5. In the one act play, The Dear Departed,
Abel Merry Whether left his family and went out to get married. Think that his
daughters realized their guilt and wanted to offer an apology but dare not to
speak. Now write a message to Abel apologizing for your ill treatment as if you
were Mrs. Jordan.
MESSAGE
26.02.2022
5.00 pm
My dear father,
I want to speak to you on the
incident happened today but we dare not as you already left us. But we are your
daughters.
We understood that we have done wrong
and treated you unfairly. We are so sorry for that. We regret our behaviour.
Please father we never do it again and we are happy to attend your marriage on
Monday if you forgive us. We wish to live together again even after your
marriage.
Hope you forget our deeds.
-Mrs. Jordan
E.g.6. In the folk take, ‘The
Brave Potter’, the potter returned with the letter of the fled King. As he was
tired he sent his wife to give a message to the king about the incident.
Suppose you were the potter write a message to the king mentioning your bravery
and how the enemy fled away.
MESSAGE
15.07.1824
11.00 am
Your majesty,
I am
general of your mighty army, the potter. When I received your orders to lead
the army into the battle, I thought all over the night.
I thought
that I have to face the enemy alone first as I am the brave potter, tied the
furious tiger alone to the tree and I am your general. So, before the dawn I
rode my horse towards the enemy’s camp and uprooted a huge plant.
The King
of the enemy fled away watching me along with his army leaving a letter to you.
As I was tired I will meet you tomorrow.
Thank you.
-Potter
Practice
Questions:
1.
In the lesson, ‘What is my
name?’ you have read about Mrs. Murthy (Sharada) who forgot her name and tried
to restore her identity. This incident clearly shows us the issue of gender
discrimination, which is visible in our society. It is the responsibility of
all of us to stop the gender discrimination. Now, write a message about
the importance of stopping the gender discrimination.
2.
In the lesson, ‘The Dear
Departed’ you have read that Mr. Henry sent a message to the Jordans revealing
the old-man’s death. Since Mr. Ben and his wife were not at home their son
‘Jimmy’ talked to Mr. Henry and left the message for the Jordans. Now imagine
that you were Jimmy and write a message for the Jordans as you were
leaving for school to take your test on that day.
3.
The potter was asked to lead
the army by the king. That night the potter could not sleep as he was nervous
and worried because he did not know how to ride a horse. Suppose in the morning
he wanted to run away but his wife was fast asleep. Leaving a message for her,
he left the palace. Now draft a message on behalf of the potter.
In your message include these points: Date, salutation, reasons for his
leaving, details and other essential information.
4.
Imagine that your brother is
going to get married on next Monday. You visited your friend’s home to invite
him. But the door was locked. Now write a message to your friend
mentioning the essential details and invite him.
5.
In the lesson ‘The Dear
Departed’ you have read that Mr. Henry sent a message to the Jordans revealing
the old man’s death.
Assuming that you are Henry, write a message
to Jordans giving reasons for the old man’s death. You may use the following
clues… Lay out… Date and time… Salutation… Body of the message (date and time
of death and the cause for death)
6.
The potter was asked to lead
the army by the king. That night the potter could not sleep as he was nervous
and worried because he did not know how to ride a horse. Suppose in the morning
he wanted to run away but his wife was fast asleep. Leaving a message for her,
he left the palace. Now draft a message on behalf of the potter.
In your message include these points: Date, salutation, reasons for his
leaving, details and other essential information.
7.
Imagine that your brother is
going to get married on next Monday. You visited your friend’s home to invite
him. But the door was locked. Now write a message to your friend
mentioning the essential details and invite him.
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