CBSE Class 12 English Previous Year Question Paper 2018-19 (Designing/Drafting Posters)
This document presents a previous year's question paper for CBSE Class 12 English, specifically focusing on the topic of Designing/Drafting Posters from the 2018-19 session. It includes an analysis of question types and marks awarded for this topic in previous years. The content explains the purpose, layout, and format of effective posters, emphasizing eye-catching slogans, visuals, and clear content. A detailed marking scheme is provided, allocating marks for format, content, and expression/creativity. The paper includes sample questions with their respective marking schemes, demonstrating how to prepare a poster for events like a workshop on drug abuse prevention or a campaign to save water. Solving these previous year questions helps students understand the exam pattern and improve their poster-making skills for the board exams.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | English |
| Session | 2018-19 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
Questions on poster designing are typically worth 4 marks each.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Poster Designing
- Awareness Campaigns
- Event Announcements
- Water Conservation
- Drug Abuse Prevention
Important topics
- Designing/Drafting Posters
- Poster Format
- Poster Content
- Poster Layout
- Poster Marking Scheme
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Question paper text
DESIGNING/ DRAFTING POSTERS
CHAPTER 3
Chapter Analysis
Question Type Year & Marks 2016 2017 2018
D OD OD D D OD
4 marks _ 1 1
- Note: 1 question here indicates that 1 question in each set for that year has been asked.
Introduction
- A poster is an informative piece of communication written to make an announcement or appeal, and to spread awareness among the public. It is made visually attractive to enhance its appeal. It is printed attractively to catch public attention. It is eye-catching.
Purpose
- To announce a cultural show/exhibition etc.
To create awareness among people.
- To warn against some danger.
To advertise some product.
Layout
- It should be eye-catching.
Slogans, quotations or jurgles should be used.
Some attractive sketches or visuals (very few) should be used.
- Different fonts and shapes should be used.
Content
- The theme or subject should be clear.
- Arrange content in an appealing manner.
- Mention relevant contact details.
- The name of issuing authority must be mentioned.
Format
Format of Poster
- DESIGNING IN ARTISTIC WAY
- Use eye catching slogans
No fixed pattern
Any shape or font size
- Broad ideas no details
Issued by - XYZ department
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Marking Scheme
Poster will be of 4 marks Format: Title and Name of Issuing Authority 1 mark
Content 2 marks
Expression and Creativity: Grammatical Accuracy and Spelling 1 mark
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Previous Years' Questions
(4 marks each)
Q.1. You are Simar / Smriti of Lotus International School, Jodhpur. Your school is organizing a workshop on "Prevention of Drug Abuse" in the coming week. Prepare a poster with complete information for the students of class X-XII. (SQP 2018-19) 4
Ans. POSTER MAKING Format: Title and Name of Issuing Authority 1
VALUE POINTS: WORKSHOP ON PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE
– time, date and venue of the event
– effects of drugs
– speaker
– visuale Content: 2 1 visuals
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2018]
Detailed Answer:
LOTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
IS ORGANISING
WORKSHOP ON PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE
SAY NO TO DRUGS
ate: 14 December 20xx
Time: 10 a.m - 1 p.m
Venue: School auditorium
Honourable
Speaker: Ms. Kavita Puri
For students of classes X - XII Tips on meditation Teaching through audio-visual aids For any other details Contact Smriti (Head Girl)
Q.2. Public taps are generally leaking. A lot of water is wasted. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to make people aware of the need for saving water. You are Rohit/Reena. (Comptt. Delhi / Outside Delhi 2018) OR Public taps are always leaking due to which a lot of water is wasted. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to make people aware of the need for saving water. You are Rohan / Rohini. [Foreign, 2014] 4
Ans. Heading
Suggested value points topic and purpose – slogans to conserve water – make people aware (any other relevant point) No marks should be deducted in absence of issuing authority. [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2018]
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a previous year's board question paper for CBSE Class 12 English, focusing on the topic of Designing/Drafting Posters.
What is the marking scheme for poster designing?
The marking scheme for a poster is typically 4 marks: 1 mark for format (Title and Issuing Authority), 2 marks for content, and 1 mark for expression, creativity, grammar, and spelling.
What are the key elements of a poster?
A poster should be eye-catching, use slogans, include attractive visuals, and have clear content with relevant contact details and the issuing authority's name.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and improve their answer-writing skills, leading to better marks in the board exams.
What kind of topics are covered in poster design questions?
Poster design questions often involve creating awareness for social issues like water conservation or drug abuse prevention, or announcing school events like workshops.
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