Class XII Poster Making - CBSE English
Writing Skills
What is a poster?
A poster is a very useful means of making an announcement or appeal,
issuing a notice, advertising a product or bringing about awareness on any
issue of public interest. A poster should be visually attractive and readable
from a distance. They are extensively used by NGOs, political parties,
government departments, etc.
In the class 12 CBSE examination, Poster writing comes as a part of
Section-B, Short Answer type question of 4 marks. Maximum prescribed
word limit is 50 words. Choice will be given to attempt one question out of
the given two Short answer type questions based on any of the following :-
i. Advertisement making
ii. Notice writing
iii. Formal, informal invitation and reply
iv. Poster making
Marking scheme for poster making in class 12 writing
skills
The break-up of 4 marks for Poster writing as per issued by CBSE is as
follows:-
Format (title and name of issuing authority) 01 mark
Content 02 marks
Expression and creativity (grammatical accuracy, spellings) 01 mark
Total 04 marks
Tips to attempt a question on Poster making
Let us now dig deeper to know more about making the best poster.
Essentially, a very brief communication with a compelling visual and a
powerful message, a poster is always prepared with a particular target
audience in mind. It very clearly mentions the theme or the topic, the
schedule of an event and the respective occasion. It can be of the
following types :-
▪ An appeal for awareness or support, help or action, a warning or a
caution.
▪ In the form of an invitation like posters for carnivals, fests, concerts,
exhibitions, etc.
▪ Workshops, seminars.
FORMAT of a Poster
NAME OF ISSUING AUTHORITY
TAGLINE
TITLE/NAME OF THE EVENT (exhibition, workshop, etc.)
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
ILLUSTRATION (WITH A CAPTION)
WHEN (date and time) AND WHERE
ENTRY FEES (if any) AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
ISSUING AUTHORITY- By whom or by which organisation the poster is
being published.
TAGLINE OF THE EVENT- it has to be in accordance with the question. A
catchy tagline for the occasion. It should be clearly visible. Thus, it can be
bold, underlined or in capitals.
TITLE OF THE EVENT- it should be short and as per the question.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS- This is optional. For example:- Guest speaker,
etc.
ILLUSTRATION- It involves pictorial representation. For eg., a drop of
blood for a blood donation camp.
DATE, TIME AND VENUE- It is very important to mention date, time and
venue of the event. It is a point you cannot risk forgetting.
CONTACT INFORMATION- In case of any queries, the targeted audience
should have someone to contact to.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION- If there is any other information
mentioned in the question and is supposed to be there in the poster, it is
important you mention it.
Things to remember while attempting a question on
poster making for class 12 English writing skills
i. It should not strictly exceed the prescribed word limit of 50 words.
ii. It should be in a box.
iii. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They
carry marks.
iv. Practice previous year Question paper questions.
Do’s
i. Make sure it fits within one page only.
ii. Use sharpened pencils.
iii. Bold or underline important information.
DON'Ts
i. No usage of short forms or slangs. It is not acceptable.
ii. Don’t exceed the prescribed word limit.
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-
Sample Question 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.
Sample Question 2 - Prepare a poster Highlighting the dangers of
Pollution?
Sample Question 3 - Prepare a poster on “Blood Donation in your
school”
Teacher Resources / Sample
Posters
POSTERS
Question 1.
As President of Lion’s Club of Vasundhra City, design a poster in not more than 50
words for . promoting good health through ‘Health Mela’ to be held at Central
Community Hall of the city. Mention some of its attractions. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)
Answer:
Question 2
As President of the Residents Welfare Association of Mayur Colony, Delhi, design a
poster in not more than 50 words for promoting cleanliness in the surroundings of your
colony. (Comptt. Delhi)
Answer:
Question 3.
Prepare a poster in not more than 50 words on kindness to animals to be displayed in the
city at public places appealing to people to show kindness to animals. You are Secretary
of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Delhi. (Comptt. All India 2011)
Answer:
Question 4.
You were very upset about the reports on communal riots in various parts of the country.
As a concerned social worker, design a poster in not more than 50 words, highlighting the
importance of communal harmony. You are Vinay/Vineeta. (Comptt. All India 2014)
Answer:
Question 5.
You are a member of the S.P.C.A. Draft a poster in not more than 50 words, to create
awareness on the need to prevent cruelty to animals. You are Suhas/Suhasini. (Comptt.
All India 2014)
Answer:
Question 6.
You are a fitness trainer in a health club. Design a poster in not more than 50 words, to
emphasize the importance of exercise in maintaining mental and physical fitness. You are
Prem/Priya. (All India 2014)
Answer:
Question 7.
Fireworks and crackers are known to create pollution during festivals. As an environ-
mentalist design a poster in about 50 words to create awareness of their ill effects.
(Comptt. All India 2015)
Answer:
Question 8.
Design a poster in about 50 words to create awareness among the people of your city on
the importance of following traffic rules. (Comptt. All India 2015)
Answer:
Question 9.
Your school is going to organise a Diwali Mela. Design a poster to inform the students
about it (50 words). (Comptt. Delhi 2015)
Answer:
Question 10.
Draw a poster on the importance of cleanliness in our life. (Comptt. Delhi 2015)
Answer:
Question 11.
Open drains are death traps, risky for old persons and children. They are also breeding
grounds for rats, cockroaches etc. Design a poster highlighting the danger of open drains.
(Comptt. All India 2015)
Answer:
Question 12.
Publicly we proclaim that dowry is an evil. Privately we want out sons to fetch good
dowries. Right from our school days we should be taught that demanding and even giving
dowry is not only illegal but immoral too. Draw a poster in about 50 words highlighting
dowry as a curse. You are Vikram/ Sonia. (All India 2017)
Answer:
