w Alternatively, however, conversely, on the other hand, instead, yet Concluding w To summarise, it can be concluded that, ultimately, as described, finally Task On the occasion of World Environment Day, you have been asked to deliver a speech during morning assembly on the importance of tree planting. Write the speech in about – words. v Introduction v Suggested value points Pollution control – Medicine – Necessary for wildlife – Cause rainfall v Conclusion 12th - - Two Gentlemen of Verona Page Task Prepare a speech on “The importance of a reading habit” in about – words using the hints given below together with your own ideas. v Introduction v Suggested value points Knowledge enrichment – Skill development – Meaningful usage of time – Overall development v Conclusion You have learnt note-making in class XI.
The following tasks are for strengthening this skill. Steps for note-making: . Give a title to the passage (main idea). .
Pick out the key points which extend the title idea (supporting ideas). . Pick out points, if any, which substantiate the supporting ideas (supporting details). .
Condense the points using relevant phrases, abbreviations, acronyms, etc. . Pick out the concluding idea in the passage. .
Organise the points and number them in the following format: Title . ………………….... a) …………………… b) …………………… Reading . …………………….
a) ……………………. b) ……………………. Read the passage given below and make notes. To match the best cities across the world, the Government of India initiated ‘smart cities’ to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people.
The agenda under smart city promises to resolve urban sustainability problems. Urban forests provide a range of important ecosystem services that are critical for the sustainability of cities. Urban forestry, which is defined more as ‘Management of Trees’ contributes to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being of the society. Mangroves, lakes, grasslands, and forests in and around our cities, act as sponges that absorb the air and noise pollution