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Writing Skills: Note Making — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · English

Writing Skills: Note Making revision notes for CBSE Class 11 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 11 English syllabus.

69 questions29 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning and Purpose of Note-Making

  • Note-making helps draw out the main points from reading material.
  • It is useful because large chunks of information are difficult to remember.
  • Notes should focus on essential ideas, not on every detail.
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2. Characteristics of Good Notes

  • Notes should be short and should identify the main point.
  • Notes are written only in phrases, not sentences.
  • Information is logically divided and subdivided using figures or letters.
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3. Worked Example: Pheasants

  • Pheasants are shy, charming birds known for their brilliant plumage.
  • Pheasants belong to the order Galliformes and the family Phasinidae.
  • Galliformes are game birds.
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4. Worked Example: Coal and Petroleum Passage

  • The energy stored in coal and petroleum originally came from the sun.
  • The bulk of present-day supplies was laid down 200 to 600 million years ago.
  • At that time, tropical conditions were widespread.

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Key Concepts

Note making helps draw the mainNotes should be shortInformation in notes is dividedAnother way of organising notesAbbreviations and symbols are freely used

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Note Making for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Note Making include Meaning and Purpose of Note-Making, Characteristics of Good Notes, Worked Example: Pheasants, Worked Example: Coal and Petroleum Passage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Writing Skills: Note Making for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Writing Skills: Note Making. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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