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Writing Skills: Note Making

CBSE · Class 11 · English

Complete topic list for Writing Skills: Note Making in CBSE Class 11 English. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 English

Topics in Writing Skills: Note Making

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Note Making

Purpose of note makingQualities of good notesDivision systemsAbbreviations and symbolsKey passage on pheasantsSecond passage on coal and petroleum

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Note Making for CBSE Class 11 English?
Writing Skills: Note Making covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Writing Skills: Note Making — CBSE Class 11 English?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 69 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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