The Writing Skills section of the CBSE Class 12 English exam plays a crucial role in evaluating students’ communication abilities and their proficiency in organizing thoughts coherently. This section carries 18 marks and includes various writing tasks such as letter writing, report writing, notices, and invitations. To excel, students must familiarize themselves with the required formats and practice relevant questions.
Writing Section Structure and Assessment
The writing section for the Class 12 English Exam will consist of four questions with internal choices, structured as follows:
- Notice Writing (up to 50 words)
- One out of the two provided questions must be answered.
- Marks Distribution:
- Format: 1
- Content: 2
- Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1
- Total Marks: 4
- Formal/Informal Invitation Writing and Reply (up to 50 words)
- One out of the two provided questions must be answered.
- Marks Distribution:
- Format: 1
- Content: 2
- Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1
- Total Marks: 4
- Letter Writing (120-150 words)
- This includes letters based on verbal or visual inputs, such as applications for jobs with a bio-data or letters to the editor. One out of the two given questions must be answered.
- Marks Distribution:
- Format: 1
- Organisation of Ideas: 1
- Content: 2
- Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1
- Total Marks: 5
- Article/Report Writing (120-150 words)
- This will also be based on verbal inputs, with one out of the two given questions to be answered.
- Marks Distribution:
- Format: 1
- Organisation of Ideas: 1
- Content: 2
- Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1
- Total Marks: 5
Importance of Practice Questions and Formats
To assist with preparation, the CBSE has released a set of practice questions designed to align with the current exam format. These questions help students become familiar with different writing tasks and include competency-based questions. The availability of answer writing formats and marking schemes in PDF format is especially valuable for:
- Understanding Structure: Helps students learn how to structure their responses effectively.
- Content Allocation: Guides students on how to allocate content for maximum impact.
- Meeting Expectations: Familiarizes students with examiners’ expectations based on assessment criteria.
Downloadable Resources
Students can enhance their performance by practicing the following key topics. Below are links to download the PDFs of the questions and formats for each respective topic:
Conclusion
Utilizing the provided resources, practicing various formats, and understanding the assessment criteria can significantly boost students’ confidence and performance in the CBSE Class 12 English Writing section for the 2025 board exams.
