Article on 'Advantages of Literacy.'

 Q. World literacy day was celebrated on 8th September 2011. Write an article highlighting the advantages of literacy in about 180 words.

ADVANTAGES OF LITERACY

By: XYZ 

Literacy can be defined as the ability to assess someone to read and write effectively. It is such skill that it is never too late to acquire as it enhances the quality of life, awareness and skills of people. Not being a literate makes a person lack of resources so its crucial role must be understood by every person in their life of a society.  

Literacy would lead to free thinking and freedom and it gives people an access to share information. That is it could easier to communicate certain information in certain conditions. Yet, literacy is essential for many other areas of life like education, technology, economy etc. In economy it is important during the state of recession. Moreover, playing a greater role; modern companies try to adapt new technologies and tools and adjust to new changes. It improves the economy by creating job opportunities and thus improves the society and economy both. Additionally, without having literacy skills people cannot help their children with their homework, unable to read medicine prescriptions, contracts, official documents etc. may lack awareness among people. Literacy is an indicator of development and a powerful tool against poverty. Being in poverty-stricken area, literacy help in economic and social progress by providing various opportunities. They can even move independently and explore the world and overall it strengthens the economy.  

Literacy as a part of education is the backbone of knowledge and development. people can communicate effectively. People are more likely to adapt more preventive measures. They could adapt themselves in this changing world which continually improves their standard of living and lead longer and healthy lives. Furthermore, women are the most powerful agents of change in the community so literacy promotes the gender equality as it is said that “every literate women marks a victory over poverty.” And when citizens are literate they are more concerned about the issues and informed the matter to their communities which promotes the democracy and peace in the country and enhance the cultural diversity.  

In conclusion, literacy is a part of everyone’s life. We all try to make an impact on our society by having jobs, care for our families health and for our community. If we are illiterate, we cannot make such impacts. So, by continuing efforts we all can receive a quality education and lives.

ADVANTAGES OF LITERACY 

Speech on Why do we celebrate teacher's day.

 Q. On the occasion of teacher’s day, you have to speak on the topic: “why do we celebrate Teachers’ day”. Making use of the following ideas, together with your own ideas, write your speech in about 120 words.
when we celebrate: 5th September- Birth anniversary of Dr. Radhakrishnan, Second president of India- Teacher, Thinker and Philosopher
Why we celebrate: To pay our respect and to express our love for teachers
Importance of teachers: Second parents, guides and friends. Make us learned, wise and knowledgeable. Teach us manners and discipline. Help us develop our personality and skills. 
How Teacher's Day is celebrated: Special prayers, greetings and cultural programme (songs, dances, gifts and awards for teachers)  
How Teachers like it: They feel very happy and proud. Thank children for their love and respect. Pledge to love them more and teach them better. 
 You may reorder the points or include other relevant points.  [6th BBC COMPACTA SELF ACCESS MODULE TERM 2]

Why do we celebrate teacher's day?

The most important person in one's life is mother and the another one is teacher. Students spend half active day with their teachers. So, they should also make aware about teacher's day and its importance. 

Respected Principal, teachers and My dear friends. A very good morning to all of you. Today I am here to speak on the topic “Why do we celebrate teacher’s day?”

Teacher’s day now occupies a prominent place in the school calender.  This important day is celebrated on 5th September every year on account of birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who also became the second president of India. He is regarded as a great teacher, thinker and philosopher. He was fill in as a great teacher and the students loved him. Teachers have a significant impact on each person’s life. Teacher’s day is celebrated all over the country to pay our respect and to express our love for teachers because it is believed that today’s students are the future of tomorrow.  

Teachers are the second parents for children. She is a great ideal and mentor for every student because the teachers are the best trainers to fulfil the ambitions of student’s life. In the shadow of teachers, students become learned, wise and knowledgeable person. The role of teacher is significant in our life. Being in society, as their profession, teacher teaches us manner and discipline. In modern times, there is a great competition. However, teachers help us to develop our personality and skills to stand in this competitive era. 

In school life, we celebrate teacher’s day with more of fun. On this day special prayers, greetings and cultural programmes held. Students try to make their teachers happy by different types of activities such as dancing, singing, mimicry, acting and more. Students give many presents and awards to their teachers and provides them best wishes.  

Seeing all this, teachers feel very happy and proud. Some students make teachers their favourite. Teachers thanks children for thier love and respect. Students make this day very special for them which encourage teachers to take pledge to love them more and teach them better.  

Thankyou.

Why do we celebrate Teacher’s Day?

Letter to the editor on social media addiction among children.

 Q. You recently read a newspaper report saying children are getting addicted to social media like the 'Facebook'. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper to express your concern on the issue, highlight the harmful effects of using social media and suggest what can be done to check its misuse.  [6th Class BBC Compacta]

81 Model Town
Amritsar.

Aug 24, 20.....

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh 

Subject: Social Media addiction among Children.

Sir, 

Through one of the columns of your esteemed newspaper I want to express my concern over the issue of increasing social media among children. (I want to highlight the problem of excessive use of social media among children.) 

Social media, no doubt, has many advantages. It connects children with their friends and creates a connection and belonging among them. It enhances their knowledge, develops skills and make them creative. They go on uploading their pics (posts) and making new friends.  

Consequently, children have started spending more time in social media. It has affected their health adversely. They have become a victim of cyber bullying and damaging their online reputation. It distracts them from their studies. (It has negative effect on children's homework.) Their eyesight get weak. They have become obsessed. Also, They waste their precious time in counting their likes on their post (pics) and chatting with friends.

Thus, it is the duty of parents to check (ensure) that their children do not develop social media addiction. They should be regularly checked that they do not misuse it instead they will use it carefully and judicially. It is very useful but may prove to be equally harmful. They should encourage them to take interest in outdoor activities and limit their access to their social media.  

I hope you will publish my letter in your esteemed newspaper so as to make children and their parents aware about ill effects of using excessive social media.  

Yours Truly 
XYZ

Debate opposing the motion 'There Should Be No Uniform In Schools'.

 Q. Write a speech opposing the motion 'There Should Be No Uniform In Schools'.

 
There Should Be No Uniform In Schools. 
Respected chairperson, Members of the Jury and My worthy opponents. 

I am XYZ and I stand (before you to express my views against the motion) here before you to oppose the motion "There Should Be No Uniform In Schools".  

My first argument is that students (children) look smart in crisp shirt, well ironed trousers, polished shoes, ties, belts and blazers with school crest (school logo). 

Secondly, It creates (promotes) healthy learning environment (atmosphere) in schools by encouraging disciplined learning as student respond with better behaviour. So, It can be said that schools with uniforms generally have better educational results. It (Uniform) considers a norm that everyone in school is equal rich, poor, handicap etc. All the students have to wear uniform irrespective (uniform without reference to, without giving attention to) of any difference. Thus, it creates a sense of equality among students by diminishing social and economic barriers among them and maintains a standard. The question of discrimination also not arises. 

Moving further, I am in favour of uniforms in school is that it gives (it offers) practical benefits when students are on the school trips. Staff can quickly spot (can easily identify) all the students from their school especially at public places and in times of emergency without any trouble and making sure no one get losts. 

My next argument is that students don't have to waste time in thinking what to wear at the start of each school day. Uniform is cheaper than fashionable clothes. So, it helps the students to resists (refuse) (go against) the peer pressure to buy trendy clothes. It also creates (instils) a  sense of belonging, pride, responsibility and unity among the students.  

The main (biggest) advantage of uniform should be there in schools is that it prepare students for life after education when they will be expected to dress smartly as many companies and offices require employees to wear uniforms.  

Thus, it is wrong to say that there should be no uniform in schools.

There should be no uniform in schools.