Poster Writing Class 11 Format, Examples, Samples, Topics

Poster Writing Class 11 CBSE Format, Examples, Samples, Topics

WHAT IS A POSTER?
Posters are placards displayed in a public place announcing or advertising something. Posters are notices, advertisements and invitations—all in one.

PURPOSE OF POSTERS
The purpose of designing a poster is either to create social awareness about issues related to current problems and needs, or to advertise or even to extend public invitations and display notices.

DRAFTING POSTERS
Posters should be colourful, attractive and tempting.
(i) They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers, excite their imagination and influence their minds.
(ii) Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster. Highlight only important issue/issues.

MAIN FEATURES OF A POSTER
(a) Layout

Visually attractive/Eye Catching
Title-suggestive/catchy
Use slogan, jingle or short verse
Sketch or simple drawings
Letters of different size and shape
Proportionate spacing, etc

(b) Contents

The theme or subject of the poster
Description or details associated with the theme
Essential details like time, date, venue (for an event)
Name(s) of issuing authority/organisation, etc

(c) Expression

Phrases, slogans, persuasive language
Creativity in terms of content and design
Overall organisation and sequencing of the matter
Observe word limit (usually 50)

TYPE I. EDUCATIONAL

Question 1:
Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50 words.
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Question 2:
Design a poster in not more than 50 words for your school library on the value of books and good reading habits. You may use slogans.
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Question 3:
As the manager of ‘Excellent Coaching Centre’ run by you, prepare a poster calling the attention of students desirous of attending IIT, CPMT coaching to join your coaching centre.
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Question 4:
The Directorate of Education, Orissa State is organising an Essay Contest for all the students of the state. Prepare a suitable poster which can be sent to different schools for display on their notice-board.
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TYPE II. CULTURAL & SPORTS

Question 5:
As the President of Leo Club of Temple Town, prepare a poster on behalf of Lions Club and Leo Club for ‘Diwali Mela’ to be held at Nehru Stadium, mentioning some of the attractions.
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Question 6:
As Cultural Secretary of Ryan’s International School, Gurgaon, design a poster to announce the staging of a play in your school.
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Question 7:
Prepare a graceful poster for the Inter-School Poetic Recitation contest that the Hindi Sahitya Sabha of your school is organising to celebrate the birthday of Munshi Prem Chand.
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Question 8:
Design a poster in not more than 50 words about the need for Regular Exercise. You may use slogans.
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Question 9:
Design a poster for promoting good health through ‘Health Mela’.
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Question 10:
Tourism Department, Government of Uttaranchal has launched an ambitious plan to develop adventure sports and eco tourism activities in the state. Prepare a suitable poster for display at important public places /publication in newspapers.
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TYPE III. GENERAL

Question 11:
You are making an effort to spread the message of communal harmony. Prepare a poster with catchy slogans to be displayed in the school premises. (Word limit: 50 words)
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Question 12:
Prepare a poster advising people not to take alcoholic drinks illustrating the danger of consuming alcohal. Your illustration should be in conformity with the theme provided to you.
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Question 13:
Prepare a poster on kindness of animals to be displayed in the city at public places appealing to people to show kindness to animals.
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Design a poster for promoting kindness towards animals.
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