1. POSTER WRITING

2. POSTER A Poster is a very useful medium to
Create social awareness about issues related to current problems and needs
Extend Invitation
Issue a notice for the general public.
Make an announcement or appeal
Advertise a product

3. POSTERS ARE DISPLAYED ON
NOTICE BOARDS
BULLETIN BOARDS
WALLS (A WRONG PRACTICE)

4. ISSUING AGENCIES POLITICAL PARTIES RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ARTISTS
EVENT ORGANIZERS
FILM MAKERS
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
NGO’S
GOVT. DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC RELATION DEPARTMENT
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION AGENCIES
GROUPS/AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

5. Points to Remember DESIGNING A POSTER
Use eye catching presentation.
Use persuasive language
- catchy slogans
- jingles
- emotional appeal
Give appropriate visual appeal.
Give important information (e.g. venue, date, time, occasion, purpose)
Use different sizes of letters and different placing.
Make letters light or dark to create requisite effects.
Draw simple sketches if you can.
Mention the issuing authority at the end with address, telephone number, website etc.
Present the matter in a BOX.

6. Marking Scheme Format : 01 mark Content : 02 marks
Expression : 02 marks
TOTAL : O5 marks
Word Limit : 50
Time Limit : 5 -7 min.

7. Identify the fields related to these slogans-peer discussion
Reuse the past, Recycle the present, Save the earth. GO GREEN!
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Renew!
From Exploitation to Education
If you can’t stop smoking cancer will“
Too much smoke will leave you broke”

8. Write slogans on the following topics-
Child Labour
Global Warming.
Protection of Wild Animals
Education of Girls
Population Control

9. SAY NO TO CHILD LABOUR Let the children enjoy their
CHILDHOOD
Participate in a RALLY against
Exploitation of Children
Date:20th July 2009
Time:9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Venue: India Gate to Child Care Society
Children are the future of the nation
Child labour is the worst crime.
Issued by: Programme Officer, Child Care Society, New Delhi.

10. Question-(Partly Solved)
Sameera Khan,the manager of International Trade Authority of India drafts a poster informing the public about one week International Book Fair being held at Pragati Maidan. Draft the poster giving necessary details in not more than 50 words.
(Fill in the blanks)

11. A TREASURE HOUSE OF BOOKS
Title
A TREASURE HOUSE OF BOOKS
Date: ……………………….
……. ……………………
……. ………………………….
Book for all age groups & on all subjects
……………………………………………..
……………………………………………
International best seller
Organizers: International Trade Authority of India
FREE ENTRY

12. POSTER ON BLOOD DONATION
ISSUED BY RED CROSS SOCIETY

13. POSTERs ON POLLUTION

14. POSTER ON RAIN WATER HARVESTING

15. POSTER ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

16. POSTER ON TRAFFIC RULES
Issued by Traffic Police

17. Hunger…Poverty…Dearth It’s Global Warning
What are we to leave for the next generation on this Earth…?
Hunger…Poverty…Dearth It’s Global Warning
ACT NOW
Go GREEN
Issued by : Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India

18. Question for Practice
The Directorate of Education, Delhi State is organizing an Essay Contest for all the students of the state. Prepare a suitable poster, which can be sent different schools for display on the notice boards.
Hints:
The topic of the Essay Contest
Last date of sending entries
Word limit
Prizes
Eligibility Condition
Entries to be sent to?
Use slogans

19. QUESTION FOR PRACTICE
You are the secretary of the Health Club of your school. You are organising a campaign against smoking. Draft a poster to put up on the school premises to build awareness among the students of the disastrous effects of the use of tobacco.

20. Time required: Throughout the year.
PROJECT
Draft posters on all important days/celebrations and put up in the prescribed places in the school.
Time required: Throughout the year.