Format
Name 1 format of a notice.
This type of notice is used to give someone a warning or official reminder.
Name 1 W for writing a Notice.
Who, What, Where, When, Why
What is the primary purpose of a notice?
A notice’s goal is to announce or display information to certain individuals.
True or false: The body of your notice must be brief and to-the-point.
True.
Is it important to put the signature of the writer of the notice?
Yes
A notice about a lost phone would be this type.
A lost and found notice.
Name 5 of the W’s.
Who, What, Where, When, Why.
Name two tips for writing a notice.
Stay concise, use the correct heading.
Notices are meant for this kind of audience. What audience is it meant for?
A particular person or a group of individuals.
Why is it important to put a notice heading?
It aids in drawing attention to the document.
This type of notice informs students of an upcoming school competition.
An event notice.
This question word helps you explain the purpose of the notice.
Why
True or False: You can use bright colors to highlight important points in a notice.
False
True or False: You can add drawings or decorations to make your notice stand out.
False
Where does the signature and date go in a notice?
On the left side/ left-aligned.
Name 4 different types of notices.
If you don’t include this W, the reader might not know what the notice is even about!
What
Is it better to write a notice as a paragraph or in bullet points?
A short paragraph.
You’re told to design a notice for both students and teachers. What’s a formatting tip to make it work for both groups?
Clear, neutral language and structure it for quick reading by a wide audience.
Name the full format of a notice
A company may post this type of notice to announce a job opening.
A recruitment notice.
You’re told to edit a classmate’s notice. You find they included all 5 W’s, but the “When” is vague: it just says “next week.” How would you improve it and why?
Replace it with a specific date and time, because “next week” is unclear and could lead to misunderstanding.
A student places the title “NOTICE” at the bottom instead of the top. How does this affect the reader?
It fails to immediately signal the document’s purpose, which may cause the reader to skip or misunderstand it?
Why should the heading and body of a notice never repeat the exact same sentences?
It shows poor organization and makes the notice look unprofessional and lazy.