CBSE 2025, Set 1

Question

Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120-150 words:
(B) Social literacy is increasingly recognized as a crucial 21st century skill for young individuals. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily discussing the benefits of providing social literacy education to children. Also, suggest effective ways to raise awareness about the importance of this education among parents. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are a counsellor, Reena Sharma of 36, M.V. Apartments, Pune.

Cues:
- What is social literacy?
- What is the role of school in imparting social literacy to young students?
- What are the benefits of social literacy?
- How is social literacy connected to career advancement?

Edvaya · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Subjective. **Format:** Sender's address, Date, Receiver's address, Subject, Salutation, Complimentary close, Name. (1 mark) **Content:** (2 marks) Suggested Value Points: State the purpose of the letter; define social literacy; discuss its benefits (improves interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution); explain its connection to future career advancement; outline the role of schools; suggest ways to raise awareness among parents (workshops, seminars, newsletters). **Expression:** Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words, spelling, punctuation, and coherence of ideas. (2 marks) **Sample Answer:** | | | :--- | | 36, M.V. Apartments Pune 22 May 2025 The Editor The Pune Chronicle Pune **Subject: The urgent need for Social Literacy education among youth** Sir/Madam, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to emphasize the importance of imparting social literacy education to children. As a counselor, I increasingly see students struggling with interpersonal skills despite excelling academically. Social literacy is the ability to navigate social complexities, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and resolve conflicts peacefully. These are indispensable 21st-century skills. Schools play a pivotal role in this by integrating empathy-building exercises and collaborative projects into their curriculum. The benefits are profound: children develop healthier relationships and grow into adaptable adults. Furthermore, in today’s collaborative corporate environments, employers actively seek emotionally intelligent individuals, directly connecting social literacy to career advancement. To make this a reality, we must raise awareness among parents. Schools can organize dedicated workshops and distribute informative newsletters highlighting how social skills complement academic success. Let us work together to raise a generation that is not just academically brilliant, but socially conscious. Yours sincerely, Reena Sharma (Counsellor) |

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