DAV Public School
English – Class 8
Section B: Writing Skills Worksheets
Expert Level Practice Questions
(Diary, Letter, Article, Notice, Speech, Email, Paragraph)
Prepared for: Ramakrishna
Hyderabad | 2026
1. THREE QUESTIONS
Diary Entry (4 Marks)
Imagine you are the King. You have just returned to your kingdom after digging beds for the hermit and saving the bearded man. Write a diary entry expressing how your definition of "important work" has changed.
Article Writing (8 Marks)
The story teaches us the importance of living in the present moment. Write an article for your school magazine on the topic: “The Power of Now: Why the Present is the Only Time We Have.”
Formal Letter (8 Marks)
Imagine you are the bearded man. Write a letter to the King pledging your loyalty and thanking him for saving your life despite your initial evil intentions.
2. GRANNY'S TREE CLIMBING
Diary Entry (4 Marks)
You are the poet (Ruskin Bond). Write a diary entry describing your fear and concern when the doctor advised Granny to stay in bed for a week, and your relief when she finally got her tree-house.
Informal Letter (8 Marks)
Imagine you are Granny. Write a letter to your grandson explaining why you love climbing trees and how you felt “trapped” while confined to the bed.
Speech (8 Marks)
Prepare a speech for the morning assembly on the topic: “Age is Just a Number: The Spirit of Living Life Fully.”
12. A BAD DREAM
Diary Entry (4 Marks)
You are Mr. Hill. You have just woken up from your bad dream. Write a diary entry promising to change your behavior towards your wife and the cook, Annie.
Informal Letter (8 Marks)
You are Mrs. Hill. Write a letter to your sister expressing your surprise and happiness at the sudden positive change in your husband's behavior over breakfast.
Article Writing (8 Marks)
“Empathy in the Workplace.” Based on Mr. Hill’s realization, write an article about why employers should treat their staff with kindness and understanding.
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