TENSES “Tense in the News”

Students rewrite a current news article in three tenses: • Past (as if reporting after the event) • Present (live coverage) • Future (predictive reporting) Sample Headline: Original: “Tech Fest 2025 begins with a bang!” • Past: ____________________________________ • Present: __________________________________ • Future: ___________________________________ Learning Outcome: Synthesize tense usage in journalistic writing and explore its impact on storytelling. for batch 1 students.

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION

Headline Hunt: Batch 2 students Instructions: Replace the phrase with a one-word substitute and write a headline.

PREFIXES,SUFFIXES AND WORD FORMATION

Word Surgery Lab Batch 3 Task: Students "operate" on root words by adding prefixes and suffixes to form new words. Goal: Understand how affixes change meaning and word class.

IMPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

DIY Video Script Batch 4 Instructions: Write a script for a “how-to” video using imperative verbs. Sample Topic: How to register for the technical events Script Sample: Register for technical events by filling out the online form on the college fest website under the "Events" section..

Miscommunication in Academic Correspondence

Scenario: A final-year student emailed their professor requesting an extension for a project deadline. However, the email contained multiple spelling and punctuation errors, making the message unclear and unprofessional. The professor misinterpreted the urgency and denied the request, resulting in the student missing the deadline and receiving a lower grade. Read the Original Email (with Errors): hi prof i was sick last week and cudnt finish the project i need more time pls let me no if i can submit it later thanks Rewrite the email with correct spelling and punctuation. Write a short reflection (200 words) on how poor writing affected the outcome.

Book Review Writing BATCH I (20 STUDENTS)

Question: Choose any book you have read recently and write a detailed review of it in about 300 words. In your review, make sure to include the following essential elements of book review writing: Title, author, and publication details A concise summary of the book (without spoilers) Analysis of themes, style, and characters Strengths and weaknesses of the book Your personal response or reflection A clear recommendation for potential readers By completing this task, students will enhance their ability to summarize and analyze texts with clarity, while practicing critical thinking through identifying strengths and weaknesses. They will learn to adapt their writing style for different audiences—whether general readers, literary critics, or online platforms—thus strengthening communication skills in a structured and persuasive manner. This exercise also builds confidence in expressing personal reflections while maintaining academic objectivity, preparing students for both academic and real-world contexts.

Verbal Analogy (BATCH 2)

Question:Prepare an assignment on Verbal Analogy. In your work, include the following: GATE-style verbal analogy questions (minimum 10). Company-specified verbal analogy questions (choose companies and years, minimum 10). Tricks and strategies to find the correct answers for verbal analogy questions. OUTCOME By writing GATE-style and company-specified verbal analogy questions, students sharpen their logical reasoning and vocabulary while learning to identify word relationships such as cause-effect, synonym-antonym, and function. Applying tricks to solve analogies helps them think critically, eliminate distractors, and adapt reasoning to real-world contexts. This assignment not only prepares them for competitive exams and corporate assessments but also strengthens their confidence in problem-solving and communication skills.

Verbal Analogy (BATCH 2)

Question:Prepare an assignment on Verbal Analogy. In your work, include the following: GATE-style verbal analogy questions (minimum 10). Company-specified verbal analogy questions (choose companies and years, minimum 10). Tricks and strategies to find the correct answers for verbal analogy questions. OUTCOME By writing GATE-style and company-specified verbal analogy questions, students sharpen their logical reasoning and vocabulary while learning to identify word relationships such as cause-effect, synonym-antonym, and function. Applying tricks to solve analogies helps them think critically, eliminate distractors, and adapt reasoning to real-world contexts. This assignment not only prepares them for competitive exams and corporate assessments but also strengthens their confidence in problem-solving and communication skills.