Article Writing Class 6 Worksheet English Grammar

Q1: A newspaper in Delhi published an advertisement in public interest in the rising water pollution level in the city. It was an appeal to the people to be conscious of their actions, as we are on the brink of an environmental disaster. Write an article sharing your point of view on this grave issue. (Hint:  loss of plant and animal life, ecological imbalance, visually unappealing) 

                                                                                                    Water Pollution in Delhi
                                                                                                         By Deepali Singhal

The earth is made of 70 per cent water. But not all of this water is drinkable. Water is the most important natural resource, and we need it to survive on this planet. The reason that there is life on the planet Earth is that it has water. However, it is also true that the increasing human population has put a lot of pressure on our existing water bodies. The quality of our water is deteriorating, and this is causing water pollution.

The actual origin of water pollution is not civilization, but the Industrial Revolution. As it spread to other parts of the world, so did water pollution. At present, this problem has taken a serious turn as even the oceans have been polluted by man. In simple terms, water pollution! refers to the addition of pollutants like sewage, chemical products, oil, factory smoke, plastics, and waste from other human activities in our water bodies such as oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, and other inland waters in large quantities. This quantity is large enough to affect the health of the water animals and plants and the people living around these water bodies.

We are facing a crisis today, but we are not aware of the extent to which it can impact us. According to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment, nearly 80% of sewage in Indian cities is left untreated and is dumped into our water bodies. This reaches the groundwater, and the result is contaminated water resources.

Chemical fertilizers are another reason for increasing water pollution. At the same time, chemicals are released into water from factories. Oil spills and city waste also add to water pollution.

Many believe that civilization will inevitably lead to water pollution and that it is a necessary evil. But we need to ascertain the cost that future generations will have to pay for the rising pollution. Water pollution affects the ecosystem of marine life and the people who live around these contaminated water bodies. It affects the environment adversely, thus reducing the quality of our lives.

There is a need to wake up to these harmful effects, and have effective control measures in place. We must educate people about the causes and effects of water pollution. Public awareness is the key to control water pollution. Overfishing needs to be checked so that the marine life remains intact. Tough penalties should be levied on factories that pour their waste into the rivers or sea. The disposal of factory waste should be kept in check. This means that the polluters should be made responsible for cleaning up the pollution they have caused. International laws on water bodies need to be stricter. Neighbouring countries that share common water resources need to work out a common solution to reduce water pollution.

We can also take individual actions to tackle the rising levels of water pollution such as using environmentally friendly detergents, reducing the use of plastics, and cleaning beaches by organizing beach-cleaning campaigns. We need to wake up to this grave issue before we run out of clean drinking water.

Q2: Taking help from the information given below and inventing your own details, write an article on 'Books-Our Best Friend'.

Information:

• Human relations can be deceptive and unreliable.

• Books our best companions.

• Our friends and guides.

• Educative as well as informative.

                                                                                                   Books - Our Best Friend

It's hard for us to live alone. Sometimes, our friends, relatives, or companions can be unreliable and may not always have our best interests at heart. But books are different. They are our true friends, guides, and companions. Books are filled with knowledge, and they teach us so much. They are valuable for both learning and gaining information. When we spend time with books, they never let us down or deceive us. We can turn to them for advice, learning, and even entertainment.

Great authors like Shakespeare, Homer, Balmiki, and Ved Vyas have given us timeless stories. Books like The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are read by millions. Keats’ poems are beautiful and bring joy. Tagore’s Gitanjali takes us to a spiritual world, and Prem Chand’s Godan shows us the life and struggles of villagers.

Books are truly our best companions. If you ever feel alone, you can pick up a book you like and soon become part of its world. Books about travel and adventure are not only informative but also exciting. Biographies of great people like Lincoln and Gandhi can inspire us. It's never too late to start reading books. The sooner you start, the better it is!

Q3: Read the news item on a survey that was carried out.
More than 90 per cent of people agree that being part of a team is one of the best things about their work. Working in a team is a challenge but our poll results indicate that most people are unhappy. Working in teams is intolerant of any changes in group structure.

Taking the help of the points given below write an article for your school magazine on how to get the best out of a team.

• Working in a team—healer and stress buster.
• Team—everybody works towards a common goal.
• Effective communication between team members.
• Strong leadership.
• Avoid conflicts.
• Focus on the goals.
• Avoid negativity, and set good examples.

                                                                              Team Spirit —Must for Victory

Working in a team is generally believed to bring out the best in an individual, and can be very effective. This is because teamwork can be both a healer as well as a stress buster. Each member works towards a set target and if communication is effective it can be really fruitful as everyone is striving towards the same goal.

For good teamwork, conflicts and negative attitudes should be discouraged. It should be made clear to one and all that they are playing for the team and not for themselves as individuals. If they have respect for one another it can improve their creativity. They will then realize that being a part of a team is the best thing about their work.

Q4: Education policies in schools today are student-friendly. Now, the move is on to do away with school uniforms. You are Anamika/Anand studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya. Write an article on ‘Uniforms are Essential in Schools’.

                                                                      Uniforms are Essential in Schools
                                                                                             By Anand

In many countries, students are allowed to wear casual clothes to school because these schools believe it's more student-friendly. However, what they don’t realize is that students can still be comfortable and happy while wearing uniforms. Uniforms help identify students and create a sense of equality, preventing any differences between rich and poor students. Schools should be places without class distinctions, and if students wear whatever they want, it could lead to teasing and distractions. Some students may not be able to afford new clothes every day, which could make them feel inferior. Therefore, school uniforms should be required as they help identify the school and promote a sense of belonging among students.