Conversation

Vishvesh Joshi -Phatak High School, Ratnagiri

Dialogue writing / Conversation

The question related to Dialogue writing is set in

Q. No.VII under ‘WRITING SKILLS’(SECTION- D)

Q.No. VII – 1) Report or Dialogue Writing

Students are expected to write a report or develop a dialogue with the help of the given points or outline.

The question carries 4 marks.



Q.No. VII – 1) Report or Dialogue Writing

The marking scheme for dialogue writing . .

Use of proper vocabulary = 1 Additional information = 1 Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation = 1 Evidence of understanding of role relations = 1

TOTAL = 4



Students are given points or layout of a dialogue. Sometimes incomplete dialogue is given and students are expected to complete it with the help of the points given in the question paper. Sometimes just a beginning of a dialogue is given and students are expected to complete the entire dialogue. REMEMBER – To get all the credit of 4 marks students should add appropriate contents as additional information carries 1 mark.


Dialogue writing - Example

Q. You want to open an account in a bank. Go to a bank and enquire about the procedure of opening an account. Develop a dialogue between you and enquiry clerk in the bank. You may use the following points.

You – Ask about the type of account, ask about the necessary documents, initial deposit etc.

Clerk – Savings account – Recurring deposit – Fixed deposit etc , Application – passport size photograph – acknowledgement of 2 account holders – address proof – `100 as initial deposit,


Dialogue writing-- Example

You may begin like this . ..

You : - Excuse me.

Clerk : - Yes, what can I do for you?

You : - Sir, I want to . . . . .

The question is set in this way. Students are given points and a beginning. They are expected to develop the entire dialogue.


Dialogue writing - Example The instruction says. . . ‘You may begin’ . . .

means you can begin in a different way . . . You must cover every point as it carries a mark You must add relevant additional content which also carries a mark. You must be careful about spelling and grammar

( Spoken language, short reply is allowed, rather proper use of such language is appreciated) You should understand the role and relation of the characters. ( Your language and manners should reflect whether the relationship is formal or informal)


Dialogue writing - Example First think about the beginning . . .

You may begin as it is given in the question paper

OR

You can begin in a different way . .

I : - ( To enquiry counter )

Where can I get the information about new account opening?

Enquiry clerk: - Go to counter No. 3 please.

I : - Thank you.

Enquiry clerk: - Well come.

( At counter No.3 )


Dialogue writing - Example You can specify the name for ‘You’ and begin . .

If it is so you must note it in the beginning of a dialogue

( ‘You’ mentioned as ‘Kamal’ in the conversation )

and then proceed . . .

Kamal : - Excuse me!

Clerk : - Yes, what can I do for you?

Kamal : - I want to open an account in your bank. How can I open it?

Clerk : - What type of account do you want to open?

Savings or recurring?


Kamal : - Savings account, sir.

Clerk : - Okay. Then you will have to submit prescribed application form . . .

Kamal : - Okay . . Then . .

Clerk : - It is necessary to attach your passport size photo, one address proof and acknowledgement of 2 account holders

Kamal : - Sir, what can I provide as address proof and what about acknowledgement? Is there any format for that?

Clerk : - You can provide a photo copy of phone or electricity bill or tax slip of your house . .


Kamal : - That would do . .

Clerk : - ...and for acknowledgement . . There is a space on the application form itself where you can take the signs of any 2 account holders of the bank those who know you.

Kamal : - I got it. Sir, now please tell me about initial amount.

Clerk : - It is `100 minimum. You can deposit more.

Kamal : - Sir, would you give me the application form?

Clerk : - Sorry, you can get it at counter No.1., Anything else ?

Kamal : - No, thanks a lot.

Clerk : - You are well come. Waiting for a good customer like you!


( At counter No. 1 )

Kamal : - Sir, can I get application form for opening a savings account?

Clerk : - Sure, take this.

Kamal : - Thanks.

Clerk : - Please don’t mention it. The last page bears all the information and rules about opening and running the account.

( Accepts the application form and leaves the counter)


Dialogue writing - Example The relation between the characters is like a firm

and a customer. Mannerisms are followed. Formal language is used. No friendly language is used. ( For conversation between friends, relatives, teachers, neighbours informal language should be used. Some special terms like ‘ yaar, aai, baba, Anna, etc. can be used. ) To increase the length of a dialogue you may use the expressions like. . . .

Pardon, Please explain it to me again, ( tell the same thing and ask) .. Is it right?

You can add a character


Dialogue - Another Example You want to go for a picnic and want your friend to

accompany you. Write a phone conversation with the help of the points given below.

( place, participants, means of transport, plan in short etc)

Sneha :- ( Dial Suhas’s phone no)

Suhas :- Hallo !

Sneha :- Is it . . . . . . . . ? I’m . . . . . .

Suhas :- Oh! I recognized . . . . . . What’s the matter?

Sneha :- Hay, we are . . . . . . . . .

Suhas :- When? Where?


Sneha :- Wait . . Wait. We are . . . . . . . .

Suhas :- How?

Sneha :- . . . . . . . .

Suhas :- Who . . . . . . . . . . . .?

Sneha :- Myself, my parents, Bablu, Sonu and obviously you!

Suhas :- And what about other arrangement?

Sneha :- We shall begin at . . . . . . .

Suhas :- Very nice! And then?

Sneha :- . . . . … . . . . . . . . .

Suhas :- I am eager to . . . . . . . .but I must ask my . . .


Sneha :- They will surely allow you?

Suhas :- I too . . . . . . .

Sneha :- Invite them too?

Suhas :- Oh! It’s nice.

Sneha :- Bye then. Ring me as early as possible.

Suhas :- Sure, bye.


Dialogue Writing/ Conversation Here you are expected to complete the conversation

You should maintain formal / informal tone Don’t forget to add few points of your own You may change the beginning. You may change the end. You may change the sequence – if necessary. Be careful to maintain the flow. You may use spoken language or short answers / questions but avoid spelling mistakes or mistakes of sentence structures.


Dialogue Writing/ Some hints When you talk to a stranger you may begin .

Excuse me, sir / madam /

Yes, please / Yes, what can I do for You? When you approach a person in a cabin you say . .

May I come in? / May I, sir/madam?

Come in, please. / Sure./ Oh! Come, come While talking to a friend we usually begin . . .

Hi, / Hay, Ramesh!

Hi Suresh! What’s on? With elder persons, neighbours etc we say . . .

Good morning / evening , uncle/granny


Dialogue Writing/ Some hints When you finish the conversation use proper stapes to do

so . . . You may say . . . .

- Thank you sir/ madam.

- You are welcome / Please don’t mention it./ It’s my duty - Bye, have a nice day.

- Bye, see you soon. - Okay. I must leave now. Nice time with you.

- Oh! Sure. But more words next time.

Make as many examples of beginning and end as you can. Polished & attractive beginning and warm end is a key to success of conversation. ( in real life and also in exam . .)


. . .Towards mastery in dialogue writing

Make a lot of practice.You may play the roles and make oral practice – It would help you to improve both dialogue writing as well as fluency in speaking.Imagine different situations and write dialogues.It is very easy . . . . Your practice will make it easier . .

BEST LUCK

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