\n\u2705 PPDT is a test of your perception, imagination, thinking, and narration skills.
\ud83d\udca1 It is conducted on Day 1 of SSB<\/strong> as part of the Screening Process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n\ud83e\uddfe What Happens in PPDT:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \n
A blurred picture<\/strong> is shown on screen for 30 seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
You observe it and note down<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- \n
Number of characters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Gender<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Mood (positive \/ negative \/ neutral)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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You get 4 minutes<\/strong> to write a story<\/strong> based on the picture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
You narrate your story<\/strong> to the group<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Group has a discussion<\/strong> to make a common story<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n\ud83d\udcdd How to Write a Powerful PPDT Story \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can use this simple SECRET TRICK<\/strong> (your own formula):<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udca1 S.T.A.R. Formula<\/strong> \u2013 Your Secret Trick<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\n\n| S<\/th>\n | T<\/th>\n | A<\/th>\n | R<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
\n\nS<\/strong>ituation<\/td>\nT<\/strong>ask<\/td>\nA<\/strong>ction<\/td>\nR<\/strong>esult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Use this 4-part structure to write any story easily and effectively.<\/p>\n
\n \u270d\ufe0f Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/h3>\n1. Observation (30 seconds)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Count characters<\/strong>: male\/female, age, mood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Focus on background<\/strong> and scene setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Ask yourself: What could have happened before this scene?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n2. Writing the Story (4 minutes)<\/strong><\/h3>\nUse the S.T.A.R. trick<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udd38 Situation:<\/h3>\n\nSet the context.
Example: Ravi, a 22-year-old engineering student, saw villagers struggling with water scarcity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\ud83d\udd38 Task:<\/h3>\n\nWhat was the problem<\/strong> to solve?
Example: He decided to help them find a solution.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\ud83d\udd38 Action:<\/h3>\n\nWhat steps did the main character take?
Example: He formed a student team, researched low-cost water harvesting, and worked with locals.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\ud83d\udd38 Result:<\/h3>\n\nWhat was the positive outcome<\/strong>?
Example: The villagers had enough water supply during summer, and Ravi was appreciated by all.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Narration Tips (1 Minute)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \n
Be clear, confident, and fluent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Maintain eye contact<\/strong> with the group<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Do not look at assessors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Speak at a natural pace<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Keep a neutral tone<\/strong> \u2014 no drama<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\ud83e\udd1d Group Discussion Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \n
Try to initiate<\/strong> or summarize<\/strong> discussion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Don\u2019t interrupt others, speak with logic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Help group reach a conclusion<\/strong> (makes you look like a leader)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\ud83c\udfaf Sample PPDT Picture-Based Story using S.T.A.R.<\/h2>\nPicture:<\/strong> A boy standing with two others near a tree with papers in hand.<\/p>\n\u2705 Characters<\/strong>: 3; age: 20\u201325; mood: positive
\u2705 Story (in brief using S.T.A.R.):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
S<\/strong>: Ramesh, a 22-year-old college student, noticed poor cleanliness in a local park.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
T<\/strong>: He decided to organize a community cleaning drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
A<\/strong>: He discussed it with friends, got permission from the municipal office, and distributed leaflets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
R<\/strong>: Local people joined, park was cleaned, and Ramesh was praised for his leadership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u26a0\ufe0f Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \n
Negative or violent stories (e.g., robbery, death)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
No clear outcome or weak ending<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Messy handwriting or poor grammar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Story not matching the picture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Over-dramatizing the character<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u2705 Final Pro Tips<\/h2>\n | | | |