Apple Pencil

For much newer, larger screen iPad models, without a Home button, try the new hard reset procedure for the new 2018/2020/2021 iPad Pros and the 2020 iPad Air 4 models.

1. Press and Release the Volume Up button.

2. Then immediately Press and Release the Volume Down button.

3. Then, Press and Hold the Power Button at the top. You will see the Slide to Power off button, but keep on holding down the Power Button until you see the Apple logo, then let it go.

Once you have performed all the steps, wait for a few seconds and your 2018 iPad Pro will boot up completely to the iPad Pro’s Lock screen.

Then, make sure the Pencil tip is screwed on securely/snugly ( NOT TOO tight! ).

Then, try all of the troubleshooting tips in this Apple Website Webpage support link.

Tap the link below.

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

If still no joy,

The Pencil may be defective.

Bring both the iPad and Pencil into your nearest, “local” Apple Store for diagnosis, testing, evaluation and options, like replacement.

Best of Luck to You!

Which version Pencil with which year and model iPad?

Okay,

You, probably have a 2nd gen Pencil.

At any rate, Prior to this issue, when was the last time your Pencil was charged up and used with your 11 inch screen iPad Pro?